Monthly Archives: February 2012

He Made Us All Daydream Believers 1945-2012

It’s always sad when someone dies, especially when they are part of your youth. This afternoon I was saddened when I heard that teen idol of the sixties , Davy Jones died of a heart attack.  Most of us remember … Continue reading

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My Take on the Oscars

  Well Oscar night is now a memory, so I would like to give my spin on the night’s festivities. There was a lot , but hey they had three to four hours to do it all.  I was glad … Continue reading

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It’s A Grrand Night for Oscar!

The Oscars could be described as the “Super Bowl” for the entertainment industry.  In a town that is so involved in the business of show biz, it was hard to pick a venue to celebrate my industry on this grand … Continue reading

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The Most Unusual Weddings from Television

Weddings are such a special event, but sometimes things can go wrong . Sometimes  the family or friends have nothing but the best intentions , then they get a surprise . Here are some of my most unusual weddings from … Continue reading

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DVD Review The Light Shines Brighly Again

In 1952, CBS brought to television the long running radio serial The Guiding Light.  Now listeners could visit the Bauer family daily and follow their adventures.   This Proctor and Gamble mainstay of CBS Daytime remained on the air until 20o9. … Continue reading

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A Tasty Little Nook on Bryn Mayr -Nookies Comes to Edgewater

    A great way to spend an afternoon is to volunteer and reward yourself with a great dinner.  Recently, we ventured to the newest Edgewater  bistro with a very familiar name , Nookies. Nookies just recently opened another location on … Continue reading

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TOPMAN and Rockit Ranch Team for Fab Event

What happens when  two of Chitown’s hippest and coolest team up? You have got a hip party at Chicago’s hippest place on the Mag Mile , Topman with the drinks provided by Effen Vodka and the snacks provided by Sunda.  … Continue reading

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It’s On ..The Battle of the Blush

The exciting new gastro pub “Estate” was the scene for the first annual Battle of the Blush.  Chicago’s best and most beautiful gathered for a contest demonstrating their make up skills.  Nine teams competed for the title .  Lakrem Modeling … Continue reading

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Small Space But Big Taste… M Burger

  Burgers should have personality.  They shouldn’t be just a flat piece of ground beef covered with condiments and a slab of American cheese.  If I could have a mission statement , I think this would be mine. While shopping, … Continue reading

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Everyone Comes to CougarTown

  Tomorrow night, ABC brings back its adult comedy “CougarTown.”   With the show’s future in question, ABC has pulled out all the stops to save the ensemble comedy.  Publicity had screenings in cities all across the country to allow the … Continue reading

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