List of Books for Dorri Olds
Dorri Olds has been published in many book anthologies including the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and edited the memoir about Frank Zappa by his younger brother Bobby Zappa.
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Mads Mikkelsen Goes From Hannibal to the Chickens
Danish stunner Mads Mikkelsen from NBC’s recently axed “Hannibal” stars in the twisted dark comedy “Men & Chicken.” The film, by Oscar-winning writer-director Anders Thomas Jensen, makes its North American premiere today, Friday, Sept. 11 at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). My movie crush on Mikkelsen began with his 2012 lead role in the Oscar-nominated steamy … Read more
New York Fashion Week Went to the Dogs
In the Grand Ballroom of the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel Friday, Sept. 11, designer Anthony Rubio presented his Spring/Summer 2016 Collection for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which runs until Thursday, Sept. 17. Rubio’s event was part of the Expo-Latino Show 2015. “I have strictly been designing couture for dogs,” Rubio told me. “This is only the third … Read more
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Pets
7 Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets and Petlovers: It’s February! Whether you love to spoil your dog or the dog lovers in your life, here are seven creative ways to say Happy Valentine’s Day in 2013. From dog hats to dog treats to dog art, here are our suggestions for unique and fun presents that you can’t go wrong with.
Will that be a Psychopath or Sociopath for Dinner?
Yes, a good man is hard to find. All these Internet chat rooms are great, but women still go hungry. One of the downsides is that dating sites are a feeding ground for predators and attract the dregs of society. On the other hand, many women have been known to fall in love with murderers, … Read more
Facts About English Bulldogs. Check Out My Educational and Fun Infographic!
American Kennel Club ranks English Bulldogs as number four in the USA’s favorite breeds. It is easy to see why. One look at that pushed-in face and jowls flying amidst wrinkles galore and you’re in love.
Five Ways David Bowie Songs Kept Me Alive During Addiction
Diamond Dogs became my savior. The macabre cover of David Bowie as half man half dog was as grim as I felt. That illustration inspired me to channel my rage
CORRUPTION: Filmmakers Tracked Down Dangerous Drug Lord El Chapo When the DEA Could Not
Dorri Olds interviewed the writer and director of the documentary, “Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty.” Angus Macqueen and his partner, cameraman and co-director Guillermo Galdos, went after the most successful drug lord in history, Joaquin Guzman. “El Chapo” (“Shorty”), his nickname from childhood, is the head of the Sinaloa cartel.
A White Civil Rights Activist Looks Back on Martin Luther King March on Winnetka Village Green
Sally Wendkos Olds wrote about fighting for civil rights: New York had a fair housing law—but if people didn’t apply for housing, the law meant nothing. I remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.”
A Dog Walker is Always On Doody
“Who’s going to pick that up?” raged a woman, pointing to the sidewalk deposit left by a German Shepherd guide dog. The owner whimpered in defense, “Lady, what do you want me to do? I can’t see it.” She let out a humph and stomped past the blind center in Chelsea. I felt sorry for … Read more