My family and I just returned from Disney Social Media Moms at Walt Disney World. While I was there I had the opportunity to meet Ridley Pearson and hear him speak about getting kids motivated about reading. Ridley was a very engaging speaker who effortlessly weaved tales about Dave Barry, 10 foot Pythons and the creative process of writing a book into an entertaining, linear story. Continue reading Ridley Pearson visits Little Shop of Stories, May 3, 7PM
Tag: Family outing
Van Halen concert review, Kool & The Gang and Billy Mack
The new Van Halen release is very good. I reviewed A Different Kind of Truth recently and the songs are surprisingly hard and well crafted. I also commented that there was no way I was paying more than $150 to see anybody in concert. Thankfully, my fabulous wife came through and won us some tickets! Continue reading Van Halen concert review, Kool & The Gang and Billy Mack
Mirror Mirror falls short of entertaining, even in fairy tale land
It’s the year of Snow White! Dwarf and Shakespearean actors rejoice because there will be lots of screen time for you in some production of Snow White on television or in movies. Mirror Mirror is the first movie this year to hit and casts a fresh light on the familiar tale of Snow White. Continue reading Mirror Mirror falls short of entertaining, even in fairy tale land
Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove ticket giveaway at Gwinnett Arena
Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove, a medley of Disney tales and music all wound up into one magical show on ice. It’s a brand new show that will be running at the Gwinnett Arena from March 28 to April 1. Continue reading Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove ticket giveaway at Gwinnett Arena
The Secret World of Arrietty is anime that kids will love
The Secret World of Arrietty is presented by Disney, but it doesn’t look anything like a Disney film. When we got in the theater my friend let me know that it was Anime and not the traditional animation I was accustomed to. Anime is a type of animation where the eyes are bigger, rounder and have that tell-tale half moon white bit in the pupil of every character. Continue reading The Secret World of Arrietty is anime that kids will love
Mission Impossible 4 in IMAX is large and in charge action fun
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is the 4th entry in the franchise and easily the most entertaining out of all of them. The movie takes advantage of the picturesque scenery in Moscow, Dubai and Mumbai to all but require watching the film in IMAX. I saw the film in IMAX and the difference in the scenes shot in IMAX and those that weren’t are like comparing an LP to an MP3 file. Continue reading Mission Impossible 4 in IMAX is large and in charge action fun
The Muppets fit like a green hand puppet
I didn’t really like The Muppets as a child. It aired from ’76 to ’81 and I was too into The Six Million Dollar Man or thought that The Muppets were just for little kids. However, my mother loved The Muppets and would watch them every week. Because of that, I do have some memories of watching Pigs in Space and other Muppet skits during Steve Austin’s commercial breaks. Continue reading The Muppets fit like a green hand puppet
Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Halloween Hikes is family fun
If you’re looking for a family friendly activity around Atlanta this time of year be sure to include the Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Don’t let the ‘hike’ in the title fool you, it’s not a strenuous walk through the hills. Halloween Hikes is a chance for the entire family to take a guided walking tour along the CNC grounds with costumed characters to entertain and inform. Continue reading Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Halloween Hikes is family fun
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