Myself standing in Ghost Town, wearing a witch hat that is made of faux cow fur, a black dress, and two necklaces, one a glass ghost wearing a cowboy hat and the other a metal skull.

All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s

November 8, 2023, Leave a Comment on All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s

For Halloween day, some friends, Patrick, and I spent the sunshine filled day, and the fog filled night at Knott’s Berry Farm. During the day we popped inside the Bird Cage Theatre to catch Bob Baker’s Halloween Spooktacular, followed by the bluegrass tunes of Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies. As night fell it was time…

Myself, wearing a black cowboy hat, a black shirt that features various Scary Farm Monsters and reads "50" in big green numbers, and jeans, standing against a fence with a cemetery scene behind.

50 Years of Fright at Knott’s Scary Farm

October 5, 2023, 1 Comment

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm, a Halloween staple of Southern California. The fog and monster filled streets are a far cry from the small berry patch with tea room that it started out as in the 1920s, and it’s impressive that both the farm turned amusement park and the somewhat…

Myself, wearing a pink and red floral stripe sleeveless maxi length dress with a light brown lace duster over, standing in front of a green wrought iron gate.

Swamp Witch Summer

August 30, 2023, 1 Comment

For one reason or another, the month of August always reminds me of the south. Perhaps it’s that it tends to get more humid in late summer, or that I begin to start thinking about the Halloween season, which lends itself to the eeriness of the south. I find myself rewatching films and shows that…

Carla and I standing in front of Independence Hall.

Fourth of July Reflections

July 12, 2023, 1 Comment

Last week was the Fourth of July, and Patrick and I spent the day with our dear friend Carla (who seriously always brings out the best in me, I love that I can wholly be myself around her) at Knott’s Berry Farm. What started out as a cloudy morning gave way to sun before the…

Myself, with my back to the camera, the back of my sweater visible which reads "The Twilight Zone" and in the background the elements from the opening sequence.

Putting Around the Twilight Zone

June 16, 2023, 1 Comment

The Twilight Zone ranks among one of the best television shows of all time, and one of my favorites. So when I heard there was an entire mini golf course dedicated to the show, I knew we had to go! Located in the basement of the Horseshoe, fans of the show and lovers of mini…

The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

May 17, 2023, 1 Comment

Long time readers of the blog will remember I was immensely fond Big Thunder Ranch, the petting zoo/restaurant/entertainment venue that was once next door to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and was demolished to make way for Galaxy’s Edge. Every once in awhile I wistfully look at Big Thunder Ranch items on Ebay and recently I…

Myself standing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle wearing silver Minnie Mouse ears that have a lavender bow in the middle, a cream tee with Sleeping Beauty Castle on it in blue and text reading Walt Disney's Disneyland in black, lavender pants, and silver shoes.

Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

May 3, 2023, Leave a Comment on Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Back in 1923 two brothers, Walt and Roy, moved to sunny Los Angeles, here they started the Disney Brothers Studio. Little did they know that 100 years later their company would still be around and be involved with not just cartoons, but live action film and television, including documentaries, multiple theme parks around the world,…

Myself, leaning over a railing, wearing a copper crown, dress with coral sleeves, maroon lace up bodice, and short floral skirt, overlooking the Rivers of America as the sailing ship Columbia comes down the river.

Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

April 19, 2023, Leave a Comment on Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

Spring has sprung and with it brings Dapper Day, the twice yearly event at Disneyland that encourages visitors to “step out in style” and shop the Dapper Day Expo, which is filled with vintage and vintage inspired goodies, as well as amazing artists. Friday night we helped our friends at Match Accessories set up for…

Myself, wearing a red crocheted head scarf, a maxi length, long sleeve dress printed with a quilt like design, of red, blue, yellow, and green. The hem is blue all the way around, a brown belt, and a large squash blossom necklace of green stones, standing next to an old fashioned lamp post, in Frontierland, that has a pine swath with a small ceramic jug and small wooden barrels intertwined with it.

Patchwork Christmas

December 28, 2022, Leave a Comment on Patchwork Christmas

As per our tradition, Patrick and I went to Disneyland on Christmas Day for a relaxing, but fun day going on a few rides, but mainly indulging in many of the sweet treats offered during the holiday season. We also spent a good deal of time just strolling, peaking in the windows at the marvelous…

Myself, standing in front of a pink Main Street building, wearing Minnie Mouse ears of pink, green, and white psychedelic stripes, with a gold mesh bow in the middle, a light brown swede coat, pale green peasant top, jeans, and gold boots. In my hand a purse featuring images from the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Wintertime Sweethearts

December 21, 2022, Leave a Comment on Wintertime Sweethearts

Last weekend Patrick and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, spending the day at Disneyland riding our favorite attractions repeatedly and dining at Cafe Orleans. Growing up, I loved the cartoon Once Upon a Wintertime that was originally from the 1948 film Melody Time, but was featured as part of A Walt Disney Christmas VHS in…

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Amusement Parks

All Hallow’s Eve at Knott’s

50 Years of Fright at Knott’s Scary Farm

Swamp Witch Summer

Fourth of July Reflections

Putting Around the Twilight Zone

The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Yo Ho! A Dapper Life For Me!

Patchwork Christmas

Wintertime Sweethearts