When we hear “20th anniversary” of anything, that make us feel old, right? Well, this little ole fantasy series called “Harry Potter” turned 20 this year. Let that sink in. I understand not everyone in the world read the series or watched the movies, but think about this: 500 million Harry Potter books were sold worldwide, in 80 different languages. The series revolves around more than just a…Continue reading Looking Back on 20 Years of the Harry Potter series
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Dad
For the past 26 years, I’ve celebrated Mother’s Day with my dad – my strong, inspiring, hard-working, and awesomely attentive parent. He’s served as both a mother and father to me since my birth mother was absent from my entire life. Okay, I guess you can break out the tissues if you really need them because things are going to get a little personal here. Let’s take it back, and…Continue reading Celebrating Mother’s Day with Dad
Meet Courtney Cannon – American Sign Language Instructor
I stumbled upon a snippet about Courtney Cannon in our high school alumni magazine a few months ago. I learned alumna Courtney became deaf at a very young age, powering through 18 years of speech therapy. She returned to our high school in 2017 to teach American Sign Language as an elective. Not only that, but she and her husband taught their children American Sign Language as their first language!…Continue reading Meet Courtney Cannon – American Sign Language Instructor
Road Trip Tips For a Successful Adventure
Four years ago, my family and I traded in the tropical paradise vacations for some plan-it-ourselves road trips. Each road trip is half business, half vacation, so we get to spend time together while planning future group tours as part of the family business. I love sightseeing and experiencing different cultures, states, and people. I keep my camera close by my side – OK, GLUED around my neck…Continue reading Road Trip Tips For a Successful Adventure
3 Shows To Make You Smile
Every month, my family and I plan a fun activity that we can all experience together. Sometimes it’s small, like playing mini-golf or going to the movies. Sometimes it’s big, like embarking on a road trip! Everything else is a surprise where one of us buys tickets somewhere and takes the whole family out. I’m sharing three lighthearted family shows that I saw with my family this year. I think…Continue reading 3 Shows To Make You Smile