Author: Scott William Foley
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ESPN’s The Last Dance – A Few Thoughts
I was born in 1977, so I got to experience the Bulls’ championships while in high school and college, which was pretty cool. I loved the NBA during those years. I remember staying up late on school nights every season during the playoffs to take it all in. When The Last Dance debuted on ESPN,…
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A Teacher’s Thanks To District 87
As many of you know, I teach high school English. (Yes, I am the epitome of the clichéd English teacher who thinks he’s also a writer. It’s true that I even have sports coats with elbow patches.) I wanted to take a moment and thank my employer–District 87. It’s been a long ride with District…
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Netflix’s The Eddy – A Few Thoughts
Though I was skeptical at first, the name Damien Chazelle initially drew me to The Eddy. You may know him from movies he directed like La La Land and First Man, which are two films I very much enjoyed. If you’re unfamiliar with the show’s premise, it features Elliot Udo, a formerly famous American jazz…
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Disney’s Prop Culture Gave Me the Feels
Disney Plus recently released an original series called Prop Culture. In this show, the host visits iconic props from seminal, sometimes historic, Disney movies. My family and I watched the first episode this evening, which focused on Mary Poppins. I’ll be honest with you–I’m not a fan of the original Mary Poppins. I somehow missed…
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Upload – A Few Initial Thoughts About The Amazon Original Series
Generally speaking, I tend to like Amazon Original content. When I saw a new series debut created by the man who brought us The Office, I had to give it a chance. I am currently three episodes in, and I really like Upload. If you’re unfamiliar with the premise, Upload takes place in 2033. It’s…
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What the NBA G League Means For Businesses and Colleges
The NBA’s G League is kind of a like a minor league for the NBA. Players in the G League are considered professionals, and they are paid. However, something very interesting has happened over the last several weeks. Top college prospects are electing to enter the G League rather than going to college for a…
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Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe – A Movie Review
Maybe you’re like me and you intended to watch Always Be My Maybe with your significant other but you just never got around to it. I’m guessing that–also like me–you’ve found yourself with some extra time and are in search of viewing pleasure. My wife and I watched Always Be My Maybe the other night…
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