Disney Advice

Guys! I’m in the early stages of planning our first trip to Disney World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando and I am PUMPED AF.

In my 39 years on this planet, I’ve never been to Disney World. My nugget is finally at an age (and height) where he can do a busy day in a park, ride all of the rides and really enjoy the experience. So we are planning our first trip now. We’re looking at going in the off season of next year (but before hurricane season kicks into high gear).

So my question: looking at all of the information online is daunting. If you’ve been to Disney and the Wizarding World, what are your must-see attractions? We’ll be in Orlando for a full week so we aren’t rushed visiting all of the parks and seeing the sights. What should we cram into that week?

This trip is going to be even more special because, after 9 years of trying, my kiddo is FINALLY obsessed with Harry Potter. We just finished Chamber of Secrets and we’re starting The Prisoner of Azkaban. He set a goal to finish all seven books before we visit the Wizarding World because he’s worried about spoilers. As a long-time Potterhead, it’s so cool to be able to his love for the series growing with each book. So I know we’ll spend a good amount of time (and too much money) at the park.

So lay it on my guys! Share your expertise. Help us avoid the noob mistakes. I’m counting on you.

Friendly Monster: Creature from the Black Lagoon

After global warming destroyed his marsh, the creature from the black lagoon, spent a year on the road looking for a new home. He eventually settled in Portland, where he runs a small-batch craft brewery. .

For #inktober this year, I’m checking in randomly with a series of friendly monsters

Tis the Season

Y’all it’s been a busy season around here lately and I’ve dropped the ball on updating ye ole blog. Gonna try to get back into the habit though!

Are you all getting pumped about the holiday season? For us, it starts with Halloween and then we go into Thanksgiving and, of course, finish out with Christmas and New Years. We are already decorated and ready for Halloween - no shame over here.

Here is our regular, happy kitty.

And then spooky, Halloween kitty comes out to play.

Tulsa Landmarks: Desert Hills Motel

Celebrating the city that I love as we continue to deal with a flood we won’t soon forget. This neon sign has been a favorite of mine since I was a little boy. The Desert Hills Motel is located on historic Route 66 and is an iconic landmark.

Tulsa Landmarks: Oasis Motel

The third, and final, sketch in this series of vintage Tulsa neon signs. The Oasis Motel located on Historic Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Once again our state is waking up after a long night of severe weather and sirens. Multiple tornadoes touched down in the OKC and Tulsa metro areas. We have damage and lives were lost. Much of the area is still dealing with flooding and voluntary evacuations, as decades old levees are put under prolonged strain. More flooding is in imminent with the rain totals continuing to rise. If you have a few moments today, send some good energy to the people of Oklahoma. 

Tulsa Landmarks: Daylight Donuts

I guess this is becoming a series. 😊 This was always my favorite donut shop growing up in Tulsa, with that classic mid century neon sign out front. It fell into disrepair over time but, thankfully, @livileesdonuts ‘s took over the location, refurbished the sign and renovated the shop. We still stop in often for donuts. 🍩