SedonaEye.com contributing writer, Hollywood Jim Franckowiak, and fan Sedona AZ (November 24, 2010) – It’s always about this time that we begin to reflect on the past and look forward to a brand new year. I find myself reflecting with quiet gratitude for all the good that life has given me, and for the “not so good” I am determined to be thankful for its invaluable... 

    Sedona's ST.com contributing writer, Hollywood Jim, and fan SEDONA AZ–Hollywood Jim Franckowiak will be in Jerome Arizona on Saturday, September 4th 2010, to meet and greet Art Walkers and Gallery Gams as he continues his Out and About in Arizona series. Be prepared to give a New Yorker-style opinion and share your insights with the dapper Hollywood Jim, Man about Town! The... 

Sedona AZ (April 1, 2010)-Opinions and Gripes by Hollywood Jim. Hi Peeps.  I know, I know…you’re asking what’s going on with the Gripe Guy now? And since you know me so well, I am going to tell you. I’ve been a dog owner and friend to my canine buds for forty-six years now, and it never ceases to amaze me how many people take pet ownership responsibility for granted. My girls... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010)- Opinions and Gripes by Hollywood Jim. Litter Anyone? Are you as tired as I am of seeing litter on the side of the road? Does it ever end? With recycling on everyone’s mind you would think there would be less and less litter to see, but not so. How can anyone be as selfish as to throw something out a car window and leave it for someone else to pick up? When I... 

The Economy in The Garbage! What else is new, right?  It’s gotten so bad I need a second job just to keep ahead enough to get to my first job. Every trip to the supermarket costs me a hundred bucks and it ain’t getting better folks.  The experts say Americans are the fattest people in the world and we need to eat better.  Ha!  What they don’t tell you is that eating better costs... 

Sedona AZ (February 11, 2010) – by Sedona Times Gripe Guy, Hollywood Jim Franckowiak. Anyone Have Any Brains Anymore? The question brings to mind people like James Arthur Ray, Rev. Ted Haggard, and the followers of such.  Someone said to me a while ago that he felt bad for the family of Ted Haggard.  I said, “Are you crazy?”  I felt for his kids, but if his wife had no idea... 

Sedona AZ (February 7 2010) – Opinions and Gripes by Hollywood Jim. Hello Folks! They call me Hollywood Jim a.k.a The Gripe Guy. You’ll see why after several columns – but for the moment – everyone’s current gripe seems to be the issue concerning the proposed street lights along the 89A. So I took that gripe to the streets to get a feeling and firsthand account of what...