When bad things happen, you want to wrap yourself in feel good and heart warming. There could not be a greater embodiment of these than Houseboat, a proper romance with Cary Grant at his most charming and Sophia Loren looking as stunning as any woman ever has in her gold lame. Never going too soft and gushy, this is a love story and tear jerker for those that usually don't gravitate towards either.

Also has one of the most unforgettable and loving scenes where Grant and his son discuss death. An under appreciated gem.

Written by Lewis herself, this is a sultry and passionate song that resonates with its simplicity.

One of my top five actors of all time, extraordinary in some of the best movies ever made, including Night of the Iguana and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He made boozy Welshman seem so alluring, a lost breed these days.

I could hardly read D.V. and not think of Diana Vreeland as my style icon. She practically defines style icon. Just look at that room. One of my favorite principles of her is this: “too much good taste can be boring.” Amen to that.

Creamy gooey goodness wrapped in puff pastry. Once you've tried the original, don't forgo the daily special flavored options.

Oh, if only I had more quiet hours in the day, I would spend them with this, the most thought provoking, multifaceted, and engrossing radio program ever.

Most all of the shows can be downloaded for free at their website. The last story in the Babysitting episode, anything by Jonathan Goldstein, readings by one of my favorite authors – George Saunders, and hilarious entries by David Sedaris are among my favorites, but there are so many I have yet to hear, I am still exploring.

I visited The Silky Oaks Lodge with my family when I was in eighth grade and have never been somewhere quite as magical since. Kangaroos come up to your windows, walks in the rainforest are filled with exotic birds and huge snakes, and the accommodations are sumptuous in their austerity.

I was talking with Jim's aunts about all the wild times their parents had as partying adults in the sixties and seventies. Our generation has nothing on them. It is hard to picture what it must have been like, except fortunately, reruns of The Match Game have given me some insight.

Truly one of the most entertaining shows to watch, not for the actual “game” part, but the antics of totally hammered Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly and Gene Rayburn.

Also must recommend the Canterbury Naturals Brand Crepe Mix for those that don't like to make from scratch all the time.