Enjoying a visit to the Carnegie Science Center with my son. Mars exhibit is immersive and delightful.

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Looking forward to more live local theater. (Support the arts!)

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Hamlet. #tobe

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It’s that time again.

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A vacation minibar story from 20 years ago.

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