Why Mississippi Comic Con 2025 With Kids Can Make for a Perfect Weekend
If you’re a parent like me, you probably wonder if big events like comic cons are actually a good fit for younger kids. After taking my daughter to meet Tom Kenny (the voice of SpongeBob) at last year’s event, I’ve had a lot of friends ask if we’ll be back.…
Tips for Navigating Large Conventions (and Avoiding Anxiety)
Are you excited about attending your first fan convention, but worried about crowds, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! As introverts ourselves—with a little extrovert in the family—we know how daunting big conventions can be. That’s why we’ve put together our best tips for navigating large conventions so…
Rediscovering BBC Music Magazine on Apple News
After years away, I’ve returned to BBC Music Magazine and discovered its rich blend of accessible articles, reviews, and multimedia content. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned fans, the magazine has rekindled my passion for classical music—and inspired new ways to enjoy it with my family.
Darth Vader Series Potential: How My Fear of Star Wars’ Greatest Villain Evolved Into Fascination With Story Telling
Darth Vader Series Potential: Why the gap between Anakin’s fall and A New Hope deserves a deeper exploration
The Rings of Power: How Amazon’s Series Rekindled Our Passion for Middle-earth
A review of The Rings of Power, exploring its story, cast, and impact on Tolkien’s legacy.
The Apple Classical Music App for Novices
Are you like me, curious about classical music but find it intimidating? For novices like us, a classical music app – and I’ve truly been enjoying Apple Music Classical as of late – transforms listening from a passive background experience to an active engagement through features specifically designed for beginners…
Star Wars Celebration 2025 Announcements!
Star Wars Celebration 2025 announcements reignite a fan’s passion for the galaxy far, far away and have us planning for future celebrations. While life and family commitments temporarily limited my engagement with the franchise, exciting reveals about The Mandalorian’s theatrical release, Ryan Gosling joining Star Wars: Starfighter, and Andor Season 2’s premiere have drawn me back in. Most importantly, the announcement of Star Wars Celebration LA 2027 has our family considering making it our daughter’s first Celebration experience.
Pleased to Meet the Replacements
There’s an old saying: “Never meet your heroes.” But for me, meeting The Replacements was an unforgettable experience that proved the saying wrong. I’ve been obsessed with The Replacements since December 27, 1990, when I purchased their album All Shook Down. That record changed my life. From that day forward,…
Why We’re Excited for Hogs for the Cause 2025
If there’s one New Orleans event that combines incredible food, live music, and a meaningful cause, it’s Hogs for the Cause 2025! This year’s festival will take place on April 4th and 5th, 2025, at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds in New Orleans. Hogs for the Cause is more…