


Thoughts on DHS 30th Anniversary Celebration today…
Alrighty folks, this was….interesting. First off, I want to point out that one of the coolest benefits of living near the magic is to do days like these. No hotel […]

Welcome to our “OOL”. Notice there is no “P” in it. Please keep it that way.
When we were planning the first move, I was beyond excited that our new Florida home would have a swimming pool. I had tried for years and years with my […]

The Reality of Living Near the Fantasy…Part Seven
The Traffic. So back in WI (Yes that’s my reference point), it got busy during Christmas time, 4th of July- the Holidays basically. Living there long enough, you get the […]

The Reality of Living Near the Fantasy… Part Six
The Crime. Let me preface this by saying I am fully aware that crime can happen, and does happen, everywhere you live. But let’s not kid ourselves, this State is […]

The Reality of Living near the Fantasy…Part Two
Vacation Homes. So I grew up in several cities in Wisconsin, and for the most part I got to know our neighbors. They knew me and my family, and you […]

The Reality of Living Near the Fantasy…Part One
My first post, back in 2010, was called “Why the Relocated Tourist” which was in reference to the name, but also what the whole point of this story was. If […]

Our Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
This past weekend my husband surprised me with a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, located on the Monorail Loop with the Magic Kingdom. A favorite of mine, I had always […]