A year ago this past Sunday, my mom died at the age of 56 after a lifetime battle with Type I diabetes. Her death, much like her life, was complicated and sorrowful. I grew up believing – in dark recesses … Continue reading
Ten Things I Learned in Three Days
…..*cough* is this thing on? Yeah, it’s been awhile. Although I’m not sure I’ll be getting back to regular writing — whether on this site, or somewhere else — I’m resurrecting the ole’ Nerds in Wonderland blog for a minute to … Continue reading
This post brought to you by Ke$ha: Disneyland, day 3
So…it’s taken me so long to write up this trip report that I have a new Disneyland trip to plan before I even finish writing up this one! Yes, that’s right; to usher out a bad year that included an … Continue reading
Crying, Disneyland, etc: The Saga Continues (Day 2, Part 2)
Day 2, Part 2 When I last left you, I had just finished a lovely lunch at Carthay Circle. I had spent a good six hours crying all over Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Basically, I was overstimulated and ridiculously … Continue reading
The day my nervous system died: Day 2 at Disneyland, Part 1
Saturday, January 25 You know what’s great about being an East Coaster who visits Disneyland? The time difference so works in your favor for early mornings. So on this particular Saturday morning, I was up with the sun in order … Continue reading
It’s Not About the Four Dollars, or: Let’s Stop Having the Wrong Argument
As you’ve likely heard by now (and likely heard ad nauseum), Walt Disney World pulled a fast one on the public this weekend, enacting across-the-board ticket price increases with no warning on all four of its Florida parks. This is … Continue reading