Letter to Walt Disney on Fantasia balance of fear
A reader lambastes Fantasia for the Bald Mountain sequence with skeletons and ghosts, suggests dropping the eerie portion, and even jokes about renaming the episode Heebie-Jeebies in Technicolor. The letter ends with praise for Disney’s genius overall and a demand for kinder entertainment.
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Walter Disney
Bald Mountain
Walt
Entertainment
Hades
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Tourist learns Niagara Falls scale from guide
An English tourist visits Niagara Falls on his first trip while a guide boasts about the falls volume. The guide touts millions of gallons per minute and billions per day as the tourist remains silent, capturing a casual exchange at the scene.
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Niagara Falls
the Falls
River Steamer Stalled by Dense Fog at River Mouth
An inquisitive passenger asks why a Mississippi river steamboat waits in the mouth of a tributary. The captain replies he cannot see up the river but the stars overhead gleam, as fog delays travel in the inlet.
Transforming old chairs with slip covers and style
A room makeover uses a slip cover to dress awkward chairs. The article notes color, fabric, and tailoring choices to enhance lines and disguise flaws, pairing a two piece frock pattern with bold striped material and green fringe to echo wall patterns.
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Ugly Duckling
Practical winter herb and pantry tips
A window box of seasoning herbs aids winter cooking. Ivy thrives in water inside a glass vase with light reaching the roots. Keep brown sugar moist in a covered container with a lemon piece. Grease measuring cups before syrup or molasses to prevent sticking. Avoid very large or very small vegetables to cut waste and preserve flavor.
Sorrows and Joy Sorrows remembered sweeten present joy
A short, reflective note quoting Pollok on how sorrows past temper current happiness, balancing sorrow with joy in a quiet, moral tone.
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