A Fairy Tale for Modern Times In the kingdom of Eldermere, where morning mist clung to ancient oak trees and starlight pooled in forgotten meadows, there lived a tax collector named Cornelius Quillbottom. He was a man of precise measurements and careful calculations, with ink-stained fingers and spectacles that perpetually slipped down his pointed nose. … Continue reading The Last Unicorn and the Tax Collector
Fairy Tale
Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty 1959 Directed by Clyde Geromini Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures. Think of it as a monthly detox—a chance to remember that movies can actually be visually stunning, emotionally … Continue reading Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
Disney 12 – Cinderella
Cinderella 1950 Directed by Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, & Clyde Geronimi Welcome back to Movie Monday, folks! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our scheduled break from my ongoing series about the worst movies I've ever seen. Consider today a palette cleanser as we dive into the world of Disney … Continue reading Disney 12 – Cinderella
Disney 01 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we'll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. But fear not, dear reader, for … Continue reading Disney 01 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Enchantment
Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, there lived a young woman named Bethany. Her days were spent tending to the family garden and caring for her ailing mother. Despite the hardships, Bethany was known for her unwavering optimism and the enchanting tales she wove for the … Continue reading Enchantment
Fairytale
Once upon a time, there lived an okay-looking prince named Hank. Sure, he wasn’t as handsome as that charming upstart across the border, but he made up for it with a sense of humor. Okay, really he used the humor as a defense mechanism. He knew he wasn’t as good looking as the guys in … Continue reading Fairytale
The Next Step
Originally written in June of 2011… Once upon a time… That’s how these things begin, right? With a “once upon a time,” followed somewhat closely by a “happily ever after…” Well, if you want happily ever after, you’re in the wrong place. I can guarantee the once upon a time, but this tale does not … Continue reading The Next Step
Fairytale
Once upon a time, there lived an okay-looking prince named Hank. Sure, he wasn't as handsome as that charming upstart across the border, but he made up for it with a sense of humor. Okay, really he used the humor as a defense mechanism. He knew he wasn't as good looking as the guys in … Continue reading Fairytale
The Next Step
Originally written in June of 2011... Once upon a time... That's how these things begin, right? With a "once upon a time," followed somewhat closely by a "happily ever after..." Well, if you want happily ever after, you're in the wrong place. I can guarantee the once upon a time, but this tale does not … Continue reading The Next Step
The Confusing Middle 