Category: Stories

My Daughter and One Direction: remembering the time I took her to meet the band

How an Ice Cream Truck Saved the Day While Hiking Across England

Visiting the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Tour
I jumped on the Harry Potter bandwagon late. I worked in a Barnes and Noble bookstore when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released. Lines formed around the building. Being that person who goes against pop culture, I chose to not fall into the Potter trap. When the movie came out, I had no […]
Healthy Heights Brings the Protein to my Active Kids
For the most part, we’re healthy eaters. We eat our share of veggies and fruits and I make sure my kids eat well-balanced meals. When my oldest was home and playing soccer, he digested as much protein as possible. Often, we used shakes. He’s in the Army now, but searching for healthy protein shakes continues […]
Visiting Westminster Abbey
Before we flew to London, I told my son that we were going to Westminster Abbey. He put on a good face when I mentioned this to him. I’ve dragged my kids to places of worship all over the world. One of my favorite things to do in old cities is to tour a church, […]
Is Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 appropriate for kids?
Back in 2014, I received an invitation for a screening of the first Guardians of the Galaxy. I knew very little about Marvel’s offbeat superhero team. When I saw the trailer for the movie, I thought, “This is where Marvel movies go downhill.” I didn’t understand how a talking raccoon, a tree that only says […]
A Welcomed Missed Opportunity in London: Getting Lost on a Ghost Tour with My Son
Time and again, something happens that causes me to miss out on an opportunity. It could be a schedule thing, wires crossed, or an error on my part. The last one is the one that hurts the most. Everyone hates that time when they mess up, causing others to miss out on an experience. This […]

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