So I am listening to my new next door neighbor cuss out his kids, possibly hit them, or throw things at them, (heard a yell and a big crash and some more cussing) calling them a holes, f*ckers, among other things. I believe he is also doing this to his dog, because now I hear a dog whining. And I am wondering; Why are people like this allowed to procreate and be responsible for any living thing?
It amazes me that people like this can be responsible for other living creatures. I want to call CPS and the SPCA (since, the county shelter, even though it is closer, is not the one that oversees Rancho), but I know they won't do anything unless I have proof. So what is a concerned citizen to do? Do I publicize his address and wait to see what happens, do I continue to do nothing and wait to see what happens, do I call CPS or the SPCA and risk someone coming out but not doing anything except make the situation worse? I don't want retaliation against my family, including my dogs. We think he has already assaulted our pit bull. He has taught his children to yell and cuss at our dogs if they start to bark because they are messing around in the backyard. Who knows what else he is capable of.
All I know is I can say that I do not like our new neighbors, and I fear they are raising their children to be as bad of citizens as they are; to abuse people and animals, and god knows what else.
What is this world and it's inhabitants coming to?
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tribute to only the 3rd person to bring voice to Mickey Mouse
I was lucky enough to meet the voice of Mickey Mouse almost 3 years ago, Wayne Allwine.
He was such a sweet man, married to an even sweeter woman, Russi. Russi just happens to be the voice of Minnie Mouse. Thats right folks, Mickey and Minne are married in real life! =o) Wayne passed away a few months ago due to complications from diabetes, and I just found this post from D23's website about a memorial and some fond memories about him.
Remembering Wayne
08.04.09 - Recently I had a tremendous honor bestowed upon me when I was asked to put together a tribute to the incomparable Wayne Allwine, who passed away in May, 2009. Howard Green, vice president, Studio Communications, championed this project for Wayne's friends and family to pay tribute to someone who not only voiced the world's most famous mouse, but was an equally likable, caring and giving human being as well. The goal of the evening was to ink and paint a picture of who Wayne was, and the Disney Legends Plaza on the Studio Lot, where he was named a Disney Legend just last October, formed the perfect backdrop for a night of laughs, memories and some tears. Disney Producer Don Hahn proved to be the perfect emcee of the evening, interspersing his own memories of knowing Wayne between the guest speakers and rare videos.
Disney President and CEO Bob Iger was on hand and presented a check for $10,000 to one of Wayne's charities of choice, Guide Dogs of America. Giving to a charity that improves the lives of the visually impaired seemed particularly relevant, because Wayne was an actor who was rarely seen, recognized only by his voice.
One special guest on hand was one Wayne had never met — John McEuen of the legendary country rock group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Wayne was a big fan of the band, and McEuen, who coincidentally used to work at the Magic Shop in Disneyland, was only too happy to pay his respects and brought down the house with his humor and talent as he paid tribute to Wayne, which included a performance of "Soldier's Joy" performed on Wayne's own banjo.
Speakers who added their stories and memories included Disney Archivist and Disney Legend Dave Smith, Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy), noted film historian and Disney enthusiast Leonard Maltin, past and present members of Disney Character Voices Les Perkins, Rick Dempsey and Brian Kahanek, and the man Don Hahn introduced as "the heart and soul of the Company," Roy E. Disney. Famed "King of the Fuzz Guitar," Davie Allan of Davie Allan and the Arrows "pointed" out some stories from the 1960s when Wayne was an "Arrow," and Tony Anselmo, animator and voice of Donald Duck, offered some heartfelt words before expressing in Donald's voice, "I'm sure gonna miss you, Mickey… awww."
The evening concluded with a montage of personal and professional images of Wayne and a finale of photos of him and his beloved wife, Russi Taylor. The story of how Wayne married the voice of Minnie Mouse is really just an aside to the strong love and bond they shared that was as evident as the ears on Mickey's head.
While I had poured over hours of audio and video for the program, it was a particular treat for me to hear the personal memories for the first time from those who were kind enough to share their stories of Wayne. All in all, I think we successfully conveyed the many sides of Wayne, including his love of music and ability to play a multitude of musical instruments, his wacky sense of humor, his love of his family, his Disney work in sound effects, and his voice work. There's no doubt that Wayne was an extraordinary father, husband, friend and Mickey Mouse. Sadly, now it's time to say goodbye… and much too soon.
Written by D23's Scott Wolf.
 = Pictured above: Wayne Allwine = Tony Anselmo, animator and voice of Donald Duck, offered some heartfelt words during the ceremony before expressing in Donald's voice, "I'm sure gonna miss you, Mickey… awww." |
One special guest on hand was one Wayne had never met — John McEuen of the legendary country rock group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Wayne was a big fan of the band, and McEuen, who coincidentally used to work at the Magic Shop in Disneyland, was only too happy to pay his respects and brought down the house with his humor and talent as he paid tribute to Wayne, which included a performance of "Soldier's Joy" performed on Wayne's own banjo.
Speakers who added their stories and memories included Disney Archivist and Disney Legend Dave Smith, Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy), noted film historian and Disney enthusiast Leonard Maltin, past and present members of Disney Character Voices Les Perkins, Rick Dempsey and Brian Kahanek, and the man Don Hahn introduced as "the heart and soul of the Company," Roy E. Disney. Famed "King of the Fuzz Guitar," Davie Allan of Davie Allan and the Arrows "pointed" out some stories from the 1960s when Wayne was an "Arrow," and Tony Anselmo, animator and voice of Donald Duck, offered some heartfelt words before expressing in Donald's voice, "I'm sure gonna miss you, Mickey… awww."
The evening concluded with a montage of personal and professional images of Wayne and a finale of photos of him and his beloved wife, Russi Taylor. The story of how Wayne married the voice of Minnie Mouse is really just an aside to the strong love and bond they shared that was as evident as the ears on Mickey's head.
While I had poured over hours of audio and video for the program, it was a particular treat for me to hear the personal memories for the first time from those who were kind enough to share their stories of Wayne. All in all, I think we successfully conveyed the many sides of Wayne, including his love of music and ability to play a multitude of musical instruments, his wacky sense of humor, his love of his family, his Disney work in sound effects, and his voice work. There's no doubt that Wayne was an extraordinary father, husband, friend and Mickey Mouse. Sadly, now it's time to say goodbye… and much too soon.
Written by D23's Scott Wolf.
- Anna
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"The greatest moments in life are not concerned with selfish achievements, but rather with the things we do for other people." - Walt Disney
Today's Horoscope couldn't be more accurate
Today has been an interesting one so far, not putting me in the greatest of moods. Then I saw my horoscope and thought it was actually quite amusing how accurate it was today.
Aries--
"If people came with warning labels, yours would say something like 'Danger. Do not test me.' Heaven help anyone who decides that it might be fun to see just how far you can be verbally pushed, because right about now, it won't be very far at all. Of course, as fiery as you are, this situation isn't all that rare, so the next best thing would be to have a t-shirt made up for occasions such as this."
So look out for us Aries today. And, can anyone make me a t-shirt that says something along the lines of "I don't have time for your BS today, or any other day for that matter"?
Thanks yahoo for actually making me laugh a lil. Now I think I need some coffee.
Aries--
"If people came with warning labels, yours would say something like 'Danger. Do not test me.' Heaven help anyone who decides that it might be fun to see just how far you can be verbally pushed, because right about now, it won't be very far at all. Of course, as fiery as you are, this situation isn't all that rare, so the next best thing would be to have a t-shirt made up for occasions such as this."
So look out for us Aries today. And, can anyone make me a t-shirt that says something along the lines of "I don't have time for your BS today, or any other day for that matter"?
Thanks yahoo for actually making me laugh a lil. Now I think I need some coffee.
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