Recent content by McBride

Robert DeNiro in Godfather II. My favorite scene is Vito, Clemenza and Tessio are having a meal of spaghetti and speaking Sicilian. Inspiration to cook up a pot of pasta.

Organic decaf coffee with cream for breakfast everyday. Raw, unsalted cashews, pecans and/or pumpkin seeds for everyday snacking. Water everyday. Tropical fruit everyday. I'd much prefer a slice or two of pizza everyday, but the other stuff keeps me healthy, so I do pizza once in a while...

Yes, I remember the subway tokens. When my grandmother was growing up in NYC the tokens were very small in size. They were easy to lose inside deep pockets. I'm about to use the OMNI card next week. I hope it works.

Hard water is high in calcium and magnesium. It can cause a dry, itchy scalp. It can make psoriasis and eczema worse. Hard water can also cause frizz, breakage and brittle hair. It can slow hair growth. The solution is using a clarifying shampoo weekly to remove mineral build up. Or get a...

A YouTube artist combined a re-creation of the Roman colosseum with Nessun Dorma aria from Puccini's Turandot. The video walks us through the corridors, passing by a colossal statue, and on to the doorway opening to the arena below.

Lady wearing a large hat around 1900.

I run a small home-based business, so I work a lot. I enjoy what I do, so no worries. After that I do all my own food shopping and cooking. Plus regular exercise. So, I am quite busy.

If you like old films, there is lots to chose from on YouTube and it's free. I've watched silents up to the 50s, including film noir.

The last movie I watched was The Great Gatsby with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow filmed in 1974. I also watched the 1949 version starring Alan Ladd, Shelley Winters and MacDonald Carey. I read about how Scott Fitzgerald derived the characters of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. There was a real...

I don't watch TV. I find YouTube endlessly entertaining, so that's what I watch. I'm a fan of old movies and find a lot of them on YouTube. I never thought I could sit through more than 10 seconds of a silent film, but found Valentino's movies captivating. Even without sound, he was...

One important food is pecans. They contain over 19 vitamins and minerals and also contain important anti-oxidants. Here's a list of benefits and nutrients. I eat raw unsalted pecans, cashews and pumpkin seeds to support my health. Supports bone health Lowers cholesterol levels Skin care...

When I was in my twenties I used arch supports in my figure skates, but never used them in shoes. Years go buy and I discovered Dansko clogs with built-in arch support. Now I only wear Dansko clogs - perfect for someone with a high arch.

I stock up about a month's worth on groceries since there are so many supermarkets within walking distance. My biggest stock is cosmetics which I get on sale. I refrigerate all of it to keep it from going stale. I have enough for the next 5 years.

An extra large Edwardian hat. I imagine you'd have to avoid wearing this on a windy day.

Vintage Corset Ad. Looks painful and probably wrecks your posture.