From The Earth To The Moon

I just finished watching an amazing HBO production titled ”From The Earth To The Moon“.  This dramatic mini-series chronicled NASA’s Space Program and the race to the moon that dominated the 1960′s and early 1970′s.  President Kennedy’s proclamation launched a dream into motion that was ultimately fulfilled in the July 1969 moon landing. This mini-series details the history of [...]

It’s A Wonderful Life

I watched the classic Christmas movie It’s A Wonderful Life this weekend.  This was the first time that I had seen the entire movie.  What a wonderful story!    Set in upstate New York during the first half of the 20th century, It’s a Wonderful Life tells the story of a young man who wanted to travel, have adventures, [...]

Drive-In Theatres

I went to a drive-in movie theatre on Friday night–yes, they still exist! This particular one was featured on Huell Howser’s California’s Gold show over a year ago (local PBS TV).  It has been open since the 1950′s but was completely restored a few years ago with a tiki theme and modern technology (projection and sound).  The [...]