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The World is a Carousel of Color

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike Reardon

The miracle of imagination,  The marvels of earth, sea and sky, These wonders untold Are ours to behold Some things never get old. I watched this show for the third time last night. It gets better every time I see it. Walt … Continue reading →

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Casual Fridays? Beards?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mike Reardon

Are we in Fantasyland? No, Snow White‘s seven dwarfs won’t need to worry about getting upstaged by bearded Disney theme park employees any time soon. But the so-called “Disney Look” – a legendarily strict dress code that dates from Disneyland‘s … Continue reading →

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Two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Horns of a steer, an adorable fellow! From head to tail, he’s royal purple pigment. And there, voila! You have a Figment. What do dreams and this Disney character have in common? A dream, without action, is just another figment … Continue reading →

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In case you’re wondering

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike Reardon

This is why we moved to Florida Snow began to fall in bursts in New York City by late morning. It was driving at times, but mixed with periods of rain that prevented any accumulation on the warm pavement. It … Continue reading →

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Seems a bit weird, doesn’t it?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Angry Birds Aim For World Domination We’re all weird, but, evidently, sometimes our weirdness aligns. Rovio, the Finnish company behind the title, said it would try to turn Angry Birds’ worldwide popularity into an entertainment franchise that is as all-conquering as … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we all need

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mike Reardon

a little boost A little inspiration, a little heart-start Where do you go to find inspiration? Or, do you find it everywhere? Just Sayin’

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Portland, OR: Old School

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Mike Reardon

The Firehouse Restaurant was an incredible find! Located in 100-year old renovated Firehouse 29, the restaurant features a wood-fired oven and an easy, laid-back, sit and talk a spell kind if charm. I loved it. I never would have found it by … Continue reading →

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I only hope we never lose sight of one thing

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Mike Reardon

that it was all started by a mouse. 40 years ago today, October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened its doors. And a dream became real. Thank you Walt. And Roy O. And Roy E. For helping us all to … Continue reading →

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I went to Disneyland this week

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Disneyland is different from Walt Disney World The attractions are different. The size is different. Lots of things are different. But some things are the same. The music on Main St, for example. It’s exactly the same. And the people … Continue reading →

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And sometimes, you have to go find opportunity

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Mike Reardon

Because it doesn’t always walk up and stare you in the face. We did it (Disneyland), in the knowledge that most of the people I talked to thought it would be a financial disaster – closed and forgotten within the … Continue reading →

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