Orance County
Happy 55th Birthday Disneyland!
July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened. A park that I firmly believe put Orange County on the map for the rest of the country. I was lucky enough to have worked there for several years and be part of the dream of a man who was not only forward thinking, but had more imagination in... »
Orange County Fair Begins Today
And if you’re not there in two minutes, you won’t get in for free. This year they started later in the summer, and the fair will run until August 15. Go here for more info. Frankly, it is so damn hot that you would have to pay me to go there. I prefer my fair... »
What’s That Smell?
This seems to be a question quite a few people on Orange County beaches are asking themselves in recent months. The answer, chickens, is sewage. Little Corona (our fave hangout with the kiddos, BTW) is shut down this weekend due to a sewage spill. Boo! Why can’t Orange County do a better job of... »
FREE Outdoor Movies In The Park In Dana Point
Hey kids! I wanted to share something special with you! Dana Point has something they do called Movies In The Park. It is exactly what it sounds like. You go out to Lantern Bay Park (which has an amazing view of the harbor by the way), hang out until the sun goes down and... »
Glow Fest!
With all the hype surrounding World of Color at Disney California Adventure, one might not even notice the gaudy redheaded developmentally disabled stepchild of nighttime entertainment known as Glow Fest. What is Glow Fest you ask? Well, I’ll answer your question with a question: What’s green and purple and inane all over?... »
An Open Letter to Orange County Republicans
Dear OC Republicans, I am unable to vote in your gubernatorial primary, but I have one big favor to ask. Please don’t vote for Meg Whitman. Please don’t allow her to essentially buy the office of the governor, what with her spending almost 100 million dollars in the race so far. And that, my friends, was... »
“Rule Of Law” Cities
It seems that both Costa Mesa and Yorba Linda have passed resolutions that, at the very least, affirm the immigration law recently passed in Arizona. Where do you stand? Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. »
Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular
World of Color it aint, but it looks like Knott’s is importing a lights show from some of its east coast cousins at Cedar Fair. The web site bills it as follows: When darkness falls over Knott’s Berry Farm, Camp Snoopy will come alive with a continuous light show filled with Peanuts’ three dimensional... »
Now That is Some Bad Luck for Kendry Morales…
The Angels’ top hitter Kendry Morales hit a grand slam in the tenth, allowing the Angels to win. And what did they give him in return, you might ask? A thank-you card? A cake? A bottle of champagne? Nope. Too traditional. Too easy. How’s about a broken leg? »
Bono Hates Me
U2 is one of my all-time favorite bands. My BIL, you should know, is six feet, three inches tall. The last time I saw U2, it was the nineties. The Popmart tour, I believe. I’d seen the ZooTV tour as well, but little did I know it would be almost fifteen years until I would see... »
Help Your Local Future Nurses!! Eet Mor Chik’n
Hey interwebbers! I have a big favor to ask of you. Can you please eat dinner at Chik-Fil-A this Thursday night May 20th?? I am in the Santa Ana College Nursing program (if you didn’t know already) and we are having a fundraiser. We will be at the Chik-Fil-A in Santa Ana: 3601 S. Bristol St. Santa Ana,... »
Breaking: Sad News re Lilly the Gray Whale
I just saw via the ABC7 helicopter that Lilly has beached herself, at Doheny,near the harbor. Unfortunately, she is dead. I’m so sad. I was so excited when she was freed from all of that netting. »
Dana Point Gray Whale
Just got back from “Baby Beach” where the wayward gray whale has taken refuge. Contrary to previous reports it is a juvenile, not 60+ years old. It has/had rope tangled on it’s fluke. I’ve got to go to work (I’m cutting it close. I got caught up in all the drama), but will post... »
No Tokes for You!
At least in Costa Mesa and Lake Forest. I don’t really care either way about the law, I just wish state and federal law weren’t differing, because it seems like it is costing a lot in lawsuits. »
World Of Color Is Finally Coming!
Any of you who have seen Fantasmic at Disneyland know that it is a spectacular site to behold. A show doesn’t pack in audiences like that, for as long as it has, without being amazing. And amazing it is. But coming June 11, 2010 (So much for Spring 2010, eh?) is a new show... »