Post Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:36 pm
As many of you know, I began this journey, wanting to tell the story of my grandfather, Carlos Moreau. Like in many great quests, though, the experience changed me. And by the time I finished shooting, reviewing my footage, and editing the pieces together, I felt inspired to tell another … Continue reading →
Post Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm
So Mom and I had a pleasant morning. We hysterically laughcried the whole ride from the airport to home. As soon as we walked through the door, we hugged Nora and Sofia and laughcried some more. And while she showered, I made us scrambled omelets. Chocolate chip pancakes. And stirred … Continue reading →
Post Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Yesterday, I asked you all for a really big favor – to convince Mom to head down to Anaheim before she returns home, so she can see with her own eyes the message that all of you Optimists have uncovered. And just now, I found this in the comment section … Continue reading →
Post Friday, August 9, 2013 at 6:50 pm
All right, everybody… I need your help. After seeing the amazing things that all of my Twitter friends discovered today at Disneyland, I really think I need to convince Mom to go to Anaheim. She needs to see it for herself. I’ve tried calling, texting, and emailing her since before … Continue reading →
Post Friday, August 9, 2013 at 9:47 am
Things got a little rough these past couple of days. Just when life seems to be right on track, certain choices can steer it in a different direction. In fact my life seems to have taken a 180, heading the opposite way of where I was going. But I don’t … Continue reading →
Post Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 9:38 pm
So Mom leaves for her conference in California tomorrow morning. Like many of you have suggested, there was something I really thought I should show her before she left on her trip. Remember this folder with the slides of Mom, Grandma & Grandpa inside? I wanted Mom to see this so … Continue reading →
Post Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 10:19 pm
I asked Mom to meet me for pizza after class today, and she was happy to. It’s a favorite place of ours. And as Megan Tweeted, no one had to do dishes! (Always a plus in my book.) Anyway, for a while now, I’ve been agonizing over the best way … Continue reading →
Post Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 1:13 am
Lab ended a little early, so I went home to find Mom watching a soap opera. To which I said, “Mom, you watch soap operas?” She said she was so stunned by how silly soap operas have become that she was physically incapable of changing the channel. I told her … Continue reading →
Post Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 1:14 am
As you know, I’ve gone through a lot of Grandpa’s stuff in his apartment over the past few weeks. As you also know, I’ve posted anything major that left my head spinning here, on my blog, for all of you to figure out. (Sorry. You all are just top-notch dot … Continue reading →
Post Friday, August 2, 2013 at 11:58 pm
A lot has happened in the past seven days. So much that it’s left me a bit dizzy, trying to keep track of it all. Which is exactly why I need to keep doing just that. Just so I can remember where we are. So we can take a collective … Continue reading →
Post Friday, August 2, 2013 at 2:04 am
It’s been a busy week at school. I’ve been up late working on a big team project that is due this Monday (eek!), and it’s gotten me thinking a lot about advice Grandpa used to give me. When I was a kid, I played on a soccer team. And. I. … Continue reading →
Post Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 10:41 pm
I’ve mentioned Grandpa’s apartment above the family garage before. He spent a lot of time up there, his fingers clacking away on his typewriter. And it was more than just a living space for him. It was a sanctuary where he got to do what he loved most, writing stories. … Continue reading →
Post Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 11:12 am
There’s a large park, not too far of a drive from the house. I remember Mom taking Grandpa and me there to ride the carousel when I was growing up. Grandpa and I loved it. I always raced him to the same horse – a black-and-white one near the outside, … Continue reading →
Post Monday, July 29, 2013 at 11:52 pm
So apparently Walt loved himself some chili. You know the way I kind of enjoy coffee milk? Yeah, like that. Over the weekend, I read some stuff about Walt enjoying chili and beans so much that he carried cans of it with him whenever he traveled. Can you imagine? Trying … Continue reading →
Post Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 10:18 pm
From what I’ve heard over the past few days or so, Club 33 is not exactly the easiest place to get into. Apparently it’s only the most exclusive club in all of Disneyland, that’s all. And yet, that’s exactly where some of you ended up. Invited inside to speak with … Continue reading →
Post Friday, July 26, 2013 at 7:08 pm
Wallace has a new piece of art on his site called “Walt’s Haunts,” and even a modern-day young woman in Rhode Island can figure out these are places in California that Walt Disney – and maybe Grandpa? – used to frequent. (Thank you, Internet!) But this girl wonders, “What are … Continue reading →
Post Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 9:58 pm
I started this project to learn more about Grandpa, but as we move forward, I’m also learning about Mom. During a moment of charity and precision timing, Mom agreed to sit down for an interview. With me. In front of the camera. Yeah. What’s up with that, right? Was she … Continue reading →
Post Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 1:47 am
Updated Post! Above and Beyond. That’s where you’ve gone. And thinking about all the amazing things you all are finding and figuring out, I have that feeling I get while watching a parade. With fireworks. And confetti. And silly string, the kind that doesn’t get stuck in your hair. It’s … Continue reading →
