When you go on a whirlwind trip to Richmond, Virginia, there are two things you need to make sure you have. First you need a place to rest your weary head. Second you need sustenance. Fortunately for my husband, Bobby, and I, we were able to have both in very close proximity of each other. We stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Richmond. We've never stayed at this type of hotel before. It is a beautiful hotel with many wonderful amenities. The staff was great and very … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Actor Gary Cole
Wendi and I really enjoyed our recent trip to Richmond, Va., where I was there to write what became a series of stories on a local physician, Tony Tizzano, and his role as a medical history adviser on the PBS/Lone Wolf Media production, "Mercy Street," a Civil War-era medical drama. While doing an initial interview for The Daily Record newspaper with Tizzano in the courtyard of the hotel where we were staying in downtown Richmond, actor Gary Cole walked past us. Cole plays James Green … [Read more...]
Be Careful What You Wish For (Because You Might End Up in Richmond, Va.)
It's a funny thing when you get what you wish for and then you wonder what you were thinking. For example, I recently was speaking with my husband, Bobby, my official videographer/photographer, about my blog. I said something along the lines of "It's called Wendi's Weekend Trips and Whatnot, but I haven't been on a weekend trip in a while." Famous last words I think. Because the very next day I am caught up in a whirlwind. You see Bobby, who just so happens to be a reporter for The Daily … [Read more...]
Oh Mercy: On the Set of Mercy Street
Never in my life did I ever think that I would actually get on the set of an actively filming movie or TV show. But I should know by now, to never say never being married to Bobby Warren. For example, he made my dream of meeting Ricardo Montalban come true - - a story for another post. This time it was being on the Mercy Street set. This amazing experience ended up taking place on my birthday. Due to the fact that a local doctor, Dr. Tony Tizzano, is a historical consultant for the PBS … [Read more...]