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Returning to Normal – Pandemic Sept 4th 2020

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Joe Cummings

If I had to make a list of signs that we’re getting back to normal, at the top of the list would be going back to school, The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World returning to work, seeing a movie in a theater, and being able … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Birthday pt 2

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Joe Cummings

With two weeks left, I had a 5-page spreadsheet made (ok, it was handwritten), a great collection of vidhug videos, and a brilliant plan to make my own video of why The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World made everything better. That was the good news. … Continue reading →

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Pandemic 50th Birthday

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Joe Cummings

Oh, we had great plans for an incredible 50th birthday party for The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World: Maui. An epic luau with kālua puaʻa (pig cooked underground). And The Rock with a bunch of half-naked Hawaiian dancers. Sadly, the pandemic shot that plan in … Continue reading →

Pandemic Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Joe Cummings

It’s day 133 for us – so where are we at? Well, I have to say if you look around, you’d say yes, the pandemic is over… but more accurately, a ton of people are just fed up with having … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Saturday, June 27, 2020

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Joe Cummings

For us, another visiting day in the exotic land of the Ogopogo. For the rest of the world, a pretty typical day of chaos and weirdness. But since you’re likely reading about all the rioting and the Minneapolis city council … Continue reading →

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Day 8 The Last Hours of the Last Day

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Joe Cummings

We’d not seen everything there was to see at the Kennedy Space Center and (The-Youngest would like to point out), we didn’t do the only ride there (a shuttle launch simulation.) But we had to get on the road. We … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – The Day That Broke the Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Joe Cummings

Now you have to understand. The Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World is the most easy-going, fun-loving, goofy, giggly, accepting, loving, tolerant patient, understanding, funny, and positive person I know. But not by the end of this day, the Day That Broke the Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World. In … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Universal’s Wizard World Part 2 and the Hulk

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Joe Cummings

With my tummy full of Butter Beer, my skin warmed by Dragon’s breath, and my nerdy gauge filled up with magic, we left Diagon Alley to take the Hogwarts Express Train to Hogsmead, AKA, the 2nd part of the Wizarding … Continue reading →

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Day 7 Universal Theme Park – The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Joe Cummings

Would The Wizarding World of Harry Potter live up to its hype? As we approached the secret entrance to Diagon Alley, I became even more childlike than usual. I won’t lie, I was super excited about wandering around Diagon Alley, … Continue reading →

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Day 7 Universal Studios Begins

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Joe Cummings

At 10:40, the crowds at Universal Studios were beginning to grow, so we had to choose wisely. So, we decided to do the important adventures, first. Not the Hulk ride. Not the Rip Ride Rocket. Not one of the water … Continue reading →

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