Weekend 300.0 (Rare 3 Day Weekend)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Winston Smith

…and great timing because my Space Mountain Graphic Novel just arrived! Weekend 279.0 (Post Con/Abridged) (1) A quote from Hayao Miyazaki in The Art of the Wind Rises: “I don’t Continue Reading →

Weekend 299.0 (Great Company)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) Horst Brandstätter inducted into Hall of Fame by Toy Industry Association (Playmobil Collectors Club) “He received the award for his outstanding role in the growth and development of the Continue Reading →

Weekend 298.0 (Anniversary Edition)

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Winston Smith

Rubik’s Cube joins a list of pop culture icons celebrating significant anniversaries in 2014. The list already includes; Playmobil, 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, MST3K, Ford Mustang, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Continue Reading →

Weekend 295.0

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney (NY TIMES) (2) Book Review: ‘Whistler’ by Daniel E. Sutherland (WSJ – Registration Required) “Unity and coherence in Whistler’s life, Mr. Sutherland suggests, Continue Reading →

Weekend 294.0

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Winston Smith

(1) 10 Need-To-Know Fun Facts About The Wind Rises (D23) (1a) The Wind Rises: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki (Rolling Stone) “The wind is rising. We must try to live.” — Continue Reading →

Birth By Sleep Reboot

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Winston Smith

Thanks WOPR! (1) What is Kingdom Hearts? The entire Kingdom Hearts series explained. (2) 15 Times Disney Villains Were Just Trying To Be Helpful

Weekend 281.0

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Winston Smith

(1) The 5 Keys to Keeping (Real) Friends (WSJ) “Friends need as much if not more tending as a garden of flowers. Because friendship lies at the center of good Continue Reading →

Weekend 279.0 (Post Con/Abridged)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Winston Smith

(1) Disney to Release Space Mountain Graphic Novel with Gorgeous Kelley Jones Art (1a) The Guy Who Created Star Tours and Splash Mountain: Disney Legend and former Imagineering executive Tony Continue Reading →

Road Trip Planning: Disney Inspired

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Winston Smith

Recently uncovered gem from the Limestone Archives! A Tale Of Two Main Streets; The towns that inspired Disney are searching for a little magic of their own. (NY TIMES) “While Continue Reading →

Weekend 277.1 (…goodness which gives extras)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Winston Smith

(1) Book Review: ‘Secrets of Disney’s Glorious Gardens’ (2) Ancient art form enjoying a revival (Middle East Interiors) “Stained glass adds an unparalleled sense of art, peace and history, something Continue Reading →

Limestone Roof

Our history now descends from a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust.

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