Sounds of the Season

Even Scrooge would be tappin' his toes to these Christmas Carols by the coolest cat around...Brian Setzer. Enjoy!

Sounds of the Season

Young or old, don't you just smile when you hear your favorite Christmas song for the first time each year?

Who can resist "those holiday J-I-N-G-L-E Bells"...the piano in Bruce Springsteen's Merry Christmas Baby...or the Jordanaires crooning "Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me" in Elvis' rendition of the tune.

Inspired by Little Steven's Underground Garage radio show this week, here are some of my favs as we countdown to the Big Day.

Starting off with a classic...as performed by Chris Isaak and Michael Buble.

A "Toast" For The Holidays...

One of the things I love about the CBS Sunday Morning show is the sun designs in between segments.

Another is the pretty awesome stories they cover. 

I haven't been to a toaster convention...yet. Something to look into, for sure. 

In the meantime, see what's "popping up" at the Toaster Collectors' Convention.

Classic Diners of Massachusetts media tour continues..

Author Larry Cultrera is scheduled to appear on local radio personality, Phil Paleogogos' radio show tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22 at 10:15am. 

Phil is also the owner of New Bedford's Shawmut Diner, a 1954 O'Mahoney that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

I first met Phil and his wife Celeste in the mid 1990s, but had visited their fine establishment a few years before that. They are the perfect diner owners - passionate about their diner and take pride in serving good food. They put a lot of work into the diner, restoring it to its original glory after purchasing it just over 30 years ago. Plus, they have great neon!

Phil's show airs on WBSM-AM (1420 AM) and the Shawmut is located at 943 Shawmut Avenue.

Not So Wordless Wednesday

If you haven't been to the Miss Mendon Diner on Rt. 16 in Mendon, MA...what are you waiting for? 

This stunning Worcester Lunch Car No. 823 began life as the Miss Newport Diner in Newport, VT in 1950 where it operated until 2000.  

Ten years later, the diner has been restored and reopened the diner on the Imperial Cars dealership's lot.

Denise and I stopped in after a book signing last weekend. With a varied menu, friendly staff, great hours (6am-10pm) and awesome neon, the Miss Mendon is a must-visit. (Get the onion rings!)

And, yes, Monday's diner photo was from the Miss Mendon.

"What's That Diner?"

Hope you all had a nice weekend. The weather in New England was phenomenal. While my husband and brother were doing some work at my mom's house, I went to a book signing in Massachusetts with Denise.

So, today's "What's That Diner?" is from MA.

(I'm lovin' this Hegla-like lens for Hipstamtic!)

Friday's Diner was Snoopy's - a Silk City diner in North Kingstown.

"What's That Diner?"

11-11-11...one of those dates that comes around once in a century. It's also the Friday reveal in What's That Diner.

Cheri's State Liner Diner in Foster was featured in Monday's q&a.