I keep track of the college campuses that I visit much in the same way that I keep track of states and countries I visit.  I’ve found that visiting a campus is a little snippet of real life, a trip off the beaten tourist path to people live, work, and play.  In addition to some great campus architecture, there’s a host of businesses and activity that go into into supporting what is, in essence, a mini-city.
Earlier this summer, I had a chance to visit Southern Methodist University in Dallas.  It’s officially located in University Park, a part of the greater …read more

Blogging pal, Astroprof, sent information on spooky Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The first option is The Boneyard, which calls itself the Largest Haunt in Texas.  At over half a mile long, last year’s Boneyard was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest walk-through haunted house in the world.”  This year it’s back, and bigger!
This is a “performance” haunted house, with dramatic music and skilled actors drawing the crowds into the sets.  The Boneyard features over 50 chilling scenes, along with food, music, and games in an all-indoor environment.  All net proceeds from The Boneyard …read more