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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. …
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Saints by Gene Luen Yang – A Book Review
I recently wrote a review of Gene Luen Yang’s Boxers, and this book, Saints, is a companion piece. In fact, it’s more than just…
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Boxers by Gene Luen Yang – A Book Review
After teaching American Born Chinese for several years, I finally decided my (then) nine-year-old could handle it last fall. She loved it, so when…
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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…
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Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings – A Book Review
You may remember that my wife and I very much enjoyed Killing Eve, which aired on BBC America. As is my habit, I had…
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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…
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