Monthly Archives: June 2011

You recognized one or two of the names

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Mike Reardon

But most of you have no idea who most of them are. Philo T. Farnsworth, Percy Spencer, Karl Benz, Alexander Bell, Elisha Gray, Charles Babbage. and J. C. R. Licklider Yet one of you suggested we would curl up in … Continue reading →

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Riddle me this

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mike Reardon

The last two posts have been leading up to this Philo T. Farnsworth Percy Spencer Karl Benz Alexander Bell Elisha Gray Charles Babbage J. C. R. Licklider They have something in common. You might be able to guess. But you … Continue reading →

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What if your…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Microwave stopped working Or your phone? No lights, no phones, no motor cars. Not a single luxury. What then? Just Sayin’      

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What if?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Mike Reardon

This was all you got. On every TV. On every computer. On every smartphone and tablet. What then? Just Sayin’  

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A friend said something the other day

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mike Reardon

That reminded me of a Robert Frost poem I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made … Continue reading →

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The voices in my head

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Were childhood memories This is the street I grew up on. We stopped by while I was my hometown, Haverhill, MA this week. Just like we always did when we visited Mom. And Mom would tell us stories about all … Continue reading →

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Carpe diem or arreptus a die?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Mike Reardon

It’s your choice. The operative word is choice. Americans are gaining more free time, but are devoting most of it to leisure rather than learning new skills or working out, according to a new government survey. On average, Americans aged … Continue reading →

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You never know. What I didn’t tell you yesterday.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Mike Reardon

It isn’t just a Disney thing. I was at Fenway Park yesterday with my niece. Other than the Sox stranding 11 men on base and losing to the Padres, it was a perfect night at the ball park. We sang … Continue reading →

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You never know

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mike Reardon

How do cast members stay inspired? A guest asked that question on the Disney Institute Facebook page recently. Here’s how I answered it: But here’s a better answer. One that came to me by way of a cousin. I’ve quoted … Continue reading →

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Lemonade Stands. As American as Mom and Apple Pie, aren’t they?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Mike Reardon

They’re fun. They’re educational. They’re illegal. Yes. Yes. Huh? Technically, in most states, lemonade stands are illegal. They violate ordinances designed to protect and promote commerce and the health and safety of the general public. But, c’mon, kids selling lemonade … Continue reading →

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