Andrew Miner
I was born and raised in small town Kansas, then ventured out in search of adventure and more opportunities than the wide expanse of prairie could provide. I lived in Germany for a year, attended graduate school in Madison, Wisconsin, and then spend three years working in state government there. I became convinced that I was not meant to spend the remainder of my days as a bureaucrat, and returned to the University of Kansas to pursue what was likely my original passion that I resisted for so long - teaching.
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Boston: A Historical, Charming City Worth the Trip to New England, Part 3Craving a taste of clam chowder, the Founding Fathers, or Harvard Yard? Read on to discover what makes Boston so alluring and decide whether it should be your next vacation destination. -
Boston: A Historical, Charming City Worth the Trip to New EnglandCraving a taste of lobster, clam chowder, the Red Sox and the Kennedys? Before you decide on Boston as your next vacation destination, check out my travel guide to see if Beantown is for you. -
List of Contra Dance MovesReady to try out the fun activity that is contra dancing? Prep yourself with this list of moves so you'll already have an idea of what the caller is talking about.
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Boston: A Historical, Charming City Worth the Trip to New EnglandCraving lobster, baked beans, the Red Sox and the Kennedys? Read on for my travel journal of Boston, Massachusetts decide whether the hub of New England should be your next vacation destination. -
Contra Dancing: A Fun, Social Activity for a Night OutContra dancing is a fun, relaxing, and easy way to meet some great people and get a good workout at the same time. Read the intro below and get your feet out on the floor!
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A Dive into Alternate History: Novels of Harry TurtledoveReaders who enjoy pondering what might have been owe it to themselves to check out alternate history novels, such as the many works by Harry Turtledove such as Guns of the South or the Great War series.
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Overused Political Phrases 101: The Saudia Arabia of ... Wind? Solar? Manure??Many phrases get overused in political discourse and everyday conversations. Calling various parts of the U.S. the "Saudi Arabia" of some form of renewable energy is a cliched metaphor that should be permanently sent to the Dead Words List.
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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett: Historical Fiction at Its (Almost) BestThe Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett tells an epic tale of political intrigue and peasant struggles during the English High Middle Ages. The novel is recommended for any fan of historical fiction or European history. -
Before the Fall: An Intriguing Movie About Germany's Checkered PastBefore the Fall is an intriguing German movie about the dilemmas and decisions faced by young males in the shadow of the Third Reich.
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The King of Kong: A Charming Movie About Classic Gaming...And LifeThe King of Kong is a great documentary about classic arcade gaming competition and the lengths one will go to accomplish a big dream. In this review I discuss the movie's appeal and how anyone - not just gamers - can relate to its characters and message.