Author: Scott William Foley
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Dolly Parton’s Stampede: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 10)
If you’re going to Branson, you have to take part in Dolly Parton’s Stampede, right? Believe it or not, my wife and I actually enjoyed Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, long before our children were born. Because we had some experience with it, we knew our kids would love the show. We also knew they’d…
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In Honor Of the Greatest Educator I Know
As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment and recognize the greatest educator I know. Her name is Kristen Foley, and she happens to be my wife. This is not favoritism, though. If I only knew Kristen on a professional basis, my opinion of her teaching would not change.…
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Last Chance To Thank Your Child’s Teacher
If you’ll indulge me … My wife is the absolute best. She goes so far above and beyond in thanking our children’s teachers during “Teacher Appreciation Week” — it’s amazing. Classroom teachers, librarians, administrators, office support staff, coaches, Girl Scout troop leaders, Sunday school teachers — everyone gets a little token of appreciation. Furthermore, she…
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The Haunting Of Hill House by Shirley Jackson – A Book Review
I picked up this thin book after enjoying the Netflix series. As I’m prone to do, I wanted to experience the source material. For those of you craving a more detailed version of the show, prepare to be disappointed. However, if you’re willing to accept The Haunting Of Hill House on its own merits, I…
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Avengers: Endgame – A Spoiler-Free Movie Review
I solemnly vow not to spoil any plot points or revelations for you in this movie review. I will only say this: it was worth the wait. Avengers: Endgame exceeded my expectations. Though it’s very, very long, it moves quickly, and there’s virtually no wasted time. Every single minute of this movie counts. It’s a…
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Silver Dollar City: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 9)
A trip to Branson could never be complete without visiting Silver Dollar City! Frankly, I didn’t really care that much if we made it to this theme park or not. While it certainly looked fun, nothing can compare to Disney World in my mind. I figured it would be a pale imitation. We got off…
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Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 8)
Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety came highly recommended by the online community, so we figured we’d give it a shot. After all, it sounded perfect for the family. Magic, acrobatics, singing — something for everyone! Like with the Amazing Acrobatics of Shanghai, we were a little surprised to find that the show took place on a stage…
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Mel’s Hard Luck Diner: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 7)
We needed another meal idea while in Branson, so I yet again ran to Google to search the best reviewed restaurants in the area. I couldn’t believe it when a placed called Mel’s Hard Luck Diner appeared near the top of the list. Not exactly an appetizing name, right? I took a look at the…
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Hollywood Wax Museum: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 6)
Who doesn’t love a good wax museum? When researching Branson, the Hollywood Wax Museum came up quite a bit as something visitors must do. My wife and I took our kids, and we all had a ball. With King Kong and plenty of outdoor attractions, the museum makes a great first impression. We played around…
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Titanic: World’s Largest Museum Attraction: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 5)
My wife is a huge history fan, so our visit to the Titanic museum in Branson was always a foregone conclusion. I’ve got some good news for you — there’s something at this impressive attraction for everyone! We bought our tickets online well ahead of time, but–during spring break, at least–this wasn’t really necessary. We…
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