Rupert Murdoch marries again

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Rupert Murdoch marries again

No Comments 26 March 2023

Rupert Murdoch has made it into my blog because he is one of the strongest believers in the institution of marriage that I know (See my previous entry on Murdoch marriage adventures. Not long after his divorce from Mick Jagger’s old flame Jerry Hall, he got himself a new wife at age 92.  Here are the details which he shared with one of the newspapers he owns and then a report from the NY Times.


Rupert Murdoch engaged to Ann Lesley Smith

By Cindy Adams NY Post

Rupert Murdoch. Professionally, the parent of Earth’s media. Personally, the creator of new news himself. Celebrating March, his Nativity month, a new scoop is Mr. Murdoch’s getting married — again.

But first, before anything, we discuss the important stuff. Like his bride-to-be’s Asscher-cut diamond solitaire which the almost groom personally selected. He says: “I’m one-fourth Irish.” He presented the ring to her on St. Pat’s Day in our very own NYC.

He says: “I was very nervous. I dreaded falling in love — but I knew this would be my last. It better be. I’m happy.”

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Snow in the Sahara Dessert

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Snow in the Sahara Dessert

No Comments 11 January 2018

Unexpected Picture: I remember the Police/Sting song “Tea in the Sahara.” Who would have guess we can now write a song “Snow in the Sahara.” The picture is from Algeria.

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An Unusual Love Story

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An Unusual Love Story

No Comments 24 January 2016

Sometimes I read the column “Modern Love” in the NY Times. This is at least the 2nd time that the editors have chosen a remarkable love story, one that I have never heard before.

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Stunning Story: “Not all Happy Families are alike”

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Stunning Story: “Not all Happy Families are alike”

No Comments 27 September 2015

As a joke I a divorced friend of mine she should go on vacation with her ex-husband and their new partners. This would make it easy for the children. And today I read this stunning story in the NY Times.

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New on the Dating Scene

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New on the Dating Scene

No Comments 26 December 2012

I have never heard before that someone was asked about their credit score on a first date. I wonder if this is a function of the financial crisis of 2007/2008? The NY Times reports on this new trend on the dating scene.

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Endeavor Retiring

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Endeavor Retiring

No Comments 14 October 2012

The space shuttle made its way to NYC.

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