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Thursday, July 29, 2021

RIP - Four Decades Gone

Today marks the  40th anniversary of my Great-Grandmother Stella's passing.

Ron Popeil

RIP Ron Popeil, inventor, infomercial pioneer, and founder of Ronco. I remember your products with fondness.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

No Way!

A scant $19/ hour to be an elephant *zookeeper* at a major American zoo? Hellllll no! It sure makes me think less of a profession I've always admired too.


Saturday, July 24, 2021

Tua Pasta-Miilwaukee

Today Lisa and I went with my cousin Mindy to Tua-Pasta, along Milwaukee's River Walk. 



You choose the ingredients you want, and they cook it right in front of you - an Italian version of a Subway restaurant, if you will. 



The best gellato (ice cream) I've ever had and they make it all in front of you! The liquid nitrogen cloud was super neat! - Lisa

As for me, I wasn't awed by the food, in large part because I chose poorly - I wanted to keep the calories down, and chose things that didn't speak to me. That's on me. 




Jackie Mason

Comedian, actor, and former Rabbi Jackie Mason has passed away at 93. RIP. 

Photo @tonymiros

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

in anticipation of the Bucks game tonight. . .

World Champions!!!!!

My hometown Bucks have done it,  coming back from an 0-2 hole in the Finals to win the championship for the first time since 1971!  I couldn't be happier for this town!

Sunday, July 18, 2021

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Although it grabbed my attention at first, it eventually becomes an overly complicated mish-mash of genres with a pat Scooby Doo ending.  The author can turn a phrase,  but I think he overreached. I'm in the minority tho, because I've heard nothing but praise for it elsewhere.

PSA

I've seen drownings. It isn't pretty. Let the beach ball go!


Explain it to Me

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

A Photo Opportunity

I am looking for a few couples to photograph! 
Offering reduced price couples shoots for the time being- I'm looking to build my portfolio. 

Please contact me if interested. 

Find my portfolio here: gracetakespics.com

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (the novel)



I loved this novel, the first by Tarantino, as it expands on the wonderful universe he created in OUATIH. I adore the movie, so I cop to being biased, but I really think the book was swell. Order it!

A Half Century Gone

50 years ago today the great Jim Morrison passed away (well, officially at least.) RIP