Celebrity Life

The very first concert I attended was America, and I sat with my high school sweetheart in a crowded theater in 1977, occasionally holding up my cigarette lighter as they sang “A Horse With No Name.” The audience stood shoulder to shoulder for an encore. In those teenage days we went to a crowded beach…

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The recent release of the Hamilton pro shot on Disney+ means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For Disney, it’s another success they can add to the tally, thousands of people subscribing to their streaming service for the express reason of watching the Broadway musical in all its glory. For Lin…

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I miss the restaurants. I miss visiting places like Washington DC and Las Vegas, and of course, New York City, where I have enjoyed some of the greatest restaurants recipes in the world. Since the pandemic hit, we have been getting creative with cooking at home, and nothing cures the pandemic blues more than a…

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Jean shorts, flip flops with socks, and a 20-year-old tee-shirt with the logo of a rock band that no longer exists. Seriously? Guys, you can do better than that. We’re just now beginning to make our tentative moves outside the house, socially distancing of course with masks. You’ve been in the house for too long.…

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Jean shorts, flip flops with socks, and a 20-year-old tee-shirt with the logo of a rock band that no longer exists. Seriously? Guys, you can do better than that. We’re just now beginning to make our tentative moves outside the house, socially distancing of course with masks. You’ve been in the house for too long.…

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Greek myths and legends have been a source of inspiration for writers and creators for thousands of years. They are some of the most well-known stories, telling of adventure, moral lessons, all-consuming love, petty vengeance, and everything that makes humans so human. And it’s all performed on the stage of the Gods, taking place in…

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Many people who struggle with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues sometimes have a difficult time taking care of their pets. As a result, here are six ways on how to take care of your pets while you deal with your mental health issues. 1. Do what is most important: It is important that you…

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Everyone is going through a difficult phase. As we have set a lot of plans for what to do in our lives, everything has come to a still. Well, don’t worry too much because things are not going to be the same. Festivals are a reason to bring a happy smile on our faces. When…

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According to recent reports in both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, the far-right fringe “Boogaloo” movement has co-opted the Hawaiian shirt as their uniform of choice, leaving those of us who are not inclined to agree with their politics of hate and division – but still love Aloha shirts – out in…

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After its 9 year reign as one of the most successful (and expensive) TV shows ever made, the disappointing ending of Game of Thrones means that it has largely disappeared from public consciousness. Despite spurring the creation of thousands of memes, being a source of countless Twitter arguments, and having a regular viewership of over…

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During the dark days of the second world war, rationing and food shortages throughout the country encouraged people to plant what came to be known as “Victory gardens,” and in backyards everywhere from Maine to California, people dug up their grass and planted vegetables. It was considered to be a patriotic contribution to the war…

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One of my favorite reality TV shows is TLC’s 90 Day Fiance, probably because I have a 90 day fiancé of my own from Thailand, and we have been married now for 15 delightful years. One of the more colorful characters on the show is Big Ed, who traveled to the Philippines to find romance.…

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