The end of August signals the annual trek back to school for students all over the country. My youngest has started her fall semester at college, and I now get to navigate all of the daily school bus traffic on the local roads twice a day (be careful out there). My youngest is taking a Microeconomics course this semester, and I thought it would be interesting to follow along. So, while she attends her classes in person down south this…
The craft beer industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the past ten years. Now, in the beginning, that was a good thing. We were becoming more like Europe, where in countries such as Germany, it seems like every small town has their own brewery, and the beers there are generally good, unique, and flavorful. The first brew pubs were packed here in the U.S., and for connoisseurs of that wonderful, malty beverage, it was a golden age. Beer…
As you may know, I’m a big fan of the Walt Disney Company. I worked there for over fifteen years. My wife worked there. My brother and his wife worked there. My youngest daughter currently works there. Needless to say – we’re fans, so all of us were patiently waiting for the big announcements coming out of D23, Disney’s showcase of company announcements and plans for the future of their parks and experiences. Seeing as how Universal is opening up…
The first week of August means only one thing in my small town. It’s carnival week! Yes, that cavalcade of carnies, questionably-maintenanced rides, deep fried food, inflatable trinkets, and colorful, live entertainment descends once again on my little town, offering a week of summertime entertainment to young and old alike. The carnival marks the wind-down of the summer season, when kids know school is just around the corner and older folks know another summer is almost gone, soon making way…