Tony Dovolani - DWTS

 

I have been a big fan of Tony's for many seasons. During those years, he always eluded me.

I finally got to meet him over the weekend and he is definitely a sweetheart.  Although he and Suzanne Somers were eliminated earlier in the season, he is still dancing in the group dances.  I loved watching he and Melissa Rycroft  dance (and WIN) the All Star Season.

DWTS - Val and Rumer

 

I think this year, it will be Val's turn to win the Mirror Ball Trophy.  In my opinion, the last couple of years, he has been one of the top performers but has never taken first place.  This year Rumer is an excellent  partner and I think they will win it all.  I didn't know much about Rumer (except that she had famous parents) and it has been fun watching her and getting to know her through her dancing and interviews.  They have a great partnership!

Riker and Allison - DWTS

Riker and Allison are so much fun to watch on Monday nights - very energetic and entertaining.  I was very excited to meet them over the weekend as well.  They were very sweet and happy to pose for pics - even though they were running late.

 

 

 

Chris the Bachelor

 

Since the beginning of Season 20 of Dancing With The Stars, my goal has been to get a picture with Prince Farming - Chris Soules - the Iowa farmer who proposed to Whitney Bischoff at the end of the last season of The Bachelor.  On several Monday nights, I went to the Grove hoping to meet him, but it didn't happen.  This weekend, I visited the Practice Studio and there he was.  He was very sweet and accommodating after a long practice.  Mission accomplished!

Musso & Franks - Holllywood

Musso & Frank's Grill is the oldest restaurant in Hollywood.  It opened in 1919 and quickly became a popular hangout for celebrities.  Today, the popularity continues - it is still a great place to meet and eat.  It is also a frequent filming location as well as appearing in some of Michael Connelly's books.

 

The bar where Harry brought Brasher on a date.(BOSCH)

Steve Kroft (60 Minutes) dined at the next table.

The famous Chicken Pot Pie

Madame Tussaud's - Visit #2

Some friends came into town and wanted to head over to Madame Tussaud's in Hollywood.  I'd visited recently but had such a good time, I was ready to go again.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this visit.

 

Cameron Diaz

Robin Williams

George Burns

Marilyn Monroe