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Echoes from Yesteryears

Antique stores are like hidden treasure troves filled with relics from times gone by, waiting to be discovered. Among these treasures are old postcards, sometimes forgotten in dusty bins or hidden in untidy corners. Though they may seem like simple pieces of cardboard, each postcard holds its own unique stories and memories. So, take a moment to relax and let go of the hustle and bustle of daily...

Karen Pendleton: The Mickey Mouse Club

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Karen Pendleton was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club. She stayed with the show for its entire time on TV, then quit acting after that. In fact, she went on to lead a pretty normal life, though she was always fond of her Mickey Mouse Club years, and always willing to attend reunions. This is her story.

Cruella de Vil: Disney Villains

Cruella de Vil: Disney Villains

Cruella de Vil is the villain of the Disney cartoon 101 Dalmatians and the novel upon which it is based. She is an innately villainous character, seemingly born that way, with no motive other than to get what she wants, and no empathy. A classic narcissistic sociopath, Cruella is an iconic villain in modern fiction. Read more about this Disney villain here.

Walt Disney Inspirations: Bob Gurr

Bob Gurr: Disney Inspirations

Bob Gurr is a well-known and my favorite Disney Imagineer. He started his career as an industrial designer out of college, but soon went to work for Disney. His imprint on the company can mainly be seen in the theme parks, where he had a hand in designing many of the rides. Here is Bob’s story, both at his Disney career and beyond it.