Safe & Sane

Happy 4th of July

Make sure and light off your snakes when you are doing your fireworks. It is the patriotic thing to do.

Anime Expo

Well it is Anime Expo time again. This is a photo of my booth from last year and this year I will have even more stuff with me. I have plush, buttons, necklaces, books, art, comics and a few t-shirts.

The show is at the LA Convention Center downtown and runs from July 2-5. Click on the link below to find times and admission prices.

Anime Expo

Addicted to Cookies

Wig Collection

Vulcan Love Song

1974 Funny Face Fun Club

Summertime Nap

Adventure Thru Inner Space

Adventure Thru Inner Space was always my favorite ride at Disneyland. It was so moody and unusual that it took you out of reality into a great constructed environment. Unlike the other rides that tried to replicate other time periods or locations, Inner Space took you to the microscopic world. Since that world is not observable visually, it has to represented in a new abstract language. And the Paul Frees soundtrack and crazy music just added to that wonderful experience.

Since it was such a strange attraction, Disneyland did not make many souvenirs other than a little booklet and a record. I have the giant attraction poster but have never gotten it framed. So in the end most of what is left of the ride is our memories and remembrances.

Zen Overload

Classic Animation

This weekend I wasa lucky enough to purchase a nice group of animation cels, drawings and concept art from Playhouse Pictures. Playhouse closed up their studio in LA a few years ago and it is great to pick up some of the art at the flea market.

Speeding Towards Disaster