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The Birth of a Superstar

50 years ago my Aunt Joan was born. Hers has not been an average life. She arrived prematurely, possibly having an unfortunate run-in with the umbilical cord on the way out. Regardless of the cause, she has had a special place in our family because she did not develop in a typical manner. From all…

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Fuel Up and Play (and Get a Chance to Hang with Quarterback Andrew Luck!)

If you were anything like me growing up, we’d go outside and play in the neighborhood until the street lights came on. Our moms didn’t set up playdates; we just went outside and all the kids were there – riding bikes, playing kickball, fishing in creeks. We used our imaginations to build forts, invent new games, and most of all, run around outside all day with our friends.

Today, times have changed. Kids have …

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My OMG Moment With Kristin Chenoweth At The Rio 2 World Premiere

I wouldn’t say I get starstruck easily or that I spend an inordinate amount of time glued to the latest Hollywood gossip but there are a handful of celebrities I really admire and respect – maybe because I love their work, or I’ve been impressed by an interview or because they just seem like genuinely nice people.Thanks to my job, I’ve been lucky enough to meet a few of the people on …