From the 2000’s on, I am splitting my movie challenge so that the Pixar films are separate. Monsters Inc, 2001 I was trying to parse out what made this movie…
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Meet the Robinsons, 2007 This was a cute, weird little movie. Little genius Lewis, despite being adorable, smart, blonde and blue-eyed, hasn’t been adopted in 12 years because he is…
I am going to start putting the Pixar films in their own post. Fantasia 2000 Ok, so it came out in 1999, but it has 2000 in the title. It…
Whew, I got through the 80’s, now I am entering into the Disney Renaissance. I have seen the majority of these many times, as I think most parents of college…
The Disney studio struggled in the 80s. Only one movie rose above, becoming a classic with fans and merchandising and recognition. Looking back on my childhood, I think part of…
A part of creativity is being willing to fail. Instead of taking a well-worn path, you strike out into the unknown, where it’s quite possible you will get lost, fall…
Things I’ve learned about cross-stitch: You don’t use the whole string of embroidery floss most of the time All the crosses should go in the same direction or order. It…
I’ve seen a lot of ironic/sassy cross-stitch lately and I want to give this craft a try. I have many works of cross-stitch in my house- pillows and framed art…
My (college-aged) daughter and I were discussing life skills, A.K.A. “adulting”. I realized that they have changed a little bit since I was starting out in the world. For example,…
We are living in interesting times. I’d usually have most of my summer planned out already, filling my Saturdays with magicians, scientists and themed parties, teen gatherings one weeknight, elementary…
