The shared experience of Mr. Dickens London
So, been at the Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco the past two weekends. A spirited recreation of the London of 1840’s to 1860’s as depicted in so many versions of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. But the odd thing about it,…
The Peril of Nostalgia
Out and about on the Internet, I stumbled across an interesting piece that raised a good point for discussion. Has nostalgia for the past has become a means to gloss over past issues and to judge the cultural freedom and diversity we can enjoy…
Diane Disney Miller – An Appreciation
Sadly, Diane Disney Miller passed away earlier this week after complications from a fall she suffered in September. Had you ever met her, you would have found her one of the most down to earth people. Simple, honest and pretty much what you…
On not being at Disneyland
Out and about on the Internet, there are plenty of stories of folks visiting the various Disney theme parks around the globe. Plenty to read and see about the latest and greatest, right? So, why nothing from this little corner of the online…
Out in the Blogosphere
From time to time, it gets interesting out in what I like to call the “Blogosphere”. You know, the world where folks step up to the Internet and spew forth. It is kind of the beauty of the thing. Anyone with a will…