A sight for sore eyes (or feet) is a bus when you’re waiting at one of the transportation points at … More
Month: September 2014
Movie review: ‘Just Go With It’
At first on my blog, I tried to avoid reviewing movies that were too new or among the top films … More
Sponsorship of high school clocks
Of course the idea of sponsorship has long ago reached the level of high school sports, even field clocks at … More
Today’s Disney photo: A splash of color in EPCOT
Across the avenue from the pyramid building of the Mexico pavilion in the World Showcase of EPCOT is a shop … More
Movie review: ‘Man of the House’ (1995)
I have reviewed a kid-friendly film (“First Kid” – click here for my review) and while writing it, I recalled … More
A look back: Early morning in Beijing
Here’s a view from my room Jiu Hua Spa & Convention Center (Xiao Tan Shan; Chang Ping District) in Beijing … More
Today’s Disney photo: Going, going … ‘Maelstrom’ soon to be gone
The “Maelstrom” ride in the Norway pavilion at EPCOT is getting a make-over and will become a “Frozen”-themed ride in … More
Movie review: ‘First Kid’
It’s tough to pull off a kid-type movie without sacrificing the depth that a little more mature audience (no, not … More
A look back: Shuttle service at a resort in China
Here’s a look at an elevated shuttle service from when we stayed at the Jiu Hua Spa & Convention Center … More
Today’s Disney photo: Another look at the ‘Legacy’ wall at EPCOT
Previously, I posted an up-close photo of the “Leave a Legacy,” where people can have their photo etched into steel … More
Movie review: ‘My Blue Heaven’
What Steve Martin does best is take a role, make you laugh and yet know that you’d like to be … More
A look back: A low-tech vehicle at Beijing resort
When we were in China in 2007 on a trip by the Barron Collier High School marching band, we stayed … More
Today’s Disney photo: Looking for a snack
Here’s a sparrow perched on a ceiling lantern in the dining area of the Kringla Bakeri og Kafe in the … More
Movie review: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
I really enjoy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” not only because of the quality of work from the actors, but also because … More
A look back: Apple billboard in Beijing (pre-iPhone)
I believe this iPod billboard would have featured an iPhone by Apple in Beijing in 2007, but our visit to … More
Today’s Disney photo: Who’s looking at you at Mine Train?
Here’s another shot Allison snagged at the end of Walt Disney World’s new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride when we … More
Movie review: ‘Little Giants’
I’ll admit that I’m a bit of sucker for films where the down-and-out kids or the nerdy ones come out … More
A look back: Wow … it’s snake wine in China
Guess what this is … it’s a jug full of snake wine. Yes, snake wine in China. We saw this … More
Today’s Disney photo: Hi, Mickey! Hi, Minnie!
Mickey and Minnie always greet guests each morning at the Welcome Show to open the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney … More
Movie review: ‘Under Siege’
A good seaborne action film isn’t easy to bring to the big screen: There’s a limited environment in which to … More
A look back: Drumline plays near the Great Wall of China
The Barron Collier High School Band (Naples, Fla.) played U.S. patriotic music at the Great Wall when it visited China in … More
Today’s Disney photo: It’s in the design
You obviously know what this is: a close-up of the signature “Spaceship Earth” design near the front of EPCOT at … More
Movie review: ‘Uncle Buck’
When many remember John Hughes’ films, they’re reminded of teenagers, teen angst and coming-of-age stories. However, whenever I think of … More
A look back: More at Arches
Here’s another shot from Arches National Park in 2003. We traveled to Colorado to ski at Winter Park and during … More