Researching breakfast cereals takes you down some rather peculiar pathways. Take Ralston's "Freakies" for instance...the 70s were an odd time...

Need a bit of distraction? Feel like doing a little time travel? Pull on your acid wash jeans, pop Huey Lewis and the News in the cassette player, and hop in the DeLorean and join me in the 1980s for a look at the video game Little Computer People. thecozygamingcafe.wordpress.com/2026/01/25/l...

Still bingeing gameshows through this winter storm, and it led to a memory. I think it was my grandparents' anniversary, which also doubled as a family reunion. As part of the festivities, the family played their own version of "The Newlywed Game" with my uncle performing the part of Bob Eubanks.

Totally forgot that there was an episode of Floor is Lava featuring Orange Cassidy, Chuck Taylor, and the Cosmic Killer Kris Statlander.

Sad. Angry. Overwhelmed. You'll forgive me if I still post about silly crap that makes me happy. It's not indifference. It's just trying to stay afloat.

The snow continues to pile up. An evening of watching Supermarket Swap and The Price is Right has transformed into an afternoon of watching Jeopardy re-runs.

Watching old re-runs of Supermarket Sweep and they showed Crystal Pepsi. And suddenly I found myself back in DFW pulling a bottle of Crystal Pepsi out of my parent's refrigerator in 1992...

It's beginning to snow, and we're likely snowed in for the next few days. Which means I'm bingeing old episodes of The Price is Right and Supermarket Sweep

Greyfriars Bobby is a lesser-known #Disney film, but it is a gem. Find out more about this wonderful little movie in the newest Make Mine Music blog. makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/1...

I've yet to see the movie (though it's on my list to watch soon) but this morning's soundtrack is the beautiful score for Richard Linklater's film Blue Moon, composed by Graham Reynolds.

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men, Disney's 1952 live-action film starring Richard Todd (along w/ great performances by Peter Finch as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Hubert Gregg as Prince John, & James Hayter as Friar Tuck) is a great example of why I love classic movies. Epic. Gorgeous. Fun.

Tonight's viewing is Disney's The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

Because of the Hayley Mills memoir I'm reading (titled "Forever Young") I've had the song by Alphaville stuck in my head FOR DAYS.

If you've never seen Greyfriars Bobby, Disney's 1961 adaptation of Eleanor Atkinson's historical novel, you're not alone. It's not one of the company's best-known movies, which is a shame. It's a charming, big-hearted movie that's beautifully shot. makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/1...

Drop a hero

The current Disney-adjacent read is "Forever Young" by the wonderful Hayley Mills. I'm only about 50 pages in, but so far it's been a delight to read and a fascinating look into her remarkable life, career, and family.

Man, oh man, this movie is good. They just really didn't miss with this series, did they?

I'm about 50% through @frankconniff.bsky.social 's Twenty Five Mystery Science Theater 300 Films That Changed My Life in No Way Whatsoever. It's like the late-night rambling conversations you might have with friends when you've been up too late, drank too much coffee, and just watched Pod People.

If you've never seen Greyfriars Bobby, Disney's 1961 adaptation of Eleanor Atkinson's historical novel, you're not alone. It's not one of the company's best-known movies, which is a shame. It's a charming, big-hearted movie that's beautifully shot. makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/1...

Greyfriars Bobby is a lesser-known #Disney film, but it is a gem. Find out more about this wonderful little movie in the newest Make Mine Music blog. makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/19/1...

We watched Prey this evening, and it's easily one of the best genre films I've ever seen. Stunning cinematography, an excellent script, and great performances. Absolutely blown away.

I love the movies. I've always loved them. Movies in the theater. Movies at home. All of it. Starting tomorrow, I'm kicking off a series on the Make Mine Music blog about Disney's live-action movies. We'll take a look at a different film every other week. I can't wait.

It's been awhile, but we're re-watching How To Train Your Dragon this afternoon, and I really want to visit Berk and pet a dragon...

Watching episodes of The Golden Girls in honor of Betty White's 104th Birthday!

TIL that the Today show used to have a chimpanzee mascot named J. Fred Muggs.

Reading Robert M. Grippo and Christopher Hoskin's history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and it's a fascinating look at one of my favorite annual traditions. Great history and some incredible photographs of parades past.

Tonight's view: the 1997 Anaconda. When cinema may very well have peaked.

I feel like you could say this about every game in the Monkey Island series. I've revisited them all, and love each one.

Though I've only met them once, I have a deep and abiding love for these frogs. They are family now.

Still the greatest television commercial ever made. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqK-...

Watching some old school Adam the Woo this evening. It's a silly connection, but I always appreciated that he seemed to be an even bigger Jim Varney/Ernest P. Worrell fan than me. Here's a really old vlog where he visited filming locations for Ernest Saves Christmas. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaYe...

I wrapped up my article on "So Dear to My Heart" and can't wait for this one to debut in Celebrations. I love this movie, and can't wait to share more about with our readers.

Yes, it's escapist, but honestly, I just want to be walking around on Main Street USA listening to the Dapper Dans and the ragtime piano at Casey's Corner.

This morning's listening...

The two manga I finished today. Hikaru in the Light is a really fun story about following your dreams (though the world of Pop Idols sounds brutal) and Senpai is an Otokonoko is a fun story about relationships (romantic and friendship) and figuring out who you are.

I've got a new blog up and running! It's called The Cozy Gaming Cafe, and it will publish every other week. It's all about cozy video games. In the very first blog post, we take a look at Cozy Grove by @spryfox.bsky.social #gaming #videogames thecozygamingcafe.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/h...

I've got a new blog up and running! It's called The Cozy Gaming Cafe, and it will publish every other week. It's all about cozy video games. In the very first blog post, we take a look at Cozy Grove by @spryfox.bsky.social #gaming #videogames thecozygamingcafe.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/h...

Still working on my "So Dear to My Heart" article. The saddest part about it is knowing the turn that Bobby Driscoll's life eventually took. A heartbreaking end to an incredible talent.

I really do love these classic live action movies from Disney....there's so much charm and heart in them. Greyfriars Bobby has been a delight so far.

This morning's entertainment is the 1961 Disney feature film Greyfriars Bobby

I'm currently working on a feature article about the Disney classic So Dear to My Heart. This is one of my favorite Disney films, and I'm loving the opportunity to help it become a bit better known. Here's a pic of Walt with Luana Patten and Bobby Driscoll, the film's child stars.

Exciting news! I love Bluey and I love visiting the Conservation Station!!

There's a new post live on Make Mine Music! It's part two of our Disney Karaoke series!!! Check it out to see if your favorite song made the list. Leave a comment with songs you would have added :) makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/d...

After a bit of a break playing through some other games, I've drifted back into the shire in Weta's game "Tales of the Shire" It's a friendly and cozy experience, and I love the chance to just live a simple life among Hobbits.

I only recently learned the story of Greyfriar's Bobby, the faithful Skye Terrier from Edinburgh. And I had NO idea that Disney made a movie of his story back in 1961. It's on Disney +, so I'll have to watch it soon. Here's cool clip of Walt discussing the film: youtube.com/shorts/KM28T...

There's a new post live on Make Mine Music! It's part two of our Disney Karaoke series!!! Check it out to see if your favorite song made the list. Leave a comment with songs you would have added :) makeminemusiccom.wordpress.com/2026/01/05/d...

Apropos of nothing, I was thinking about Helldivers this morning...

I've got some exciting things planned on the writing front for 2026. Make Mine Music will keep growing, but could there also be a new blog devoted to gaming? Maybe...more to come soon...