The Deep South: Jackson Mississippi And Rural Oklahoma – An America Left Behind?
Walking Mississippi’s Freedom Trail – And A Look At America’s Future… The unprecedented recent political events in America inspired me to share this story again – trips to two parts of the US that seem...
View ArticleMy Favorite New York Images On Marathon Day! Giant Pigeons Too!
It’s just another magnificent fall day in New York City. Do NOT listen to anyone who says it’s a garbage can, hellscape or worse…they are denigrating our incredible country because it’s the only way...
View ArticleAn Inspiring NYC 2024 Marathon Moment – Never Give Up!
Welcome To New York’s 2024 Marathon! This is Alex and I at the finish line of the 2024 New York City Marathon, which was held yesterday – 50,000 runners would cross this line throughout the course of...
View ArticleIt’s Election Day In The US! Here Are Great Movies About The White House –...
Who Wants To Live Here? As some of you know, I’ve been lucky enough to go inside The White House three times…here’s what it’s like inside when they throw a holiday party: It’s a magnificent building,...
View ArticleRIP Quincy Jones…His Incredible Life And “Strawberry” Secret Revealed…
RIP Quincy Jones… Quincy Jones, a titan of American entertainment who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, died this week at the age of 91. He was an incredible...
View ArticleWilling To Walk Down The “Road To Hell?” Incredible Carlsbad Canyon Trip To...
Celebrate Halloween By Taking This “Road To Hell!” Considering it’s “Shocktober”, I figure it’s the perfect time to tackle this wild wild wild road! Doesn’t that entrance look like a large black crow –...
View ArticleSak’s Cancels Christmas – Well, Lights That Is! Here’s Video Of What Has...
Sak’s Stuns the World – NO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS?!?!?!?! Lovers of “all things Christmas” were stunned this morning by this news: the New York store Saks Fifth Avenue says the flagship store on 5th avenue,...
View ArticleWelcome To Spain! I’m Cooking Basque And So Can You!
Who’s Got #wanderlust? Well, looking at this photo, I certainly do! This is the northeast part of Spain, known as “Basque Country”: I’ve only been to Spain once, and it was the south east corner for...
View ArticleThe Billy Goat Tavern Turns 90! Let’s Celebrate The “Cheezborger! Cheezborger!”
A Chicago Institution Turns 90 Today! Welcome to Chicago, home of the Billy Goat Tavern! Today is a very special day, and I found out on Twitter Tuesday: The original Billy Goat Tavern was founded in...
View ArticleHave You Seen New York’s Smallest Piece Of Private Property? Here’s The Wild...
This is the smallest piece of private property in New York – how small? 0.0000797113 Acres Small! No, not the cigar store…look closer, at the sidewalk right outside the front door:: That Is Private...
View ArticleHave You Checked Into The Safari Inn? It’s Burbank’s Iconic Motel! My Movie...
Behold Burbank’s Iconic Safari Inn! Living in Los Angeles, it’s easy to take for granted some of the iconic locations in Southern California – but, as we have lost a number of them in recent years, I...
View ArticleTalk About A “Dive Bar!” Japan Has A Unique “Ball Pool Bar Dive” For You!
Dive Into Your Childhood Memories – With A Highball In Hand! Remember as a kid, when your parents would take you to the kind of restaurant that offered this “fun pit” for you to enjoy? Well in Japan,...
View ArticleThe Secrets Of Sacre Coeur! Plus I Got Paris Photo-Bombed!
Welcome To Montmartre, Home Of Sacre Coeur! Welcome to the highest spot in Paris, where you can climb a long flight of stairs to look out over the city: It is located on the top of the hill of...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving 2024! Macy’s Parade Close-Up + Nervous Turkeys Everywhere!
A Day When Turkeys Are VERY Nervous! Yes, the United States of America is about to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here is how the holiday is described: “Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United...
View ArticleVote For The Millbrook Inn! An Incredible Oasis In New York’s Hudson Valley...
Welcome To The Millbrook Inn! My wife Alex and I love to travel, and when our close friend Yvette Fromer opened this gorgeous Inn, we knew we’d have to visit! And after all of her hard work, The...
View ArticleDo You Know The Biggest Boozers In Film? Here Are Four Legendary “Hellraisers!”
Who Were Hollywood’s Biggest “Hellraisers?” If you want to gift someone a terrific book about Hollywood, this is the one for you! RICHARD BURTON. OLIVER REED. RICHARD HARRIS. PETER O’ TOOLE. The most...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide Goes Hollywood! Sherry Lansing’s Candid Biography...
Give The Gift Of A Great Hollywood Memoir! This holiday season, why not give the gift of Hollywood? I amsharing a close-up look at some of the best I’ve read, beginning with these revealing stories of...
View ArticleNew York’s Lit Up For The Holidays! The 30 Rock Tree Video! + Bergdorf...
New York Gets “Lit” For The Holidays! It is another holiday season in “The Big Apple”, and that means festive lights and decorations everywhere! Radio City Music Hall is surrounded by giant red bulbs –...
View ArticleWho Wants To Live In Paradise? Here Are Some Great Travel Books For Holiday...
Want To Live In “Paradise?” Imagine walking out to your own slice of heaven every single day…well, I can dream, can’t I? I’ve got some terrific travel books to share with you – they will make great...
View ArticleHave You Seen My Newest Holiday Food Ornaments? Here They Are!
My Dick’s Drive-In Cheeseburger Ornaments Have Arrived! The absolute best part of the holiday season is when I get to stuff my tree full of food ornaments like these: Food Food Food Food FOOD! These...
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