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God Honors Excellence But I’m Allergic to Meat

Can you imagine Ron Swanson waking up to discover he was suddenly allergic to meat? No steaks, no brats, no bacon, no cheeseburgers. Can you imagine his reaction? It would have made a great episode, but maybe it sounds too far fetched. Believe it or not, a meat allergy is a real thing, and I was as horrified to discover I had it as Ron Swanson would have been.

Two years ago, I developed what I thought was strep throat. I found myself with a cough and having trouble swallowing. Quickly...

Watching Game of Thrones

When season eight of Game of Thrones (GOT) premiered this year, HBO estimated that 17.4 million viewers were watching. Considering GOT is one of the most pirated shows in history, that number is probably much higher. HBO has spent more than 90 million dollars marketing the final season, and experts are estimating that the finale may beat the premier’s record viewership.

There is no disputing that the show has forever changed how we think about entertainment and left a deep impression on our c...