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Super Mario Galaxy Review
Super Mario Galaxy is a visually spectacular sequel that trades the Mushroom Kingdom’s hills for the sprawling chaos of deep space. Released on April 1, 2026, it is a “love letter” to fans, packed with enough Easter eggs to keep hardcore gamers and nostalgic adults busy for multiple viewings. But in my opinion, it goes
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Hoppers Review
Pixar’s Hoppers is a heartfelt film that manages to be one of the studio’s funniest entries while carrying a weighty environmental message. Targeted toward older elementary-age kids, teens, and their families, the film blends high-concept sci-fi with the kind of slapstick chaos that makes for a great theater experience. The Story: “Infiltrating” the Wild The
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Goat Review
Recently, I took the kids to see GOAT. It’s become a tradition for me to take the kids to see their first movie and this was the first trip for Xavier. At three years old, he gave us a strong 45 minutes of focus on the film before he got restless. Popcorn and candy helped
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The Thing About Marketing…
One of the most challenging things about publishing books independently has to do with marketing. Compared to writing the book and even publishing it, making people aware of the book is by far the biggest hurdle to get over. Awareness equals sales. Without it, an author’s voice will never be heard. At a minimum, these
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INSPIRATION STRIKES
A creative knows that the moment inspiration strikes, they have to lean into it and see where it takes them. It may end up being nothing or it could end up being the start of something extraordinary. I had my moment at a soccer game recently. My oldest daughter tried out for and made the
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My First Blog Post
When I started This Dad Writes, I just thought I would be using it to publish books and making a little side money. After writing a book and then feeling inspired enough to publish it, I knew I needed a tag line or an identity that people would remember. But what is it supposed to