Burlesque, Music as a way of life, Film Junkies, Portugal, Hot-dog eating contests, Coney Island, Robert Mitchum!, Latin-living, COPRA (RIP), Botanicas, Homo-erotica, Old Hollywood, Roy Orbison, Gone with the Wind, Exquisite Desserts, New Orleans, Cats of all sizes, Dancing till my feet bleed, KCR-FM radio, Domestic bliss, Long walks on the beach, and Making the perfect mix tape.