Author: Scott William Foley
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On Turning 42
I turned 42 today. Though it won’t be exact until December, I’ve essentially been out of college now for twenty years. Sometimes I get down on myself. I feel like I haven’t accomplished enough in my life so far. It doesn’t help that I chronically feel like I have a countdown ticking in the background,…
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Grin and Bear It
I had zero expectations for the Chicago Bears before the season started. We have Green Bay and Minnesota in our division, after all, and those two teams are pretty good. Then, right before the season started, we picked up Khalil Mack. I honestly didn’t know who he was before we got him, but it sounded…
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Mary Poppins Returns – A Movie Review
To be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the original Mary Poppins from start to finish. We had it on a few years ago for the kids, but I thought it was really strange and didn’t pay it much attention. I definitely wouldn’t consider myself a fan of the character. However, when we first…
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Our Trip To Wisconsin Dells (Part 3) – Restaurants
Two days ago I discussed our lodging while staying in Wisconsin Dells. Yesterday, I provided details regarding the numerous attractions and water parks within Wilderness Resort. Today, I’d like to share our restaurant experiences with you. Field’s At the Wilderness – Located in a separate building on the Wilderness Resort property, this steakhouse absolutely won…
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Our Trip To Wisconsin Dells (Part 2) – Water Parks and Attractions
Yesterday I discussed our lodging while staying in Wisconsin Dells. Today, I’d like to talk with you about the attractions we experienced. Again, the whole goal of traveling to Wilderness Resort in the winter was to take advantage of the indoor water parks, so I’ll start with those. Wild West (click to see gallery) –…
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Our Trip To Wisconsin Dells (Part 1) – Lodging
As an educator, I’m enthusiastic about taking advantage of the ample vacation time we’re afforded. Winter break can always be unpredictable due to the weather, but my wife and I decided to brave the relatively short drive north to Wisconsin Dells in order to enjoy the incredible indoor water parks we’ve heard so much about.…
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – A Movie Review
When I first saw the trailer for this movie and noticed it was PG, I thought, “Huh. That might be one for the kids and me.” We weren’t in a rush to see it, mind you, but as the reviews kept praising it, and as Rotten Tomatoes continued to maintain a 97% “fresh” rate, I…
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Aquaman – A Movie Review
If you’re looking for a classic hero’s quest story with incredibly innovative special effects and a great sense of fun, Aquaman is for you. Jason Momoa absolutely shines in this third appearance as Arthur Curry. He seems to be having a blast, which brings a certain level of mirth and joy to a character typically…
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Get On Board With Monticello Railway Museum’s Polar Express!
We decided in early November that it’s high time we took the kids on a Polar Express ride. I searched local events and found one put on by the Monticello Railway Museum in Illinois. After a bit of research, I discovered that people were generally very pleased with the attraction and, after looking at the…
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The Grinch (2018) – A Movie Review
My six and ten-year-old daughters were very excited to see this latest rendition of Dr. Seuss’ classic, so I made a point to take them on opening night. I believe they’ve seen the classic cartoon movie, but I don’t think they’ve ever seen the Jim Carrey live-action version. This will be relevant later. I have…
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