Category Archives: Things

Things: Miniature Moments – Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. is hosting a new exhibition that is bigger than the name might imply. Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments is packed full of only thousands of the small wonders this … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Television, Things | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Hallmark, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Miniature Moments, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Star Trek, Star Wars, Television, The Henry Ford Museum, Things | Leave a comment

Things: Toy Story Slinky Dog on Model Train Layout

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We just recently visited The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI for the first time in over three years. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the new exhibits that they’ve created since the pandemic started. There’s a nice little model … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Characters, Pixar, Things, Transportation, Videos | Tagged Attractions, Characters, Couplings, Greenfield Village, Model Trains, Pixar, Slinky Dog, Steam Trains, The Henry Ford Museum, Things, Toy Story, Trains, Transportation, Videos | Leave a comment

Things: Triangle Island Lighthouse in BC

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

You would have found this little would-be lifesaver about 50 km (30 miles) off the northern tip of Vancouver Island on Triangle Island. Donald Graham said that “Triangle Island conjures up savage weather, disaster, and death – complete and utter … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, History, Museums, Things, Trip Report | Tagged Attractions, British Columbia, History, Lighthouse, Museums, Sooke Region Museum, Things, Triangle Island, Trip Report | Leave a comment

Things: One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Cartoon Kingdom

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Cartoon Kingdom is a local memorabilia store that sells all kinds of toys and collectibles featuring most of your favorite characters and IPs from movies and animation. I’ve visited the store for years and have certainly purchased my fair share … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Commercial, Displays, Signage, Things | Tagged Advertising, Cartoon Kingdom, Commercial, Displays, Signage, Things | Leave a comment

Things: The Science Behind Pixar Travelling Animation Exhibit

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We had a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan back in October of 2017. Pixar had come to town to teach one and all about the science behind how everyone’s favorite animated classics are … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Attractions, Events, Museums, Pixar, Things, Trip Report, Videos | Tagged Animation, Attractions, Events, Museums, Pixar, Things | Leave a comment

Things: Green Lantern’s Coupling

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Tradespeople are heroes too. Don’t believe me? What about the last time a plumber showed up to unplug your toilet one hour before that big party you’d been planning for weeks? Come on: You felt like carrying that guy around … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic Books, Humor, Things | Tagged Comic Books, Coupling, Green Lantern, Green Lantern Oath, Hal Jordan, Humor, Plumbing, Things | Leave a comment