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John Rieber
A postcard from Spain's most picture-perfect townI finally left Seville, from where I sent my last postcard, as Spain entered what the government are calling the new normal. However, passing through Ronda I saw that the people do not necessarily agree. The term ghost town has, by necessity, been vastly overused in these pages, but what else can one say? The lovely old historic restaurants like Hermanos Macías, opposite Spain’s most historic...
4Action Classics! Hilarious Hijinks! My “Movies With A K” Has Oscar Winners, Bowlers, Rupert Pupkin and “Killer Joes” Too!Ten Great “K” Films! A theater full of laughing patrons is something that we are NOT seeing right now due to the pandemic – and so we are all watching films at home. Time now to c…
2My “Life Thru Liquid” Photos! Malibu Sunsets Thru A Martini! My Favorite Shots Of Life – Thru Adult Beverages!Cheers To A Malibu Sunset! What a gorgeous sunset over the pacific ocean…taken through a Dirty Martini, of course! Some friends know that I have been on a strange kick: taking pictures THROUG…
2#Quarantinelife Signs! “What The Friday?!?!” Check Out These “Social Distancing” Signs! And Six-Foot Tennis Shoes!Signs Of Our Times! As the world struggles through the worst health crisis in a century, we have endured months of #quarantinelife, and shocking worldwide death tolls as the world fights to overcom…
1Terrific “Theater Of Fish!” This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Baits The Hook Of Newfoundland, Labrador And The Collapse Of Cod!Welcome To Newfoundland! Yes, it’s a country that many people don’t know much about, and yes, it has icebergs that drop in all the time, providing amazing pics like these! this “W…
3The World’s First “Drive-In Haunted House!” Where Else But Tokyo! “What The Friday!?!?” Here Are Pictures And Details!“This is a garage where a horrible incident occurred long ago. Now people say that if you park your car inside and honk your horn three times, something will happen.” “What The Friday!?!?!…
2Hollywood’s Iconic Musso & Frank Re-Opens June 26! Here Is The Release With Pandemic Protocols Detailed! Martini And Sand Dabs Time!LEGENDARY MUSSO & FRANK GRILL TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC JUNE 26! The headline on this press release brought a big smile to my face! Who needs one of these? After being closed for three months due…
3“AHHH!!!! Kelly Clarkson!” The Hilarious Origin Of “The 40 Year Old Virgin” Kelly Clarkson Shout Out! Seth Rogan’s Handwriting Reveal!“K-K-K-Kelly Clarkson!” Yes, Kelly Clarkson was the first “American Idol” winner, and the TV show rocketed her to stardom. But it was THIS classic moment from the hilarious …
3Brilliant Book “I’ll Be Gone In The Dark” Is Now HBO Documentary On The Golden State Killer! “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has The Best Look At This Disturbing Case!“I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer” One of California’s most notorious serial rapists and a serial killer as well – dubbed &…
2An “Electronic Nosepicker!” What The Friday?!?! The Safe Way To Dig Into Your Nose! My Wildest Tokyo Shopping Adventures!We are in VERY SERIOUS TIMES right now. Rightly so. Still, it’s Friday, so I have this question: Have you been hesitant to pick your nose in these trying pandemic times? Well, here’s th…
1Sunset Boulevard’s Iconic Chateau Marmont – “The Castle On Sunset!” “Wednesday’s Bookmobile” Has The Incredible History Of A Hollywood Haunt!Welcome To Hollywood! It’s one of the most iconic sights in Southern California: the HOLLYWOOD sign, which overlooks Hollywood, the Walk Of Fame and Sunset Boulevard – and for this R…
2Nina Simone. Sam Cooke. Sly Stone. Three Powerful Calls For Racial Justice And Equality From The Civil Rights Era…Richard Pryor’s Powerful “SNL” Race Sketch…Rising Up Against Racial Injustice… This powerful photo captures the energy of the people who have risen up to protest the tragic and senseless murder of George Floyd. Thanks to all of the me…
2Support Your Local Restaurants As They Re-Open! Australia’s Milky Lane Pleads For Patience – And Offers A Mega-Burger!Eat This And Be Kind! Everyone knows I love a good burger – and this looks like a GREAT burger! So why am I being warned to be nice after I eat it? Because the restaurant in Australia that ma…
3“Losing A Whole Year!” Pandemic “Songs For Sunday!” Terrific Music Videos From Third Eye Blind! Police Parody “Don’t Stand So Close To Me!”These “Songs For Sunday” Have A #quarantinelife Hook! As the world begins to “re-open” a bit – with still much concern about a virus that stubbornly continues to wreck…
2The Best Memorial Day 2020 Slider Recipes! #Quarantinelife With “Squeeze” Burgers! French Fries! Beets! Nut Burgers Too!Talk About Excited To Eat! Thanks to Alex Sim-Wise for sending me this pic – this guy really loves his burgers! For this Memorial Day weekend, I will take time to reflect and honor those brav…
3Director Robert Wise! From “Sound Of Music” To “West Side Story” And “Star Trek!” This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has His Terrific Story!An Incredible Directing Career Gets A Terrific Film Biography! I love books about Hollywood history. there are usually two kinds: one is all gossip and scandal – these are fun to read but don…
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