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Mickey Mouse-How and Why he was created…
It is hard to believe that Christmas, 2020 is only a few weeks away. Most in the country will not mourn the passing of this gloomy and for many, a sad year. As the country strives to return to normalcy, it still seems far in the distant. Although Walt Disney World is opened, it is with many restrictions during the “phased” re-opening. I even let my annual pass expire, even with the extra four months tacked on by Disney for the “Covid” situation, because I rather wait for a full returning of the World and its offerings. So, I have decided to write another article on the reason that Walt…
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Mickey Mouse-A Cure for Depression…
I am submitting this, one of my favorite early pieces on Mickey Mouse. As the whole nation sits under basic lockdown and quarantine because of the annual flu season and now, this addition of the Corona virus, millions of Americans are shut out of their jobs, millions, yes millions of businesses are shuttered until further notice, this depressing and bleak times are reminisce of the Worldwide Great Depression. Beginning on black Thursday, October 24th, 1929, this economic upheaval lasted until the start of World War II. To help getting us through this modern “Depression” I offer a look at how our favorite Mouse, Mickey helped lift America from the doldrums…
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Freddie Moore-A real Disney Character…
Even the gifted prophetic Walt Disney could not have foretold the present state of his company. Today, the Walt Disney Company has its tendrils entwined into almost every entertainment, vacation and theme park venues in the world. Disney operates the world’s most successful Cruise lines, soon to have seven ships afloat. They administer the Disney Vacation Club, one of the most advanced Time Share Operations Worldwide. Disney today owns many of the top entertainment franchises ever build…LucasFilms, Marvel Studios, Pixar, ABC and the list goes on. With its stable of Imagineers, craftsmen, engineers and CGI studios, there is no attraction nor Theme Park lacking the latest in technological advances. But…
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Mickey Mouse-A Cure for the Depression…
It’s hard to believe, but another Christmas season is almost upon us. This mostly Christian annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus is also celebrated by countless millions of non-Christians world-wide. It represents hope and family, giving and of course parties, family gatherings and for children, opening gifts from Santa Claus. Next to the uniquely American Holiday of Thanksgiving, it is truly the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” But, for many millions, it is also a sad time, a melancholy day. No one wants to be alone, especially on Christmas. And for many, no jobs, family strife and other worldly problems are in evident. Last week as my wife…