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That old Magic Kingdom magic

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Matt Todd

Our first visit to Disney’s Magic Kingdom was during Spring Break 2009. We had recently had our phone interview to state our

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Give Kids The World Village is a real-life dreamland

Posted on April 22, 2019August 6, 2019 by Matt Todd

Home sweet home. To say that Give Kids the World Village is a wonderful place is an understatement. It’s amazing.

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Mihret’s best day ever with Hope at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Posted on April 14, 2019April 16, 2019 by Matt Todd

“You must be Mihret,” a bald gentleman smiled and shouted across the parking garage of Clearwater Marine Aquarium. His name

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Yes. The teaser for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker made me cry

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Matt Todd

Have you seen it yet? Sure you have. By now, everyone’s seen the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise

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Aiden’s fantastic journey into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Posted on April 8, 2019March 24, 2020 by Matt Todd

This post about our visit to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando contains affiliate links. That means I

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Mihret was the star at Universal Studios Orlando

Posted on April 7, 2019September 26, 2019 by Matt Todd

Thanks to the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund and Give Kids The World, we were able to spend two days at

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Mihret’s magical journey

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Matt Todd

I’ve been trying to put last week’s experience into words. Magical isn’t enough. Wonderful doesn’t really cut it, either. It

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The case of an apple falling close to the tree.

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Matt Todd

As I open this post, it’s going to sound like I’m tooting my own horn. I promise I’m not. This

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50 compliments to start using today (and every day)

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Matt Todd

A simple compliment can change someone’s life. It sounds like hyperbole, but it’s true. A kind word or a simple

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Thank God it’s Monday. Seriously.

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by Matt Todd

  I see the memes come around every Sunday night. They usually look something like this… via GIPHY I admit

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I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations
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I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
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Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
it was amazing
Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making
by Andrew Peterson
Dear Martin
Dear Martin
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