What’s it all about, Mickey?
Note: This first appeared on Jim Hill Media on August 18, 2005. Was it only a month ago that we were all at Disneyland celebrating the big 50th Anniversary? Sure seems like it was only yesterday… Despite comments from other quarters, it actually…
Looking forward and a challenge
Today, Disneyland celebrates 57 years of operation. Yes, 57 years ago, folks all across the country tuned in to their local ABC network affiliate to watch as Walt opened the park with a true television spectacular. Broadcast live, it was the culmination of…
Bowers Mansion – A tale from the Silver State
Note: This column first appeared on Jim Hill Media way back on October 30th, 2003. This weekend Roger is hosting a big get together of all the Silver State family. But Bowers Mansion has a tale worth sharing here! From a column on…
It happens 150 times a day in Chicago
Once American industry was proud of what it did. Hence advertisements such as the one above. But what are they really selling? Certainly not locomotives. For the railroads wouldn’t be basing any purchases on such printed ads as this. Nope, it’s all about consumer…
In Which We Tell Tales
Yes, that’s one mighty tasty steak there… Not to mention all that fine linen, silver and (Indian Tree pattern) china, too. I wish I could say that I’ve been off on an adventure. Well, maybe I have, but not one planned. An old injury…