Category: Opinions/Editorials
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My New Favorite Mexican Restaurant In Bloomington-Normal
My wife and I have been searching for a new Mexican restaurant ever since Carlos O’Kelly’s closed its doors. Yes, that was five years ago. We’ve tried a few local establishments over time, but nothing really won us over. In the interim, we’ve made due with Mexican dishes at Chile’s, Applebee’s–you know, those kinds of…
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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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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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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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Don’t Quit On Daredevil: Season 3
ScreenRant.com is saying that a lot of people gave up on Daredevil: Season 3. If you’re one of those viewers, give it another try. I finished this latest season about a week ago, and I have to tell you that after reflecting on it, I think this season is my favorite of all the Netflix…
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In Loving Memory Of Matt McClure
I won’t pretend Matt McClure and I were best friends. We were friends, yes–absolutely. Good friends. But I don’t know anyone who knew Matt who didn’t consider him a good friend. The sad fact is, I haven’t personally spoken to Matt in years beyond a few social media messages. That’s certainly not the action of…
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Back In Touch With An Old Friend …
A few days ago I struggled to make a dent in a book that will remain unnamed. As it happens, a student in my class raved about an old Stephen King book he’d just finished — Pet Sematary. Like you, I know about his classic novel, Pet Sematary. I seen bits and pieces of the old…
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