Category: Opinions/Editorials
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Journalists Are Vital To Our Freedom
To be honest, I’m hesitant to address this issue in a public forum. In fact, I’m even fearful. Our great nation is becoming unrecognizable to me in that we are now overtly embracing violent rhetoric as a matter of normality. Death threats are being issued with little regard to the repercussions of the action. Worst…
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The Kingdom Is Magic: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 7)
Am I saving the best for last? Yes, you bet I am! I won’t lie–Magic Kingdom is our family favorite park at Walt Disney World. I’d say it’s the only place that truly has something appealing for each member of my family. Remember that, at the time, my daughters were 9 and 6. I can’t…
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Do You Like Vintage Arcade Games? Visit Arcadia In McLean, IL!
If you like vintage arcade and pinball machine games, you have to visit Arcadia in McLean, IL. McLean is about 20 minutes south of Bloomington along Interstate 55. It’s a very small town, but this arcade makes it well worth the trip! Arcadia is nestled within an old building, but they’ve made it about as…
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GLOW: Season 2 — Even Better Than the First
GLOW: Season 2 outshines the first for the very simple reason that much of the groundwork for this ensemble cast has already been laid. Season 1 entertained and impressed in many unexpected ways, but it still had the task of introducing us to the characters and getting them onto the mat. Season 2 benefits in…
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Having a Ball At Epcot: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 6)
I have to tell you–I love Epcot! I know some of the rides are a little older, but I prefer to think of them as “classic.” I really mean that! Because we stayed at the Beach Club, we could literally walk into the back of Epcot in about five minutes. Because of this, we spent…
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Get Wild At Animal Kingdom: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 5)
Animal Kingdom tends to get the short end of the stick compared to the other parks, but if you know what you want to get out of it, it can be a fantastic day. Be aware, though, there is very little to do indoors. You won’t have as much opportunity to duck into air-conditioning as…
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Be a Star At Hollywood Studios: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 4)
We started our Walt Disney World vacation at my favorite park — Hollywood Studios. If you know me, it’s probably not hard to guess why I love this park so much. Two words: Star. Wars. Before we go there, though, I’d like to give you an overview of Hollywood Studios in terms of shows, rides,…
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Where To Stay At Disney World: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 3)
You have now successfully reached Orlando, so you’re going to need someplace to stay. When my parents were footing the bill back in the summer of 2017, we stayed at the Grand Floridian. This is an onsite resort, which means you are considered to be staying on Walt Disney World grounds. You get certain advantages…
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Traveling To Disney World: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 2)
Now that you’ve booked your trip to Disney World in Orlando, you need to actually get there. Our daughters are both under ten, so driving from Central Illinois all the way to Orlando did not seem like the ideal means of travel to me. We are very fortunate in that we have a local airport,…
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How We Booked Our 2018 Trip To Disney World: Family 2018 Disney World Vacation (Part 1)
We were fortunate enough to visit Disney World during the summer of 2017 in celebration of my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. Because my brother and sister-in-law had done Disney on several occasions, they, as well as my parents, basically prepared the whole thing for us. I loved it so much, I insisted on going back this…
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