A Chicken Church! A “Hands On” Bridge! Tales Of Worldwide Wanderlust!
Welcome To The Chicken Church! I love the world. And I love websites that take me on amazing adventures to unique places I would otherwise never see….and yes, a chicken church is one! I want to share a...
View ArticlePaul Theroux’s “On The Plain Of Snakes!” His Incredible Mexican Journey! Here...
The Best Books To Give As Holiday Gifts! This special edition of the “Wednesday Bookmobile” has the best books from 2019 to give as gifts. As most of you know, I am a HUGE Paul Theroux fan: his travel...
View Article“Christmas Is All Around”! 90210 Lights Up! Sushi Ornaments! Swinging...
Ready For The Holiday? Well, let’s get you in the mood, with the greatest holiday song of all time: “Christmas Is All Around Me” by Billy Mack from the 2003 holiday film “Love Actually”…it’s actually...
View ArticleBehold The “Super Bloom!” The “Best Of 2019” Has Mother Nature Showing Off!
Remember 2019’s Incredible “Super Bloom?” I’m looking back at some of my favorite posts of 2019, and I wanted to share some of those incredible “Super Bloom” photos from March…talk about nature showing...
View ArticleHappy New Year! Here’s To A Blogtastic 2020!
Happy New Year! Just a short note to wish everyone a Happy New Year and prosperous 2020…thanks so much for reading and commenting on my posts this year – I jump all around, from food to music, movie,...
View ArticleShocking Presidential History! “The Destiny Of The Republic”! Wednesday’s...
Building For Rent: The White House! Yes, every four years, you can apply to live in this iconic building – but it’s not an easy place to rent – and this Wednesday Bookmobile looks at two shocking tales...
View ArticleWild Cruise Ship Travel Adventures Revealed! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Hits The...
Time To Travel To Excess! Doesn’t this look like fun? Well it is! But there is so much more going on underneath the deck, and I just finished a “Quadrilogy” of memoirs that tears the lid off cruising!...
View ArticleEnter The “House Of Prime Rib!” I Bite Into San Francisco’s Legendary House...
Hungry? No reason to tease you: this is the plate of prime rib that is created at your table – let’s dig in to one of San Francisco’s greatest dining adventures! It was a glorious winter day in San...
View ArticleI Ate “Salted Egg Fish Skin!” What The Friday!?!?!?!?!? Here’s My Taste Test!
Have I Got A Snack For You! Who wants to bite down on this incredible “Salted Egg Fish Skin?” I have a whole bowl full and I’m willing to share! This is “What The Friday” was made for…when I was......
View ArticleMichael Ruhlman Takes Us “Grocery” Shopping! Eggs! Charcuterie! This Tasty...
Michael Ruhlman Takes You “Grocery” Shopping! My friend and terrific Writer Michael Ruhlman writes about food – all kinds in all ways, and for this “Wednesday Bookmobile”, let’s dive into some of his...
View Article“Wanderlusting” Barcelona! A Magical Getaway Of Architecture And Food!
Is Anyone Else “Wanderlusting”? There are certain days when “wanderlust” takes hold – so my new word is “wanderlusting” – an insatiable desire to explore the world! It took me back to one of the most...
View ArticleThe “Laureate Of Lowlife!” Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has “Barfly” Charles Bukowski!
“Hey baby, nobody suffers like the poor.” He’s been called the “laureate of American lowlife” – and this classic photo by Mark Hanauer captures the intensity and bravado of one of America’s greatest...
View ArticleWine! Roman Ruins! Whisky Babies! My “Six Shot Saturday” Heads To Provence!
My “Six Shot Saturday” Heads To Provence For A “Whisky Baby!” Welcome to the Chateauneuf du Pape wine region of France, located in Provence. I started this “six shot Saturday” as a way to share...
View ArticleHollywood Executive Sherry Lansing’s Candid Biography Decimates Mike Myers!...
Sharing Stories About A Great Hollywood Career! Sherry Lansing was one of Hollywood’s most powerful Executives, and she has decided to tell some of the wild behind-the-scenes stories from her career!...
View ArticleI Love Hummingbirds! Here’s My Hummingbird Courtship Video! Five Things You...
I Love Hummingbirds! First, photo credit for the incredible Hummingbird shot above goes to my Sister Susanne, who really captured this Hummingbird in all its beauty at her home…and here’s the best shot...
View ArticleCelebrating President’s Day With 5 Films About The American Presidency!
Who Wants To Live Here? It’s an election year, so this President’s Day, I have a look at films about the Presidency – yes, we celebrate with a “Cult Movie Monday” from The White House! The American...
View Article“Big” Flavors At This “Petit” Crenn! Chef Dominique Crenn’s Restaurant Where...
Hungry? Well, you should be, because this incredibly creative AND delicious Leek dish is just one of the terrific dishes at San Francisco’s Petit Crenn restaurant! Chef Dominique Crenn was the FIRST US...
View ArticleCelebrating “Blaxploitation” Cinema! Shaft! Pam Grier! Dolemite! Celebrate...
Celebrate “Black History Month” With Empowered “Blaxploitation” Cinema! Black History Month is an important celebration of black achievement. That said, “blaxploitation cinema” doesn’t come up as much...
View ArticleTime To Slurp Some Oysters! Yes, This “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has The Lowdown...
Nothing Better Than Freshly Shucked Oysters! I love fresh oysters! The look, the briny freshness of the ocean, and of course, the icy cold sensation as they slide down your throat…and they are...
View ArticleEating Like A Clown! Paris Brains! Messy Burgers! Attitudinal Hot Dogs! And...
Food As A Work Of Art! I love great food. I believe strongly in the philosophy “EVERYONE EATS!” With that in mind, this week’s “Six Shot Saturday” isn’t a place, it’s a taste! Yes, that’s a strip of...
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