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Bring the Magic of a Drive-In Movie to Your Own Backyard

I love drive-in movies. Always have. My parents took us to a few double features when I was little. I remember my brothers and I getting to watch the first movie and then having to lay down in the blanket-packed back of the red station wagon for the second (and more adult-oriented) one. Last summer we took Lucy to see Brave and The Avengers at a drive-in theater about a half-hour from Madison. (She too, fell asleep during the second one.) For the life of me, I don't know why this American classic is an endangered species. Some of you may not have a drive-in theater anywhere near your home. …

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Meet T. Hamari

The Small Rebellion is a playful group of escape artists who share a joyful, indomitable childlike spirit and are not afraid to let that spirit come out to play! They’re united by a common goal of fighting Adultitis and the doo-doo heads who embrace its ideals. Quite frankly, they’re pretty much the coolest people on the planet. Here's one right now... • My name is... T. Hamari. • My hometown is... Marquette MI (adult hometown) • My biggest dream...To meet every person on the earth or become a comedian! …

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Be Careful with Luck

"Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention luck are kidding themselves." -- Larry King There is no doubt that luck exists. How is it that I was born to amazing parents as a healthy white male in the richest country in the history of the world? Seems like the luck of the draw to me. There is always a bit of luck in every success story. Indeed, Charlie finding one of Mr. Wonka's golden tickets involved no small amount of luck. The element of "you just never know" can give us hope in the most dire of circumstances. Luck is a good thing when it touches our life, but be …

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