Ambition. Greed. Pride. All these elements are found in any Presidential election and in various amounts within the candidates themselves. It’s no different this time.

Before anyone assumes I am throwing stones, be assured I’m not. This is the human condition. I find these in me, and if you look deep enough, you’ll find them in you as well. Let’s be honest: it’s ugly in there. It gets even worse when we mix all this and do it in the name of God or use Him to promote our agendas. This...

Hi Everyone,

Hope you enjoyed the rare piece of Disneyland's concept art for the Tahitian Terrace! I'll be taking a few days off, but thanks to the ability to preschedule posts there, I've left a few posts set on my Insights blog you might enjoy- especially on Halloween, as I take a look at an old favorite appropriate for the day- with some seldom seen concept art!

Have a great week!

Mark
www.insightsandsounds.blogspot.com

PS- It's...

Heroes are found in our world everyday. Sometimes we read about them serving overseas, sometimes they are the policemen on the street, and every once in awhile, they are the firemen we meet answering our call for help. This was the case for my sister-in-law and her family.

The call to come home was urgent. Their home was on fire. Smoke everywhere, flames, blown out windows. Not only were they in shock, but a little girl's hopes were crushed. Everyone was safe, thank God, but she had...

While Disney fans around the globe are checking out the beautiful new Blue Sky Cellar at California Adventure, it seems more than appropriate to look back on what was actually built come opening day. Why? First, it will help us keep all this new and wonderful concept art in perspective. Remember, this is what the park will potentially look like once work is completed. The painters brush can be unintentionally deceiving! Secondly, due to the cost-cutting measures of the leadership of the time, it...

Amy Grant, always someone available to lend a helping hand, has recorded a new song to benefit Breast Cancer research. Let's all join together for the sake of our wives, mothers, sisters and friends. Just click here:

Amy Grant.com

Mark
www.insightsandsounds.blogspot.com