Happy Anniversary!

I’ve got to admit, time really does fly by.

I began this blog on this day back in 2006.

I posted an item about one of my favorite restaurants—the charming Homestead Inn in Greenwich, Connecticut where I had the best meals of the previous year, 2005.

Just thinking about now makes whets my appetite...

Join me in a toast to future travels and adventures—Cheers Everyone!

"American Romance"

I'm proud to say I am co-executive producer, together with Jeff Leibowitz, on a brilliant new CD of compositions by Bernard Weinstock called American Romance. These are piano epics recorded in Nashville with the country's best sidemen that bring classical piano into the 21st Century.

Click here for sample track “Back Again”

Order the CD from Amazon

With composer-pianist Bernard Weinstock (NYC).

I Will Be On XM Talk Radio 168 Live This Saturday

I am so excited to let you know that I will be appearing live on XM Radio Channel 168 as a guest on the “David Essel Alive!” Talk Radio this Saturday January 28th at 6:00pm EST/ 3:00pm PST. It would be great if you could tune in on XM Radio Channel 168 or if you don’t have XM you can listen online anywhere in the world by going to www.davidessel.com so as long as you are online you can hear this interview. Check out my name in the line-up for this week’s show!

The topic I will be discussing is: You Got What It Takes?! You are welcome to call in at 800-548-8255 and David will take your call. I hope you’ll set some time aside in your busy schedule this weekend to join me. I look forward to hearing from you.

BILL BOGGS SPEAKS has a New Look!

I'm pleased to report we've given www.billboggsspeaks.com a new look for the new year.

Hope you'll check out some of the new features.

Travel Photos from Lisbon

Here are a few shots from my recent travels...

Chiado area of Lisbon, a strolling area for shopping and cafes.

On the roof terrace dining room of the splendid Bairro Alto Hotel, Lisbon, a leading small hotel of the world.

Sunbathing on terrace of Bairro Alto, early December. The food matches the atmosphere and the terrace draws well-dressed locals for cocktails into the night.

Happy New Year!

My web site has been redesigned and will be launching early in the new year, so stay tuned for the announcement. There will be lots of new videos, photos, and fun over at www.billboggs.com

I want to wish all the readers of this blog a happy, healthy, prosperous 2012!

Natalie Wood

Sad to see the story of Natalie Wood's death again...I have an interview with her
in her radiant prime at the link HERE.

Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier was a great friend of mine from Philadelphia. We did many TV shows together. Here we're sitting on a board atop a man on a bed of nails. The color shot below was taken on a more serious occasion—at an interview the week of his second fight with Foreman. he was a man who truly loved to help people...seemingly uneffected by fame and fortune.

I left my heart...

With Tony Bennett at the fabled Oak Room at Algonquin Hotel, NYC.

A Great Show!

With Karen Akers after her brilliant Sondheim show at Oak Room, NYC. Sondheim himself was in the audience and I spoke to him afterward and he was so happy and pleased with this riveting show.

A Tidbit from Page Six Today!

Talent Scout

Tennis, anyone?

Goodnight, Irene

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Leadership Workshop

Here I am with Dick Singer at Arnold Palmer's Treesdale Country Club for the Got What It Takes? Leadership Workshop.

Gala Team-Building Event at Maritime Parc

Here are a few photos from the recent Culinary Team-Building event at Maritime Parc restaurant with chef Chris Siversen for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Liberty Park, New Jersey.

Breaking News

I'm with Itzhak Perlman at Perlman Music Program filming new segment for PBS' MY GENERATION...on the value of mentoring.

Also please note that my interview with Danny Aiello is "live" online at

www.billboggs.com

Borgo Finocchieto, Tuscany 2011

Tuscany in July.

I stayed at the Borgo Finocchieto. (See cover story "Travel & Leisure" July '11 issue.) This is part of the vista of one of the most peaceful and creatively restorative places I've yet to visit.

Florence on a summer Saturday has a superior one-day market of stalls. Shopping shots not included here.

The Borgo is located about 30 minutes southwest of Sienna. Here are two of the five buildings that have occupied the hill top for centuries.

The castle is still occupied, but the moat is filled in.

My fellow guests—we were a group of ten friends—poolside after lunch.

The vista on the patio just before cocktails.

The 50-meter pool has an unparalleled location.

Sit in this chair and the world you left behind will be in a newly clear perspective. I was truly happy and superbly relaxed during my week at Borgo Finocchetti. A one-of-a-kind destination.

"The Creative Process" - New Video Online!

My interview with photographer Robert Weingarten has just

been launched. It's a fascinating look at the man's approach to making art.

Click here to view it & have a great weekend!

MY GENERATION Norminated for Emmy!

MY GENERATION, the show I host on PBS, has just been nominated for a daytime Emmy.

Here's the news:


WASHINGTON – Today, AARP’s national lifestyle television program My Generation received its first nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award. Syndicated nationally on public television, the AARP program focuses on the stories, opportunities and challenges of Americans 50+ on topics including health, money, relationships, volunteering and how to get the most out of life. My Generation is nominated in the category of Outstanding Lifestyle Program, where it will compete against The Style Network’s How Do I Look?, Hallmark’s The Martha Stewart Show, and The Nate Berkus Show.

View clips frpom the show here.