Entering The Lava Caves Of Mt. Etna! We Hike This Active Smoldering Volcano...
Welcome To Mt. Etna! When Alex and I stayed in Taormina Sicily, we could look out at the great lady herself: Mt. Etna, an active volcano staring down at us from a distance – and those aren’t clouds,...
View ArticleHello, Molly! by Molly Shannon Book Review — Laura’s Books and Blogs
Here’s an in-depth review of Molly Shannon’s memoir…terrific read! Part of the fun of growing up is being able to stay up late. And in those late night hours, particularly prior to streaming, you’d...
View ArticlePlowing The Bordeaux Vineyards! I Found A Winemaking Horse In The Town Of St....
Welcome to Bordeaux! My wife Alex and I got to visit the vineyards surrounding the town of St. Emilion…in the heart of what is considered the greatest winemaking region of the world: Bordeaux France!...
View ArticleThe True Madness Of “Roar!” Melanie Griffith And Mom Tippi Hedren Mauled By...
“It’s like Walt Disney Went Insane And Made A Snuff Version Of ‘Swiss Family Robinson’!” Got your attention? What about this headline? “Melanie Griffith Mauled By Lions!” Well, it’s all true, and...
View ArticleThe Magical Beauty Of Venice Italy At Night! From Watery San Marco Square’s...
The Beauty Of Nightfall In Venice! I have posted about how beautiful Venice is, but now I want to focus on a city that becomes even more magical as night falls, like it is doing here on the “bridge...
View ArticleStanding On Top Of Sicily’s Mt. Etna! Our Hike Up An Active Volcano!
Welcome To Mt. Etna! Alex and I are excited to welcome you to the top of Mt. Etna! This living, breathing volcano sits on the incredible island of Sicily – a part of Italy we had never had the...
View ArticleIt’s National Oyster Day! Here Is How You Can Celebrate The Bi-Valve! — Bite!...
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 ArticleMaking The World’s Most DECADENT Mashed Potatoes! Chef Joel Robuchon’s Recipe...
The World’s Most Decadent Mashed Potatoes! The late Chef Joe Robuchon was known to make the world’s most decadent mashed potatoes, and here’s why! Jöel Robuchon’s purée de pomme is known as the most...
View ArticleTouring Burgundy’s Legendary J. Drouhin Wine Cave! Wild Mold Storage!
Talk About A Wine With Age! These are bottles of wine, stored in one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine cellars, and yes, these bottles are covered with mold! It’s not only completely safe – it will allow...
View ArticleNew York’s Incredible “Skinny-Scrapers!” Plus Cracked Skyscrapers! Tilted...
New York’s New Trend: Skinny Skyscrapers! It’s been a few years since I was in “The Big Apple”, and I’m amazed at the new trend – New York’s skyscrapers have all gotten skinny! Alex is here for work...
View ArticlePaul Newman And Joanne Woodward Were “The Last Movie Stars!” A Terrific And...
Meet “The King And Queen Of Hollywood!” They were Hollywood Royalty: Actress Joanne Woodward and Actor Paul Newman: Oscar winners and Hollywood Superstars who also had a life together that was...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Jeff! Some Road Trips With My Son To Celebrate The Day!
Happy birthday to my son Jeff! As you can see from the photos above, life is a series of special moments that when combined together, showcase all of the great things about the people who make our...
View Article“Surviving Paradise!” Living A Year On A South Pacific Island! Blue Lagoons!...
Time For A South Seas Adventure! Imagine that this was your view of home – a south seas island paradise – thousands of miles from anywhere…well, for one adventurous young Teacher, it was home – and he...
View ArticleTwo Unique “Shots” Of The Big Apple! Moonshine And Oyster/Pickle Shots!
Welcome To The Big Apple – Home Of Moonshine! Today’s adventure form New York City started in Central Park, walking around the massive reservoir and seeing the wild skinny skyscrapers to the south….and...
View ArticleThe Most Photographed Street In Beverly Hills! Lana Turner’s Notorious House...
Time For A Photo Shoot! It’s the most photographed street in Beverly Hills, and is used for photo shoots all day and night – like this time when I captured two of them simultaneously in my rear view...
View ArticlePetting Turtles! Central Park’s Magical Turtle Pond Is “Hands On” And Here’s...
Welcome To New York’s Magical Central Park! I mean, look at this view! I am shooting toward the west side of New York, from Central Park, where New Yorkers and tourists alike flock during the hot...
View ArticleI Ate The Incredible Cheeseburgers From White Manna Of Hackensack! Here’s...
Who Wants A Little Bit Of Heaven? Well I did, and thanks to my good friends Karen and Bruce, I got to see one of the most impressive cooking demonstrations that led me to bite down on the White...
View ArticleHave You Taken The “Godfather” Tour Of Corleone Sicily? We Did And Here Is...
I’ve Got An “Offer You Can’t Refuse!” I know. #SOOBVIOUS But, when my wife Alex and I were in Sicily we got to go on a tour of locations used in the cinematic masterpiece “The Godfather!” The film was...
View ArticleRemembering September 11, 2001. My Experience In New York That Week, From...
Twenty-one Years On… I was in New York on September 11, 2001 – until now I’ve never posted about that day…but, twenty+ years later, I shared what I experienced and gave credit to some of the people who...
View ArticleLava Wine And Cassatedde! A Sicilian Ricotta Pastry Recipe! My “52 In 22”...
Eyeing A Lava Recipe! Yes, it’s true: my “52 In 22” cooking challenge is working with volcanic ash and lava! There’s much to share, so let’s begin with this: a few weeks ago I shared this photo showing...
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