About A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a […]
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DSGI Visits Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Those of you who know me should already know that I’m not afraid of ghosts or paranormal activity. Seeing spirits and feeling their energy is nothing new to me. From a very young age, I knew that women in my family had a sixth sense of sorts, we discussed it […]
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A movie obsession
The collection has evolved over the years from VHS to DVDVD to Blu-Ray and now Digital formats. It’s gone from being mostly thrillers and horrors to being mostly family and animated. From once being a Columbia House movie member to a Disney Club movie member to now mostly owning things […]
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Grief is like living at sea
I remember getting the phone call on my way to work and being shocked to my core. There are times in life when things won’t make sense. No matter how hard you pray, no matter how ugly you cry or how deep you breathe – the world stops spinning for […]
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Supporting marine protection at Atauro Island
The waters surrounding Atauro Island have been described by researchers as the most biodiverse in the world. Conservation International (CI) found 643 species around Timor-Leste island, some of which are believed to be entirely new. In fact, a survey conducted by CI in 2016 recorded an average of 253 reef […]
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It’s combat time for BattleBots
Do you remember the bot fights in Big Hero 6? I mean, they were super cool, a small version of Real Steel, and more fun because it was animated. Those fictional movies aren’t so far-fetched anymore. The Discovery Channel is raising awareness of bot fighting by bringing us an additional […]
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Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash memories
Once upon a time, nearly a decade ago, I was able to snag Sammy Hagar Birthday Bash tickets. They are not easy to get, there’s a lottery system and the venue is typically pretty small. So then I found myself, with my then-husband, in Cabo San Lucas to see Sammy […]