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Owen Preston Andrews (OPA)
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5 days ago1 min read
The Power of Persistence
Hello everyone! This weekend, I performed with Kids X Anon at a local event. This was a step in my recovery journey after a couple of...
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opaandrews
Jan 81 min read
"Drive" - Inspired by SZA - The Power of Character in Music
Hey everyone! I recently had the incredible opportunity to be in my sister’s music video for "Drive," an inspired by project by SZA's...
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opaandrews
Jan 22 min read
New Year, New Books: 2025!
Hey everyone! Welcome to another year of thrilling stories and love of books! This year, I’ve challenged myself to read ten books outside...
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opaandrews
Dec 24, 20242 min read
5 Spooky Holiday Movies to Watch This Winter
If you’re anything like me, you love mixing your holidays with something spooky. There’s just something about combining warm cocoa and...
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Owen Andrews
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Krampus: The Spooky Legend Behind Christmas
When we think of Christmas, we usually picture Santa, reindeer, and cozy holiday traditions. But did you know there's a spooky side to...
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opaandrews
Dec 10, 20243 min read
From Family Fun to Film Awards: The Story of Johnny Jr.
Hey everyone! I’m excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Johnny Jr. , a short film written and directed by my sister, Lily...
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opaandrews
Dec 2, 20242 min read
5 Spooky Holiday Writing Prompts
The holiday season is here! With it comes Christmas lights and all those fun winter traditions. Adding winter-themed writing prompts to...
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opaandrews
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Why Reading 20 Minutes a Day is a Game Changer for Kids
Staying home for Thanksgiving break? Why not grab a book and have some cozy family reading time on the couch? Add a mug of hot cocoa, and...
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opaandrews
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Fun Ways to Share Stories at Thanksgiving
Hey everyone! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get creative with your family traditions. One way to...
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opaandrews
Nov 12, 20242 min read
How National Novel Writing Month Got Me Into Writing Novels
Hey everyone! November National is Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). If you’ve never heard of it, it’s when writers all over the world try...
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opaandrews
Nov 4, 20242 min read
A Feast for Your Imagination: Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for Kids
Hey everyone! November is here, which means two big things I love: National Novel Writing Month and Thanksgiving! Families will gather to...
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opaandrews
Oct 30, 20243 min read
My Top 10 Favorite Halloween Costumes
Halloween will soon be here! For me, it’s always been more than just a night of candy and spooky decorations. What I love most is the...
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opaandrews
Oct 22, 20242 min read
Five Eerie Audiobooks to Keep You Shivering
I’ve always loved a good eerie story—something that gives you goosebumps and leaves you thinking about it long after the book is done....
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opaandrews
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Inktober: How Drawing Tells Stories
Inktober is a month-long challenge where artists—or anyone—create ink drawings based on daily prompts throughout October. It’s a great...
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opaandrews
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Claymation Will Make You Shiver
Claymation brings horror to life with eerie, intricate detail. Discover how films like The Nightmare Before Christmas give us chills!
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opaandrews
Sep 17, 20244 min read
Shakespeare, Thrills, and Summer Highlights
Summer highlights: From Shakespeare plays and acting in films to thrilling parks and ballet—each adventure inspired me in unique ways!
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opaandrews
May 7, 20242 min read
BEETLEJUICE The Musical
Hey everyone, I'm back after a bit of a break! Just say "OPA" three times, and I'll start blogging again. Well, that worked like a charm!
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opaandrews
Mar 20, 20244 min read
My First Novel: The Puzzled Penguin Chapter 1
When I was in elementary school, our math curriculum was called Math Expressions. Occasionally, a character named the Puzzled Penguin...
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opaandrews
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Creepy Baby Faces in Art Museums
I enjoy visiting museums. Whether they feature art, fossils, planes, etc., I always enjoy going and taking in new information. Last...
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opaandrews
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Children’s Horror Movie Reviews: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Today, I’ll follow up my movie review of Goosebumps with a review of Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, released in 2018. In this film, a...
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