Dynamic DFW

Hello Readers! *Author's note: I originally wrote this in 2014 and recently recovered the lost file. I hope you enjoy! Sorry, there are no pictures for this post. As some of you may know, I've been getting into the swing of things at my new job as a grant writer for a local nonprofit organization. As a result, I haven't had much time to update Dynamic DFW. Now that things are on an even keel at work, I am hoping to post regularly again, though it will likely be monthly instead of weekly due to time constraints. For this post, I wanted to focus on the  J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. Named after Texas Instruments co-founder J. Erik Jonsson, the library is the heart of the Dallas Public Library system and has a few really neat features! Make a beeline for the 7th floor. There you can see: 1. An original broadside print from July 4, 1776 of the Declaration of Independence. This was basically one of the drafts handed out before the official Declaration...

Love him or hate him, there is no denying that George W. Bush’s presidency occurred at the turning point of global history. From the Florida Recount to 9/11, from Hurricane Katrina to Operation Iraqi Freedom, the eight years George W. Bush served in office were turbulent, controversial and fascinating. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum does an excellent job of taking visitors through his presidency without glossing over the controversial events. One area I was particularly impressed with was the Decisions Points Theater that simulates the decisions the 43 rd President had to face throughout his presidency. Visitors are provided with a computer that allows them to pick and choose what advice to listen to and then are forced to make a decision within a limited amount of time. Media tree where visitors can take a photo to pledge to volunteer in their communities. Another highlight was the media tree that allows visitors to take a photo of themselves in ...