The Wild World of Rolly Crump

October 24, 2024, 1 Comment

When visiting Disneyland, it can be easy for the average guest to forget about the hundreds of pieces of concept art that were created in the development of any attraction. But not for me. For two decades, I’ve been in love with the concept work Imagineer Rolly Crump did for Disneyland, especially his ideas for…

Myself, wearing a Hex Girls t-shirt and purple shorts, walking through the pumpkin Patch.

Bates Nut Farm: The 100 Year Old Farm to Find Your Perfect Pumpkin

October 22, 2024, 3 Comments

When fall arrives, it means it’s time to find a pumpkin patch and pick that perfect prized pumpkin to take home. Over the years I’ve tried to find just the right pumpkin patch, and I mean honest to goodness pumpkin patch, where you pick a pumpkin off the vine! This year we decided to venture…

Halloween at Home

October 9, 2024, 2 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Time to showcase our Halloween decor! As I’ve said before, almost every holiday every year since we bought the house has presented its own interesting set of challenges because of one thing or another. Earlier this year we acquired a massive Kodak sign which threw a wrench in how…

Background, which is tinted red, is filled with images of the devil, including a mask, female dancers in devil costumes, and a copy of the Satanic Bible. Overlayed across the top reads "Atomic Redhead Presents Devilish Ditties Fiery songs from the Depths of Hell"

13 Songs From the Depths of Hell!

October 2, 2024, 1 Comment

How can it already be October? September has flown by and I feel as if I haven’t done much Halloween related things, although part of that is due to spraining my foot! And the fact Patrick and I continue to volunteer to prep for Anaheim’s Halloween parade. So it’s as good as time as any…

A small golden metal cup features a medallion with a witch on a broom and text that reds "Anaheim Halloween Festival"

Discovering a Rare Treasure from Anaheim’s Halloween Past

September 18, 2024, 1 Comment

I know things have been quiet for awhile, and you’re about to find out why! First, Patrick and I have been spending a great deal of our time volunteering for the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. Long time readers of the blog are familiar with Anaheim’s unique 100 year old tradition. Every so often…

A 1963 Volkswagen Bettle, painted cream with red, white, and blue racing stripes over the hood, roof, and back. Painted on the hood and side is the number 52 inside a circle.

From Cars to the Moon to Mini Golf, D23 Weekend!

August 14, 2024, 2 Comments

Last weekend Disney fans from across the globe descended upon Anaheim for D23 Expo, a three day event that celebrates all things Disney (including Star Wars, Marvel, and even FX, Hulu, ABC, and 20th Century Fox projects). The weekend is packed with exhibits, panels, experiences, demos, and shopping. Often the biggest highlight of the event…

Close-up of the marquee in color, red neon script reads "Whisky a Go Go" and below in interchangeable block letters it reads "Robby Krieger"

Time Traveling back to 1966 at The Whisky A Go Go with Robby Krieger

August 8, 2024, 1 Comment

If you pick up any book about music in the 1960s or 70s, there is a more than likely chance that one venue will be mentioned more than any other, and that is The Whisky A Go Go. In the summer of 1964 The Whisky opened its doors, eventually becoming a legendary mecca for the…

Myself, with my hair down, wearing a white tshirt featuring a red stop sign reading "Stop Pre" blue jean cut off shirts, and red, white, and blue Nike shoes.

On Your Mark: How an Olympic Joke Tee became an Icon

August 6, 2024, Leave a Comment on On Your Mark: How an Olympic Joke Tee became an Icon

The Olympics are in full force and it always reminds me of where I was born and went to college, Eugene, Oregon, aka TrackTown USA, and a guy named Steve Prefontaine. Before the Olympic torch begins its journey to the location of the games, before the athletes arrive at the village, US Track and Field…

Close-up of the neon and bulbs above the marquee reading "The El Capitan Theatre"

Backstage at the Lavish El Capitan Theatre

July 31, 2024, 1 Comment

Los Angeles has many glorious movie palaces scattered throughout, one incredible theatre is the El Capitan, located in the heart of Hollywood. Recently Patrick and I got to go behind the scenes of this historic theatre, and just a few days later returned to see Deadpool & Wolverine, so it should be noted that this…

Image of me, with my red hair down, and a blue and white scarf in it as a headband, wearing a cream dress with a lace panel in the center. At the high neckline is a blue flower brooch, standing in front of the Muzeo with its banners advertising the exhibits.

Muzeo contrasts Victorian Mourning with Edward Mobley’s Cute Critters

July 24, 2024, 1 Comment

Content Warning: The following post includes images and discussions of death, including images of post-mortem photography. If you wish to not view or read that portion of the post, stop reading after the mention of Bitter Squeaks’ Etsy shop. Last week the Muzeo, Anaheim’s beloved little museum, unveiled two new amazing exhibits, Rubber Menagerie and…