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!
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
smh
Ooheee, I'm irrationally angry, and all over a picture of a pumpkin display that I (wrongly) believed used a pumpkin stolen from Junie at the Pumpkin Pavilion.
We're watching The Facts of Life
The episode where Natalie loses her virginity - at 21! - and the group treats it like a twelve year old made the announcement. Nearly 30 years later I still remembered that she used three kinds of birth control! lol
I said it thirty years ago, and I say it again today: Nancy McKeon is, was, and always will be, yummy.
Bus Strike
In case you missed it, Milwaukee County bus drivers have voted to begin striking Wednesday morning - coincidentally, in the middle of Summerfest.
Monday, June 29, 2015
An upcoming column
Fair warning: it appears a column I wrote, or part of it, will be appearing in the Green Sheet of this Thursday's Journal-Sentinel. I say part of one because I really don't know what they're running, as the email said it would probably be trimmed for space and appear as part of a package. So, for all I know a tweet sized chunk may see print. Whatever. Buy a paper anyway; consider it payment for all the entertainment I provide you here free of charge. :)
Well, how about that?
I saw a video on FB that said you could clear up your scratched and dim headlights with toothpaste. Well, it works.
Quotes of the Day
The following (tongue in cheek) exchange took place this morning:
Lisa: My Mom just cancelled. She doesn't want to go to lunch.
Dan: Now what am I supposed to do? My girlfriend is supposed to come over at two.
Lisa: Best be calling the skinny ho and telling her your wife will be home.
Dan: What makes you think she's skinny?
Lisa: You already have a big woman. Why would you step out for more of the same?
Dan: (shrugs) Maybe I wanted to try a big woman who knew what she was doing.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
A Jefferson Quote
Powerful words that echo down to the debates of today.
Yes, Jefferson was a slave owner and a hypocrite, a man whose intellect demanded freedom for all while his greed and social standing kept others in chains. Such is human nature.
He was a political leader, not a Saint.
But I think, if he had been removed from his specific moment in time, that he would have eventually married that intellectual ideal with practical reality.
That's the sign of a Great Man I guess: the ability to have even your sins serve as an example for the ages.
Smiley - a pic his camp shared!
Here's a picture of Smiley his camp posted to their Smugmug account. He looks happy -- genuinely happy, not fake smile happy - and I'm glad. I've been debating about sending him an email (the camp provides a general dropbox) but I don't think I will. I got terribly homesick the one time I called home from camp, and I think it's best to let him stand on his own these two weeks. But I miss the little guy.
My hip
On a personal note, my hip (injured in an accident in January) has been flaring up all week. Tonight it feels like someone is sawing through it. Grand.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
This Day in History
Six years since MJ passed, 65 years since North Korea invaded the South, 20 years since Chief Justice Burger died, and 139 years since Little Bighorn. Pretty busy day in history.
This Day in History
Six years since MJ passed, 65 years since North Korea invaded the South, 20 years since Chief Justice Burger died, and 139 years since Little Bighorn. Pretty busy day in history.
Swim Class
Just back from my first swim class since the early '80's. I *can* swim, but not in a manner recognized by the rules of the sport or any god above. Today was testing on all manner of strokes, and apparently I'm very good at the breaststroke and tolerable at the rest. There's a lot of work
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
On the Confederate Flag
Go peruse reputable conservative sites like National Review, etc in the wake of the Confederate flag flap and you'll walk away disgusted by the comments. There are southerners - or at least those who claim to be southerners - spewing ridiculous revisionist history, and more. It's gone so far as to argue that the end of slavery was bad (they were better off before - they had no job or home once emancipated!) and one long doozy that went on about how if slavery was bad, why did Africans practice it? Their answer: that means it wasn't!).
There's more, but you get the gist.
Folks, these aren't conservatives, or Republicans, even if they share some ideas on limited government and foreign policy. These people are either legitimate racists or so far gone upstairs they should be on meds. Now that the GOP has come out against the flag, they threaten to vote independent.
The party of Lincoln, Ike, Reagan, and Bush should welcome their defection. I want no part of their kind.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Dick Van Patten
R.I.P. Dick Van Patten. Since my Mom was a huge fan of the show, I practically grew up watching Eight is Enough. You'll be missed :(
'Fraid So
Hey, I know you'll think less of me for this. But while I think she's a crazy, self-hate filled, racial divider, I think Rachel Dolezal is kinda hot.
Monday, June 22, 2015
My Thoughts
All three state-wide elected officals in SC have now called for the removal of the Confederate flag from state land- or if you're a Southern apologist "their battle flag and symbol of regional pride." I have friends who follow that latter train of thought, and they are good people, but I'll have to agree to disagree with them here. It is the flag of rebellion, disunion, and oathbreakers, and should never have been tolerated after Appamatox. The sooner it is gone - and revisionist Southern "history" with it - the better.
A Bike Trip with Junie
Took advantage of the break between storms to take a bike trip to the grocery store with Junie. She pooped out on the way there but recovered nicely at the store and the ride home was smooth. But the wind was a b***h.
A Gardening Thank You!
A big thank you for LK for coming out and helping me finish the garden. She was honestly a big help. Love ya Junie!
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Happy Father's Day Dennis
Lisa has been trying to post this for hours but her app is funky today. This is her dancing with her Dad at our wedding in 1996. RIP Dennis, and Happy Fathers Day. You are missed
Some Father's Day Wishes
Happy Father's Day everyone!
As usual it'll be a busy day for #TeamSlap, so in case our schedule precludes an appearance, God's blessings and our best wishes on the marriage of Alys H. You've been a great friend and coworker and Lisa and I still hope to join you on this special day!
And happy 20th wedding anniversary to Mike G a grade school classmate of mine!
Springfield 1995
Lisa and I on our first road trip together. Springfield, IL March of 1995, in front of Lincoln's home.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
The Father's Day Hike
Today Smiley treated me to our second annual Father Son Hike at Hawthorn Glen for Father's Day, this time accompanied by Tre and my Godson TJ, and my nephew Isaiah. We also happily bumped into Dean D and his son Adam, Smiley's former classmate.We had a blast checking out the poison ivy, grilling out, and even saw a decomposing rabbit on the trail!
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