I guess they really do come in Threes

The last month has been a difficult one for myself and my Disney friends. First, we lost Mel Charboneau. I met Mel in junior high school where he was often teased due to the way he walked. His heel cords were extremely short & he always walked on his toes. Despite the teasing, Mel was a great guy and if it got him down, he didn't let it show. We also went through high school together and he was in the class behind me. Everybody liked Mel. Then within the first week I was working at Disneyland-there he was! He was working on Carnation Main Street with another Lowell alum, Kathy Greenwood. Our paths crossed periodically and then when transferred into Fantasyland Ops, we saw and partied with each other often. Once again-everybody liked Mel! He passed away within the last month, I'm still unclear on why.

Then on Father's Day I find out that Cindy Chalifant passed away from colon cancer. She kept it pretty hush-hush so it was quite a shock. She was such a vibrant, fun, smart lady who was great to be around & great to be her friend. She will be missed! Here's a picture of us at a party sometime in the 80's

This week I also found out that another friend from Tomorrowland, Karen Bopp is dying. She also had cancer and didn't let many people know. I saw her last month at B;ackies and you couldn't tell anything was wrong. She too was another vibrant, smart, fun person and I was glad to be called her friend. I can't find my pictures I have of Karen-they're packed away at Mom's.

Through Disneyland I have met some pretty spectacular people. We always said that when we would leave it would be the people we missed and we were more right than we ever knew. So it's not just famous people who pass away in threes - it's also wonderful, fun, funny, bright people that I met at Disneyland.

Father's Day 2010

This is the 2nd Father's Day without my father and it still hurts. He was the glue that held our family together. He would never put up with the crap that's going on now with my daughter or my sister-in-law & would call them on it, but since he's not here, it goes on & on. I'm not going to confront anybody about their shenanigans, just be happy with what I do have. I've acknowledged and apologized for whatever I have done wrong and that's all I can do.

Today would have been Mom & Dad's 57th anniversary. Tough day for Mom, but she's doing well in spite of everything.

I just found out that a friend from Disneyland passed away this morning from colon cancer. I had no idea that she was ill. She was one of those smart, witty, and kind people that was always fun to work with. She will be missed by all who knew her. RIP Cindy Chalifant - you were one of the BEST!

3 Days Off?

How did that happen? I wish I could have done something special-like visit Kim in Albuquerque with her new granddaughter, but without gas & tires, it's just not happening! Tonight is dinner with a dear friend who has been enlightening me on things that were happening at Disneyland while I was working there. It turns out that the stuff I thought was wild and crazy couldn't even hold a candle to other goings on . . .immoral, illegal and probably fattening too! Here's a picture of Kim & her new grandbaby named Mileva, after her!

It's June!

I'm finishing up another 2 days off. Nothing special-just the usual staying home alone & cooking. Today was chicken with black beans & corn in the crock-pot & brownies for dessert. Tomorrow after work I have plans to go out to dinner & maybe a movie. Should be fun! I also have plans with someone else later this week-an old friend. It's about time I get out of the house!!

Disney Reunion Time

During my 24 years at Disneyland I spent most of it in 2 areas - Tomorrowland and the Parking Lot. Both were wonderful and fun and I met some amazing people in both places. Somehow both locations decided to hold reunions on the same night - last night. The first one was the Tomorrowland gang at Blackie's by the Sea in Newport at 2pm and the second was at Acapulco's in Anaheim at 6pm. As I was working I didn't make it to the 1st one until 5pm, but it was still going strong. I left there around 8-ish & headed to the other one. Both were spectacular fun-here's a few pics to prove it!!

Another Interview

I had another interview-this one for an Asst. Manager position at a store in Downtown Disney. It went well & they said that they would contact me next week about a 2nd interview. I need to figure out why I do well for 2 interviews but no farther lately. This could be a good job-fingers crossed!!

Days Off

Enjoying my first of 2 days off in a row-something that doesn't happen too often. Relaxed most of the day & made my favorite oatmeal/butterscotch/pecan cookies. It does get a bit lonely, but I keep telling myself that it's better to be alone that with someone who isn't right.