Appreciating all that makes America special

Actress: Marilyn Monroe

Posted by on Feb 15, 2010 in Actor | Comments Off on Actress: Marilyn Monroe

I hope you realize that under no circumstances would Marilyn Monroe be considered one of America’s greatest actresses, although her...

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Americana: Hollywood Walk of Fame

Posted by on May 6, 2011 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: Hollywood Walk of Fame

It stretches for 15 blocks along Hollywood Boulevard, and three blocks of Vine Street. That’s 1.7 miles total, featuring more than...

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Architecture: Hotel del Coronado

Posted by on Apr 5, 2011 in Architecture, The Arts, Travel | 1 comment

  The “Hotel Del,” as it’s colloquially known, isn’t just one of Southern California’s inspired...

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The Arts: Andy Warhol

Posted by on Sep 21, 2010 in Artists | Comments Off on The Arts: Andy Warhol

I don’t think Andy Warhol would like being remembered as “The Campbell’s Soup Can Guy.” Or the guy who said that...

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Sports: Joe DiMaggio

Posted by on Jan 12, 2010 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Joe DiMaggio

When Giuseppe and Rosalia DiMaggio were processed at Ellis Island near the turn of the century, they expected they’d raise a new...

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Music: The Rat Pack

Posted by on Nov 29, 2009 in Music | Comments Off on Music: The Rat Pack

They called themselves “The Summit” or “The Clan.” Everyone else called them something else – The Rat...

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Actor: Clark Gable

Posted by on Nov 28, 2009 in Actor | Comments Off on Actor: Clark Gable

Admit it. When you hear “Clark Gable,” you think “Rhett Butler.” Gable was an excellent actor who appeared in many...

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Americana: "Happy Birthday To You"

Posted by on Nov 20, 2009 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: "Happy Birthday To You"

It probably won’t surprise you to know that this is the most recognized song in the English language. (The runners up, according to...

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