Writer / Value & rink comparisons
Julian Reed
A good comparison explains what you get for the difference.
The perspective
Julian’s voice is measured, concise, and interested in tradeoffs. His comparisons look past a headline price to the details that make an option worthwhile for a particular kind of skater.
The approach
Compare like with like, date-check the evidence, and spell out the criteria behind a recommendation. Keep changing prices connected to the maintained rink facts.
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Latest writing
The best Nashville ice rinks for the skate you want
Four different choices for a public skate, with a clear reason to consider each one.
Julian Reed · September 17, 2026 Making it worthwhileWhat a Nashville public skate really costs
Compare the ticket, the session length, and the time you will actually use.
Julian Reed · September 17, 2026 Where to skateWhere to ice skate around Atlanta, and how to choose
Four indoor rinks, four useful starting points. Choose by the session, the trip and the kind of outing you want.
Julian Reed · September 17, 2026 Where to skateChoosing a Dallas-area StarCenter for public skating
Farmers Branch, Plano and Euless, with the ordinary ticket and special offers kept separate.
Julian Reed · September 17, 2026