Eloise Wilkin

Eloise Margaret Burns was born on March 30, 1904 in Rochester, NY.  She passed away on October 4, 1987 and in her 83 years became one of the most beloved children’s illustrators of all time.  The height of her popularity came when she signed an exclusive...

The Golden Sound Story Story

Back in the 80’s there was a guy named Zeb Billings.  He was a great musician, owned several piano and organ stores, and ran a sheet music company that supplied Easy Play sheet music for the booming portable keyboard business, like Casio and Yamaha.  I was his...

Once Upon A Wintertime

Once Upon A Wintertime is a nostalgic Disney short from 1948. Originally part of the movie Melody Time it was also re-released in 1953 as a short. It is a beautifully animated story of a young couple in love in winter and includes ice skating, sleighrides, and several...