Category: Opinions/Editorials
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5 Reasons I’m Excited To See Suicide Squad
It’s the big-screen realization of a concept originated in 1959 Jared Leto’s Joker It’s going “all in” on magic, razor boomerangs, crocodile skin, Will Smith, and … um … ropes Viola Davis playing Amanda Waller, aka “The Wall” It does not suffer the baggage and preconceived notions of its DC counterparts, which makes it unpredictable *Find me on…
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Wonder Woman – Leaving the Boys Behind
So you heard me gush about the Justice League trailer yesterday, and then I saw something that appears even better – Wonder Woman. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, prepare to be impressed … “Power. Grace. Wisdom. Wonder.” Doesn’t the tag line say it all? We’ve waited a long time for a Wonder Woman…
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5 Helpful Hints To Entice Reluctant Readers
People often ask me how they can get their children interested in reading, which I’m always more than happy to answer. It’s vital we encourage our young people to read. Studies show that reading improves critical thinking skills, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, empathy, and a broader understanding of the world surrounding us. Best of all? Every…
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Books To Win Over Your Reluctant Reader
I have the privilege of teaching a reading class primarily aimed at seniors in high school. It is by and large a free-choice reading class, meaning students choose to read whatever they desire. If a student doesn’t like a book, they are welcome to put it down and pick up a different one. Some of…
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On Working With Sandy Vick of Wintrust Mortgage
Years ago, in 2010, my wife and I needed a mortgage broker. A trusted source recommended Sandy Vick to us. We were pleased with the experience, but in the chaos of building a home, Sandy’s service got lost in the mix. I did remember liking and trusting her, however, and so in the last few…
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You Should Be Watching Orphan Black
My wife and I have enjoyed Orphan Black for several years now, and with the revelation that next season will be the fifth and last, I urge you to get caught up now. Season 4 just finished, so there’s no better time. As of this writing, you can actually watch the first three seasons for…
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If You’re Looking For the Heroic Anakin Skywalker
If you’re like me, the film version of Anakin Skywalker never quite lived up to his legendary status referred to in the original Star Wars movies. He was supposedly a leader of men, a great Jedi, and a cunning warrior. The three prequel movies failed to give us an opportunity to know the character in…
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To Honor Darwyn Cooke
Cancer steals those we love on an alarmingly regular basis. Some of those victims we love because they are friends or family; others we love because we admire their artistic ingenuity. Reports are breaking that we lost one such artist this morning – Darwyn Cooke. He was only 53. If you’re unfamiliar with Darwyn Cooke,…
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