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Published writer, compulsive reader, Old School Whovian, Match Game enthusiast, NKOTB fan, data hoarder, and - surprisingly, given that list - married with four kids. Welcome to my take on life, fatherhood, entertainment, and whatever strikes my fancy. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Bobbi Kristina Brown
OMG!!! Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has died. RIP
He Earned this Reward!
Yesterday Smiley took all the money he's earned shoveling snow and bought a 9" Android tablet complete with a case and keyboard. I made sure to let the salesman know he earned the money himself, and the little guy could barely stop smiling. I'm proud of you Smiley. Enjoy your tablet!
A Car Accident
On the way home from work this morning my van was struck by a car that ran a four way stop at full speed. I saw her coming at the last second and hit the gas, which meant she hit my rear panel and not the driver's door. Two witnesses stopped, and one of them stayed with me until the cops arrived. I was fine at first but my lower back, neck, and elbow are sore now, and somehow the nail on my pointer finger was bent back and burns like heck. The van is drivable. #itcouldbeworse
Quote
"No man should tell a lie unless he is shrewd enough to recognize the time for renouncing it, if and when it comes, and knows how to renounce it gracefully." - Rex Stout, Before Midnight
Friday, January 30, 2015
Sad News from Mitt
Mitt Romney announced today that he will not seek the 2016 GOP nomination. I'm saddened by the news, although I didn't like his chances for winning next November. As I said in 2012, the ideas he expressed in his book were some of the most intelligent I've read - and I've read a bunch of them from both parties. Thank you for your service Mitt.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Backstrom
Just watched the premiere of "Backstrom". Based on the commercials I'd dismissed it as a cop version of "House", and it sorta is, but with a strong comedic bent and a Monk/Psych/USA Network vibe. It's worth watching again, at least for a few weeks.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The Details Tell the Story
Historical documents - even lame ones like the program from my grade school graduation ceremony on June 4th, 1988 - can reveal hidden treasures. Celebrating along with us was the 50th reunion of the 1938 class. Among their members, according to the program, was Fr. Frank Yaniak. Eight years later he would officiate my wedding, and Lisa and I would grow close enough to the man to ask him to come out of retirement for YaYa's baptism in 2001. One more neat fact the program revealed: it was held fifteen years to the day before LuLu blessed us by coming into our lives
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Interstellar
"Interstellar" is a finely crafted, emotionally rich piece of cinematic science fiction, and even more proof of Christopher Nolan's ability behind the camera. Well worth the three hour investment.
Proud Papa
Proud as heck of Smiley. It's 6:23 a.m. and I'm watching him shovel the sidewalk at Alys' house. He woke up early to meet his obligation before school. #goodmanintraining
Paid in Full
YaYa's Washington D.C. trip, after many a bi-monthly payment, is now paid for in full. I am very jealous of her itinerary, which takes her to the Kennedy gravesites, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Bulls Run battlefield (none of this pro-Southern Manassas name dropping, thank you), Ford's Theater, and more. I loved visiting D.C. in 2005 but for security reasons it was largely shut down during the inauguration. #jelly
Monday, January 26, 2015
The Crazies
Watching "The Crazies" with the Centerpieces, which admittedly makes me an awful Dad. But in fairness it's a creepy, well done horror film and doggone it my kids deserve the best.
Yup
You know you watch a lot of movies when you start one up, recognize the production company when their credit appears on-screen, and say "Oh. *That's* not good."
Whitney
We just finished watching the Lifetime movie "Whitney." First, it's great to finally watch a music bio that has the right to the artists music. Second, it should have been called the "Bobby Brown Story" because, true or false, it was his version of events on screen. It's worth watching if you stumble upon it. #WhitneyMovie
Congrats to Coach K!
Congratulations to Coach K on his epic 1000th victory! You're a class act and an honor to the sport. #coachK1K #Duke #livinglegend
Buy Some. Now.
TV Watching
We're watching #myhusbandsnotgay, a TLC special about married Mormons who are also attracted to men. The title invites derision, but so far it's a pretty good documentary.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Art
Junie's artwork
Dealing with the guilt trip of a friend who asked me to go out tonight and then got uppity when I said I had plans. Nevermind that he ignored my requests last week. #buzzkill #guiltmonger
The Pencil Sharpener
In addition to getting the new couch, I put up an old fashioned metal pencil sharpener in our pantry yesterday. This has been a goal of ours for ten years, since the first frantic search for a sharpened pencil in K3.
It brought back memories of having one in my own pantry growing up.
School Fees of Old
On September 23, 1991 I paid $2.00 in student fees at Pulaski High School. I then chose to hold onto the receipt for the last twenty-four years. I don't think I'm a hoarder, but I am symptomatic.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Finally! Our New Couch
It took two months, Contact Six, daily calls, and in the end I picked it up myself with Socialist, but we FINALLY have our new couch.
Ernie Banks
RIP Ernie Banks . . . even if ya did play for one of the three most vile franchises in baseball (Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox)
Friday, January 23, 2015
41 by George W Bush
Book #3 of 2015. More than once it brought a tear to my eye. A great man, and I adore him.
Stop the Violence
Thirteen homicides this month. At this time last year we had ONE. And once again it's not a gun issue (it was another stabbing) but instead domestic violence. As the mayor said at the press conference a few minutes ago, there are ample resources available in this city for families in those situations: please, use them before it's too late.
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Not Impresed
NKOTB, TLC (minus Left Eye), and Nelly on tour together? I like them all individually, but collectively they're a nostalgic but sad State Fair headliner. #unimpressed
This Morning
Spending a good chunk of the morning here at St Luke's waiting for Lisa to complete a test. No huge, life altering deal, so have no fear
Monday, January 19, 2015
Jaspare's 77th Birthday!
Today we hosted Lisa's step-father's 77th birthday party. Sloppy joes, birthday cake, and a very "on" Jaspare made for a very pleasant time for everybody. Happy birthday old man!
(The pic of Junie with a cardboard contraption is her bow, probably a nod to Hunger Games)
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
A String of Comments Regarding this Horrendous Special Teams Travesty
Hey Russell, good thing you're pimping Obamacare on TV, since your passer rating needs some life support. #overrated
I expect this kind of behavior from the Brewers, but the Pack???
Pathetic. A Brewers quality collapse.
My reaction to the loss, while largely restrained (although I may have wished a fiery plane crash on the Seahawks), has still resulted in Lisa attempting to resurrect her ban on watching any sports in our home.
Watching the AFC championship game to find out who to root for in the Super Bowl. #AFChasmyvote #anyonebutSeattle
So, many of Seattle's ballyhooed "12" left the stadium early, thinking the loss was guaranteed. That says a lot about the quality of their bandwagon fan base. Then again, I'm jealous that they didn't have to watch that ridiculous collapse. #GoPats #stillpissed
Wilder is the new Champ
To add to my woes, the judges handed Deontay Wilder the heavyweight belt in a lopsided decision. I scored it far differently, and if you follow this account you know my scoring is usually dead on. I'm not saying it was crooked, but the WBC has pulled some odd stuff over the years and they've been publicly calling for years for an American champ to emerge.
Mission accomplished, if your ideal American champ has limited skill.
Frankly, I think Wilder exposed his "freakish" power as a creation of his weak competition. After all, Stiverne took twelve rounds of his best shots without tasting the canvas. So much for that myth. I'm confident Klitschko will dominate him.
A Guessing Game
Explain the significance of the message on these buttons. First one to get it right gets my respect . . .and that's about it. :)
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Ninety minutes until Stiverne-Wilder, but I won't see it until the morning. I may have to avoid social media overnight to dodge spoilers. I think most money is on Deontay, but I believe he's a ghost of a contender and that a real heavyweight like Bermane can drop him. Winner gets Klitschko and the belts unify . . .I've got goosebumps.
Friday, January 16, 2015
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