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Only One More Week!

Only One More Week!

Opening night for McKinney Repertory Theatre’s production of Hartburn Hotel is one week away! We have only 5 more rehearsals until we perform — exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. This weekend, we’ll...

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Breaking the Sound Barrier

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Many believe the sound barrier is similar to an invisible wall in the sky, but it is really invisible? When a plane gets close to the speed of sound, a unique visual phenomenon occurs....

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Collin County Fireworks

Collin County Fireworks

The countdown to the holiday has begun! Before you know it, the 4th of July will be here, and it will be time to scope out a place to watch the local fireworks shows...

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Honey, You Got Real Ugly

Honey, You Got Real Ugly

The 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog Champion was crowned on Friday at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California. Pabst, a boxer-mix rescued from a shelter took top honors in a surprising victory over former champion, Rascal...

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Not-So-Subtle Reminder

Not-So-Subtle Reminder

We lost two icons today — one was a music legend and the other a famous actress. Farrah Fawcett lost her three-year battle with anal cancer this morning.  She was 62. Her best-selling poster...

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Sound of Music

Sound of Music

The last two days are simply a blur in my mind. It’s 2 am, and I just finished working. I’ve been going non-stop between work, rehearsals, and work this week! Last night, I met...

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A Father Means…

A Father Means…

In honor of Father’s Day: A Father means so many things… A understanding heart, A source of strength and of support Right from the very start. A constant readiness to help In a kind...

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Running with Scissors Marathon

Running with Scissors Marathon

Because I got struck with a massive migraine on Saturday while supporting the Running with Scissors Marathon, I had to go home and crash without posting an update to the blog. But, don’t fear!...

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Goodbye Nortel

Goodbye Nortel

It’s a sad day for employees and former employees of Nortel. Today, the company announced that it will liquidate and sell its businesses, ending its efforts to restructure in bankruptcy court. After 114 years...

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