There once was a time when I disliked all shellfish but then I discovered the wide world of shrimp and soon changed my tune. I love shrimp fried, I love shrimp grilled, I love it skewered, sushi’d and over pasta. And then there’s tacos. Mmmmmm. […]
Today is Pearl Harbor Day, commemorating that infamous date 76 years ago that led to our country’s involvement in World War II. Though well before my time it remains a significant part of history and its ramifications are felt to this day. Over the years […]
Yesterday, I went to see the new Pixar film Coco and absolutely loved it. Set in a small Mexican village on Dia de los Muertos it’s a heartfelt story filled with colorful imagery and is a beautiful tribute to Mexico. Next month, Cirque du Soleil’s […]
Palm Springs Modernism Week is one of my very favorite events right up there with TCM Film Fest and Last Remaining Seats. Although it’s a 10 day event I usually can only go for a day so I end up making the most of it […]
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to attend a screening of Harold Lloyd’s Speedy at the Egyptian Theatre. Presented by the Art Deco Society it was accompanied by a fascinating lecture on the history of the soda fountain by C.K. Farnsworth. Why […]
I’m a sucker for live performance and one of my favorite’s is opera. I’m lucky enough to have a mom who encouraged me to embrace the art form when I was young and as a result I’ve seen several over the years. So when I […]
