A retro style TV features the cartoon Fallout Boy, giving the thumbs up, next to the TV stands a life size statue of Fallout Boy, in his iconic blue suit with yellow trim. He gives a salute.

Finding out all about Fallout at the Atomic Museum

February 12, 2026, Leave a Comment on Finding out all about Fallout at the Atomic Museum

Recently my friend Cristal and I took a little girls trip to Las Vegas specifically to go to the Atomic Museum because we are both fans of Fallout, and the museum just debuted an exhibit about the video game and show. This was my third visit to the museum, which still ranks among one of…

Exterior of the Punk Rock Museum, a black brick building with neon green letters painted on it reading "The Punk Rock Museum"

You will Not Want to be Sedated at the Punk Rock Museum!

September 2, 2025, 1 Comment

Las Vegas has its fair share of odd museums, from the Mob Museum to the Atomic Testing Museum, there is no shortage of unique things to look at, so it doesn’t surprise me that Vegas is home to the Punk Rock Museum. Opening in 2023, artifacts from the punk music scene are displayed over two…

Overall view of the Liberty Island with hundreds of people outside.

American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

June 25, 2025, Leave a Comment on American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

In November 2001 I made my first trip to New York City. Just two and a half months after the attacks of September 11 (we had booked our trip back in July), it was a surreal experience, as my dad and I attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockettes Christmas show all amid…

Abstract posters from the pro-atomic General Dynamics campaign by Erik Nitsche.

The Bold and Graphic Poster House

June 18, 2025, 1 Comment

New York City is home to many, many museums, and Patrick and I visited a handful, including Poster House. Founded in 2015, Poster House didn’t open its doors until 2019, and today is home to an incredible collection of printed posters both large and small. During our visit they had three really unique exhibits, along…

A large wooden mill like building with a large water wheel and a sign reading "Hot fresh cinnamon bread made daily"

Roller Coasters and Rhinestones: A Visit to Dollywood

April 29, 2025, Leave a Comment on Roller Coasters and Rhinestones: A Visit to Dollywood

Patrick and I just returned from a week long visit to Tennessee, where we criss-crossed the state and did a whole lot, but also not enough! Today is the first of many blog posts from our trip! Dolly Parton is one of the biggest stars of the music industry, and one with a big heart.…

Pricilla's wedding dress and Elvis' tux.

Graceland Circa 1983

April 16, 2025, Leave a Comment on Graceland Circa 1983

Patrick and I are about to embark on a trip to Tennessee, and we will be making a stop at Elvis Presley’s grand home, Graceland. In anticipation of the visit, I thought it would be fun to share a find my dad gave me, photos of Graceland shortly after it opened to the public. After…

A light blue jacket reads "Desilu" in darker blue, worn by the crew, on the left a green stage light reads "Desilu" in script, used on the soundstage.

When Hollywood Went Small: TV History at Hollywood Heritage Museum

January 8, 2025, 2 Comments

Often when we think about “Hollywood” we think about movies, but Hollywood was also home, and still is, to many TV shows. From variety shows to sitcoms and dramas, countless TV programs filmed in and around Hollywood, and recently Hollywood Heritage Museum debuted a brand new exhibit featuring costumes, toys, set pieces, and more from…

An English cottage style complex with an arched gateway reads "The Jim Henson Company" and atop one building is a large statue of Kermit the Frog dressed in Charlie Chaplin's The Tramp outfit, of a black suit, bowler hat, and bamboo cane.

Over 100 years of Entertainment History at the Jim Henson Company Studio

November 28, 2023, 1 Comment

JUNE 2024 UPDATE: The Jim Henson Company has decided to sell and vacate the lot. Read more from The Wrap. MARCH 2024 UPDATE: The studio is being bought by singer John Mayer, read more via Rolling Stone. FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE: The studio was purchased by music artist John Mayer and filmmaker McG. The pair tried…

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 the gold wings from Wonder Woman '84.

Revisiting the Warner Bros. Studio

January 11, 2023, 2 Comments

This year is a big year for the movie industry with lots of anniversaries, including both Disney and Warner Bros. Studios turning 100. While Disney’s icons are of the less tangible, animated variety, Warner Bros. offers incredible studio tours that allows guests to step inside their most beloved films and television series. Way back in…

Atomic Redhead

1980s

Finding out all about Fallout at the Atomic Museum

American Reflections: A Visit to the Statue of Liberty

The Bold and Graphic Poster House

Roller Coasters and Rhinestones: A Visit to Dollywood

Graceland Circa 1983

When Hollywood Went Small: TV History at Hollywood Heritage Museum

Over 100 years of Entertainment History at the Jim Henson Company Studio

The Forgotten Adopt-a-Burro Program at Disneyland

Revisiting the Warner Bros. Studio