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Wisconsin’s Newest Tourist Hot Spot—Drained Lake

In a previous blog I told you about the unthinkable events that recently took place at tourist hot spot Lake Delton, Wisconsin. Earlier this month the area was deluged with several inches of rain in a 3-hour period. The rain caused flooding that broke through the banks of the 267-acre lake causing the entire lake to drain into the nearby Wisconsin River. The video shot of the chasm that broke massive homes in half and sent them toppling into raging waters was broadcast around the world. One scene of an entire home tumbling into the water and being carried by … Continue reading →

The Disney Blog Week in Review for May 21 – May 25

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This has been a crazy week and while we were running to wrap up the end of the school year for our daughter, we kept up our Disney vacation planning. So let’s take a look at our Disney Week in Review: Monday, May 21 Looking for A Little Inspiration From Walt Disney? Walt is a wonderful inspiration and innovator and his quotes reflect that. Tuesday, May 22 Are you over 60 and planning to take your grandkids to Disney World? Seniors Planning a Trip to Disney explores things you should know prior to getting there and overdoing it. Wednesday, May … Continue reading →

Have You Ever Purchased a Shopping Pass?

One of the great things about visiting Disney is the opportunity to see all the wonderful magical attractions that excite the imagination and entertain you all at the same time. The other great thing about going to Disney is all the shopping that you can do from the amusement parks to Downtown Disney to the gift shop in your hotel. On virtually every trip we’ve made to Disney, we’ve always been sure to save up some cash so we can pick up souvenirs, gifts and more. Still, there have been times when we’ve been there that we’ve forgotten to pick … Continue reading →

Home Schools Run by Well Meaning Amateurs: Part 2

If you’re just joining us, we are discussing this article, written by our custodian friend David who thinks that homeschooling is a bad idea. David has already said that teachers have the training necessary to teach kids and parents. . .well, we do not. Despite the fact the teachers themselves don’t feel confident in their training to handle various situations; David the custodian does! David further points out that kids need experienced teachers. Teachers with the right training and the right experience. I am wondering if part of this elite group of experienced teachers would include graduates from the New … Continue reading →