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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp – A Movie Review
You may remember that I kind of liked the first Ant-Man. (Read that review HERE.) I’m not going to spoil Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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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…
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The Beach by Alex Garland – A Book Review
Yes, it’s true, I’m reviewing a book that’s been on the market for over twenty years. The truth is, I’ve grown to greatly appreciate…
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I Kill Giants – A Movie Review
I had heard really good things about this movie even though I don’t remember it actually making it to any local theaters. I happened…
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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…
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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…

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