Category: Opinions/Editorials
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Reza’s Edge Of Illusion: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 14)
When we researched our 2019 Spring Break trip to Branson, everything said Reza was a must. I’ve never heard of the guy, so after exploring his website and reading a few reviews, I presented him as a possibility to the family. My wife and kids really like magicians and illusionists, so we figured we’d give him…
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World’s Largest Toy Museum: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 13)
I’ve had a love affair with toys my entire life. I’m not exactly sure what they represent to me or why I’m still drawn to them, but I’m always game to check out the toy aisles with my kids! In fact, before my children were born, I still collected certain toys that aligned with my…
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The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 12)
While in Branson during Spring Break, we decided to check out The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure. As is almost everything in Branson, it proved very easy to find. When we first arrived, we entered the main doors which fed into a large circular room with a very high-ceiling. Wide, gradual stairs lined this round…
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The Pergola Project: Our Experience With LKM Landscaping
We worked with LKM several years ago on an outdoor lighting project that made us very happy, so when it came time to renovate our backyard patio, they were the only company we called. The primary reason we called LKM focused around two issues. Firstly, we have three trees that outgrew the brick circles LKM…
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The Main Reason I Love HBO’s Game of Thrones
I’ve been thinking a great deal about Game of Thrones since its conclusion. Specifically, I’ve been trying to pinpoint its most captivating quality. I love it. You love it. Most of the world loves it. But why? Is it the characters? The actors? The fights? The special effects? The plot? Maybe even the dialogue? It’s…
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Here Are Eleven General Items That I Hope Happen During the Final Game Of Thrones Episode
Be warned, spoilers abound … I know this final season of Game Of Thrones has been controversial to some, but I’ve been perfectly happy with it thus far. I will ultimately reserve my final judgement until the last episode’s conclusion, which I think is only fair. If anything, this concluding season has been one giant…
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Branson Scenic Railway: Branson, Baby! – Our 2019 Spring Break (Part 11)
While in Branson during our spring break, we thought it might be fun to take a train ride on the Branson Scenic Railway. After looking into it a bit, I particularly liked that a few of the passenger cars had clear, domed roofs which allowed unencumbered views of the scenery. It sounded like an interesting…
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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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