As a self-appointed Bluey scholar, I’ve been hearing a lot of pushback lately about the show’s “unrealistic” expectations of parents. Look, I get it. Bandit and Chilli Heeler are pretty … Continue reading Okay, Let’s Talk about Bluey’s “Perfect” Parents
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The Decline of the Disney Villain
You know, I’ve noticed something lately as I watch Disney movies with my family: In Disney’s Frozen II (2019), the villain is the imperialism of a previous generation which caused … Continue reading The Decline of the Disney Villain
“Encanto” & the Enneagram
Alright, friends, following my post on Family Systems in Encanto, I got a request to do an enneagram breakdown of the Madrigal family too. I love a challenge, so here … Continue reading “Encanto” & the Enneagram
The Gentle Spirituality of Bluey
As a still-pretty-new parent, I spend a lot of time watching children’s TV, and one show that my wife, daughter, and I all adore is Disney’s Bluey. In fact, no … Continue reading The Gentle Spirituality of Bluey
We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
Hey friends, so Jessi and I have been quarantined for a while, and to recreate that Epcot magic, we rigged up a Grand Marnier slushy. Here’s what’s involved: In a … Continue reading We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
I have a hard time finding Christmas movies I really enjoy, which is why my list of preferred holiday movies hasn’t changed in almost two decades: Muppet Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before … Continue reading Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
A few weeks ago, Jessi and I spent three days at the Disney theme parks, and we approached each day differently when it came to drinks: Day 1: By the … Continue reading Star Wars Cantina Cocktails (Theme Park Drinks, Part 2)
Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)
Perhaps this post will resonate more with Florida natives, but I have some words of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney’s Epcot: Don’t force yourself to “drink around … Continue reading Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World” Is Overrated (Theme Park Drinks, Part 1)