Columbus

Happy Bartolome Day

Thanksgiving and Columbus Day were some of my earliest teachings that made me think about alternative learning options for my family. I didn’t like that we were taught outright lies, not to mention hero worship, about our own history. It’s one thing to teach, “Well, we are not sure what happened, but we think it was this due to X evidence,” but it’s a completely different hotdog when you know what’s in the mystery meat and it sure isn’t a chicken-pork blend. Know what I mean?

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Grand Turk Inn

Located just off the coast of the Turks and Caicos Islands and just north of the more popular resort area of Haiti are a small island and the small Grand Turk Inn. Set in a converted historic building, this former oceanfront home now hosts five suites. The small island and the small inn make this into a perfect romantic and intimate vacation destination. You can lie on the beach and relax or head out on a boat and enjoy some scuba diving or snorkeling tours. It’s even a great place for whale watching, when the season is right. A

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Columbus Park

Have you ever been to Columbus park?

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10 Free Dates

Even if you’re single with no children, it’s still a rough time financially for many people right now. Just because you don’t have to feed a dozen people doesn’t mean that you can afford to head to Paris for the weekend, either. But fear not; there are always super cheap dates to go on that don’t have to feel cheap. In fact, there are plenty of free ones, too, such as…

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