Many of the over 500 5 Heart Ratings are not for everyone. As I mention often, this is a completely subjective blog. This is my opinion and mine only. And in my opinion, Expecting Amy, starring Amy Schumer and her chef-hub Chris Fischer, is a three-part series on Netflix is brilliant. I couldn't recommend it to my adult son fast enough but I do wish not only men, but everyone would watch it. It's real. It's funny. It's heartwarming. And it's entertaining. Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUTDuGIddQ Read more [...]

When you go to the National Parks Service website for White Sands National Park the first thing you see is "Like No Place on Earth". Well, after you see information regarding their response to Covid-19 that is. White Sands really is like no place I have ever been. The photos you see are real. And the place is one of the quietest I have ever been. That is if there is no activity at the nearby missile range. The NPS White Sands website is loaded with information about the history, culture, Read more [...]

This is a first for 5 Heart Rating. I have never actually stayed at a Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Almost did. Thank you very much Novel Cornonavirus Covid-19! A year ago I started planning a group trip to Japan which would have taken place in May of this year (2020). Unfortunately, after hundreds of hours planning, including reservations, accommodations, ground and air transportation involving 5 different parts of the beautiful country of Japan, due to the virus, we didn't get to go. Or experience Read more [...]

If you're looking for a lighthearted series with focus on travel and healthy, sustainable ways to live, watch Down to Earth on Netflix with actor Zac Efron and his friend Darin Olien, a wellness expert. Before happening upon the first season of this new series I didn't know anything about Zac Efron. I still can't tell you that I recall seeing anything he's been in but I hear he is somewhat shy, funny, and truly down to earth. These charateristics come through in this very lightly scripted, truly Read more [...]

Not everyone will agree with the content of his speech. But that's just one great thing about doing a blog from a completely subjective viewpoint. I don't care. I love it! https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1226747685006434304?s=20 Read more [...]