Robert Duvall was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, California, but much of his childhood was spent in Annapolis, Maryland, where his father was stationed at the United States Naval Academy as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. Duvall was originally expected to follow in his father’s footsteps by attending the U.S….
Things I Like: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026 Film)
The Super Mario Galaxy movie is a title I have been looking forward to for about three years now, and it is hard to believe it has already been that long. I took my stepdaughter to see the original, and I thought this one would be available much later, but here we are. I also…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Easter
Easter officially celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as occurring three days after his crucifixion by the Romans around 30 AD. It is the central event of the Christian faith rather than just a spring holiday with candy and flowers. The date of Easter was standardized in 325…
Our Visit To Ray’s Pizza of James Island (Charleston SC)
Ray’s Pizza is technically a relatively new addition to James Island; I think it opened last year. I actually visited the previous business at the same location, PizzaVola, about two years ago and really enjoyed their slices. So I was expecting the same from Ray’s Pizza, but unfortunately, that was not the case. Like its…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Swiss Family Robinson (1960 Film)
The 1960 film Swiss Family Robinson was based on the 1812 novel by Johann David Wyss, making the adventure story nearly 150 years old by the time Walt Disney Productions adapted it for the screen. Disney’s version of Swiss Family Robinson was not the first movie adaptation of the story. An earlier film version had…
