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The Joy of Mailing a Postcard

The Joy of Mailing a Postcard

Discover the enduring magic of mailing postcards in our fast-paced digital world. From creating emotional bonds to serving practical needs, postcards offer a timeless way to connect. Learn why this tangible form of communication enriches our lives and deserves a revival in the modern age.

Don Agrati: The Mickey Mouse Club #13

Don Agrati: The Mickey Mouse Club #13

Don Agrati was a third season replacement cast member on The Mickey Mouse Club. Unlike other cast members, who stayed with the Disney company after leaving the show (at least for a while), Don immediately jumped into other acting projects, and is best known for an eleven-year stint on the TV show, My Three Sons. This is Don’s unique story.

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Mary Blair: Disney Inspirations

Mary Blair was a prominent animator and color designer for the Walt Disney Company. She got her start in 1940, and made an immediate and excellent impression on Walt. Even after resigning from the company as a full-time employee, Walt kept bringing her back to work on projects for his company. Here is her story.

Cubby O’Brien: The Mickey Mouse Club

Cubby O’Brien: The Mickey Mouse Club #5

Cubby O’Brien is one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club, and is one of the best-known of the male Mouseketeers to this day. In addition to being an actor, dancer, and singer on the show, Cubby is a drummer, and this has been his primary career for most of his life. This is Cubby’s interesting story.