November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
In case you had not heard, you can catch me on Oct. 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, or 31 as I officially carve pumpkins at the Disneyland Resort. I will be at the Disneyland Hotel from noon to 3 and the Grand Californian from 5-8. Stop by and say hello!
October 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In case you had not heard, you can catch me on Oct. 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, or 31 as I officially carve pumpkins at the Disneyland Resort. I will be at the Disneyland Hotel from noon to 3 and the Grand Californian from 5-8. Stop by and say hello!
Where else would I be on my birthday?
September 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Where else would I be on my birthday?
By this point I just think of Herb Ryman’s tree the way I think of Shamu. It’s more of a concept than an actual whale.
September 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
By this point I just think of Herb Ryman’s tree the way I think of Shamu. It’s more of a concept than an actual whale.
Note to self: If it’s too big for carry-on, perhaps it’s not a good souvenir to purchase…
September 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Note to self: If it’s too big for carry-on, perhaps it’s not a good souvenir to purchase…
Now this, this, is an historical marker. On a legitimately historical property.
August 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Now this, this, is an historical marker. On a legitimately historical property.
O. M. W. They actually did it.
I’ll start: “Although small” (and a dedicated space within a structure), it has the ability to sit.
Discuss.
I’ll start: “Although small” (and a dedicated space within a structure), it has the ability to sit.
Discuss.
August 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
O. M. W. They actually did it.
I’ll start: “Although small” (and a dedicated space within a structure), it has the ability to sit.
Discuss.
I’ll start: “Although small” (and a dedicated space within a structure), it has the ability to sit.
Discuss.
And, why… exactly?
August 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
And, why… exactly?
I was honored to do my part to support the annual San Diego Comic Con Robert Heinlein Blood Drive by donating two units today. And how appropriate to do so while cosplaying Dr. John Hammond from Jurassic Park.
July 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I was honored to do my part to support the annual San Diego Comic Con Robert Heinlein Blood Drive by donating two units today. And how appropriate to do so while cosplaying Dr. John Hammond from Jurassic Park.
Enough!
This is like watching a toddler with cake smeared on his face and hands loudly proclaiming that a bad man came into the house and stole the cake.
This is like watching a toddler with cake smeared on his face and hands loudly proclaiming that a bad man came into the house and stole the cake.
July 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Enough!
This is like watching a toddler with cake smeared on his face and hands loudly proclaiming that a bad man came into the house and stole the cake.
This is like watching a toddler with cake smeared on his face and hands loudly proclaiming that a bad man came into the house and stole the cake.
A pedantic reminder that #Disneyland first opened its doors to guests on July 18, 1955. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the day invited guests celebrated the dedication of the park for a live, televised event.
July 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A pedantic reminder that #Disneyland first opened its doors to guests on July 18, 1955. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the day invited guests celebrated the dedication of the park for a live, televised event.
Sabrina Carpenter’s name has been crossing my Disney social media feed today, for some reason. It reminded me of a visit I made on April 23, 2014, to the Disney Music Group. She was giving a “lunch time concert” to introduce her EP. Was this the next Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, or Bridgit Mendler?
June 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Sabrina Carpenter’s name has been crossing my Disney social media feed today, for some reason. It reminded me of a visit I made on April 23, 2014, to the Disney Music Group. She was giving a “lunch time concert” to introduce her EP. Was this the next Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, or Bridgit Mendler?
I don’t really know why, but Tuesday night I just felt like enjoying a TACO.
June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I don’t really know why, but Tuesday night I just felt like enjoying a TACO.
Hmmm, a major milestone passed a few days ago with no fanfare whatsoever. May 22 marked the 27th anniversary of New Tomorrowland…
In tribute, here are my very own rare photos of Paul Pressler signing autographs! And with it— an actual autograph, signed! (Matched with the previous day’s gate flyer.)
In tribute, here are my very own rare photos of Paul Pressler signing autographs! And with it— an actual autograph, signed! (Matched with the previous day’s gate flyer.)
June 1, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Hmmm, a major milestone passed a few days ago with no fanfare whatsoever. May 22 marked the 27th anniversary of New Tomorrowland…
In tribute, here are my very own rare photos of Paul Pressler signing autographs! And with it— an actual autograph, signed! (Matched with the previous day’s gate flyer.)
In tribute, here are my very own rare photos of Paul Pressler signing autographs! And with it— an actual autograph, signed! (Matched with the previous day’s gate flyer.)
What better way to kick off the summer than with a Memorial Day 50th anniversary screening of Jaws? But first, a trip to Dana Point Harbor to make sure there were no sharks cruising the baby beach…
May 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
What better way to kick off the summer than with a Memorial Day 50th anniversary screening of Jaws? But first, a trip to Dana Point Harbor to make sure there were no sharks cruising the baby beach…
Remembering three Michigan farm boys this Memorial Day: my uncle Ron (Army Air Force, 1940), uncle Ralph (Army Paratroops, 1943), and my dad (Coast Guard, 1944). They all returned home from WWII. On this Memorial Day we remember them and honor all who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces.
May 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Remembering three Michigan farm boys this Memorial Day: my uncle Ron (Army Air Force, 1940), uncle Ralph (Army Paratroops, 1943), and my dad (Coast Guard, 1944). They all returned home from WWII. On this Memorial Day we remember them and honor all who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces.
A very happy birthday to my son Cameron, who embarks on his third decade today. It is fun to look back, even as we are always moving forward. Here's to many more happy days to come!
May 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A very happy birthday to my son Cameron, who embarks on his third decade today. It is fun to look back, even as we are always moving forward. Here's to many more happy days to come!
I am here for the first day of #Disneyland70 (of course). And I have to say it… I am old enough to remember when Disneyland “got happier.”
May 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I am here for the first day of #Disneyland70 (of course). And I have to say it… I am old enough to remember when Disneyland “got happier.”
A very happy Mother’s Day to my own dear mother. She has always been there to hold me in her arms and to help me stand on my own two feet.
May 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A very happy Mother’s Day to my own dear mother. She has always been there to hold me in her arms and to help me stand on my own two feet.
And born in the same city as Walt… hmmmm…
Born September 14, 1955 in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV is the first #Pope in history who is younger than #Disneyland.
May 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
And born in the same city as Walt… hmmmm…
May the Fourth be with you!
My late wife was an intern at #NPR when they aired a radio series adaptation of #StarWars. One of her tasks was to roll and ship every free poster that was sent to listeners. Luckily, she kept one that we display to this day.
Star Wars and NPR: May they live forever!
My late wife was an intern at #NPR when they aired a radio series adaptation of #StarWars. One of her tasks was to roll and ship every free poster that was sent to listeners. Luckily, she kept one that we display to this day.
Star Wars and NPR: May they live forever!
May 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the premiere of Bob Gurr: Living by Design. Since this is the weekend for posting pictures of Bob, here’s one I took in April of 1999, and another from just before the premiere on Saturday night.
April 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It was a pleasure to attend the premiere of Bob Gurr: Living by Design. Since this is the weekend for posting pictures of Bob, here’s one I took in April of 1999, and another from just before the premiere on Saturday night.
It was sad to hear the news that Lulu Roman has passed on. In the course of my decidedly circuitous career she was another one of my brushes with celebrity. In the early 1980s she did a one-shot musical-comedy series at the Oklahoma City TV studio where I was working. A sweet lady and a lot of fun!
April 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
It was sad to hear the news that Lulu Roman has passed on. In the course of my decidedly circuitous career she was another one of my brushes with celebrity. In the early 1980s she did a one-shot musical-comedy series at the Oklahoma City TV studio where I was working. A sweet lady and a lot of fun!
A Happy and Blessed Easter to you and your family from my family and me, seen here on Easter Sunday, 1958.
(I am the one wearing the bib.)
(I am the one wearing the bib.)
April 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A Happy and Blessed Easter to you and your family from my family and me, seen here on Easter Sunday, 1958.
(I am the one wearing the bib.)
(I am the one wearing the bib.)