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Atomic Redhead

Unique Destinations, Weird History and More…

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    • Filming Locations
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    • Bizarre & Unique
    • Abandoned
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    • Disney Parks & Resorts
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    • The Wild West
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    • Strange Tales
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    • Product Reviews
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Donald Duck gestures to myself, wearing a green University of Oregon shirt, featuring him as the Oregon Duck, and I hold my hands in the shape of an O, a common practice to show team spirit.

Ruffled Feathers: Donald Duck and the University of Oregon

September 5, 2019, 5 Comments on Ruffled Feathers: Donald Duck and the University of Oregon

It’s football season, and while I may not be a football fan, I am reminded of my alma mater, the University of Oregon, and its unique mascot history with Disney. Yes, as you may already know and can see here, Donald Duck was (and still kind of is) the mascot for the University of Oregon.…

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Donald and his arsenal to do his taxes: A range of books (including two law books, a math book, and an algebra book), yardstick, globe, a bottle of paste, a bottle of aspirin, a box of files, two adding machines, a compass, and his piggy bank.

That Time Donald Duck Helped America Pay Their Taxes

February 11, 2019, 4 Comments on That Time Donald Duck Helped America Pay Their Taxes

For those in the United States, it’s tax season…everyone’s favorite time of the year, right? Well, once upon a time, a little angry duck helped everyone pay their taxes a lot quicker. On December 12th, 1941 Walt Disney received a call from the United States government. Walt had already lent his studio’s services for the…

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Saying Goodbye to the 60th

August 31, 2016, 2 Comments on Saying Goodbye to the 60th

With September beginning tomorrow, Halloween and all things pumpkin flavored are on the mind. But come September 5th, Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration for their 60th anniversary will finally end. Yes, the Diamond Celebration lasted well over a year, but it was such fun. With our visit to Portland coming up, we popped in to experience the 60th…

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A Diamond Studded Affair

July 30, 2015, 9 Comments on A Diamond Studded Affair

Despite my many visits to Disneyland Resort during its 60th anniversary Diamond Celebration, I had yet to meet our beloved characters along Main Street USA in their special outfits designed just for the 60th. Part of that was because I wanted to wear an outfit inspired by their outfits! And I finally was able to…

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Janey 🍊 California Blogger 🌵 Cosmic American Fashion, Amusement Parks, Unique Destinations, & Weird History 🗺

On the blog! @womensmarch LA. #bansoffourbodies #w On the blog! @womensmarch LA. #bansoffourbodies #womensmarch
@disneyland ‘s Main Street Electrical Parade tur @disneyland ‘s Main Street Electrical Parade turns 50 this year! I absolutely adore this parade! Learn more about how it came to be and see more photos on the blog! 💡 Link in stories and bio! 
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Dreams really do come true! I got to see @orvillep Dreams really do come true! I got to see @orvillepeck at @pappyandharriets ! It was a magical night I’ll never forget and I’m so glad I got to go with other badass babes @brittanyalyse and @ravenzahara . 🎶 More over on the blog. Link in bio.
I am at a loss for words right now. I can barely f I am at a loss for words right now. I can barely function, but I have to get my gloves on and be ready to fight. We won’t go back. I beg that you listen to those who seek abortions, and why the service is essential healthcare. 📸 from the 2019 @womensmarch , will be masking up for the one later this month.
Celebrated Halfway to Halloween at @spookyswapmeet Celebrated Halfway to Halloween at @spookyswapmeet and saw some familiar faces that I greatly missed! Scored some fresh vintage Halloween decor and even bought tickets to Midsummer Scream! 🎃
Another spring @dapperday has come and gone. See m Another spring @dapperday has come and gone. See more on the blog! 🌼 Link in stories and bio!
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My birthday was last week, and I spent part of it My birthday was last week, and I spent part of it at…a convenience store. Yep. But it’s not just any convenience store, it’s the “store where creatures meet” the infamous Canyon Country Store in the heart of Laurel Canyon. Learn more about the store and the canyon that produced some of the most iconic songs in music history over on the blog. 🎶 Link in bio and stories! ❤️ Special shout out to @ondinira for my amazing Taurus necklace!
BLOGGED! A visit to Peggy Sue’s 50s Diner. Today BLOGGED! A visit to Peggy Sue’s 50s Diner. Today this icon of Yermo is a sprawling maze paying homage to the 50, but it started out as a humble roadside diner built from railroad ties. See and read more on the blog! 🍔 Link in stories and profile!
After a quick round of shopping at the @dapperdaye After a quick round of shopping at the @dapperdayexpo where I scored this ultra cute brooch from @matchaccessories it’s time to loaf by the pool and soak up some sun. Spring, who? It’s summertime, baby.
En route to Calico you pass by the deserted Jenny En route to Calico you pass by the deserted Jenny Rose, with its massive neon heart sign. No customers except for the crows. It is odd that the furniture inside have faded sold tags, as if they were off to a new home, but instead they still sit, waiting, caked in dust. Did you ever get to stop and eat at Jenny Rose before it closed? 
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BLOGGED! A visit to Calico Ghost Town! 🏚 Link i BLOGGED! A visit to Calico Ghost Town! 🏚 Link in stories and bio! @iiswhoiis fans may find this place familiar as it was used in her “High Road” video.
Last Sunday’s look. 🐰 🐣 @loveal_co is maki Last Sunday’s look. 🐰 🐣 @loveal_co is making products that seriously speak to me.
BLOGGED! A visit to Hollywood Forever to take @cem BLOGGED! A visit to Hollywood Forever to take @cemeterytourguide ‘s amazing tour of this beautiful cemetery! Plus we got to meet @closeupthecemeterycat ! 🐈‍⬛ Learn more about this unique Hollywood location, and the story of Close Up on the blog! Link in stories on bio!
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Tax the church and support your local drive-in. Tax the church and support your local drive-in.
Part 2 of our visit to the Nethercutt is up on the Part 2 of our visit to the Nethercutt is up on the blog! This portion, located in a separate building across the street, is only accessible through a paid, guided tour, and includes more cars, more hood ornaments (yes that is a Puss in Boots hood ornament!) and mechanical orchestrions. See more on the blog! Link in stories and bio!
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