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Note to Travelers – Always Chat up the Hotel Bartender: A Crowne Plaza story
Like most tourists, I put a lot of planning into a vacation. I Google bars, restaurants, museums, hotels, and hikes. Then, I arrive at my hotel with an itinerary in place ready to take on a city. Then, I head to the hotel bar and everything changes. That’s what took place while staying at the […]
What a Difference 13 Years Make: Once she could barely breathe, now She Speaks Loud
Last night, laughter and screams filled my home. Games were played, movies were watched, a giant spider was executed, and a 13-year-old girl had a wonderful birthday celebration. 13-years-ago today, a different story was being told. My wife looked at me with a concerned expression on her face. She was going into labor. We had […]
Trump Ruined My Vacation while His Administration is Ruining Lives
Looking over the new itinerary for my vacation with my three younger kids, steam began to spew from my ears. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to visit Cuba. My daughter shares that dream and once a month we go to our favorite Cuban restaurant in Queens and dream about visiting. Six months […]
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long
If you are looking for cheap and fun ways to cool of during the summer, take your kids to a bowling alley for a free game of bowling. I’ve been doing it for 5 years. Here’s how it works: Parents must sign their kids up through www.KidsBowlFree.com. There are locationsall over the United States, so hopefully you […]
Regal Summer Movie Express Line-up for 2019: Enjoy the air-conditioning
Every summer since I became a dad, I have taken advantage of Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express. For the price of one dollar a person, you can sit inside an air-conditioned building. It doesn’t matter to me what movie is playing as long as I can soak in a few minutes of cool air on someone […]

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