I haven't seen all the Best Picture nominee films yet, but if you think for one second that La-La-Land was in any way, shape, form, or substance, the superior to The Arrival, then you don't deserve to watch another movie this year.
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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!
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Rachel Dolezal is Not Doing Well
I forgave her long ago, because she's hot. Apparently, neither White nor Black America agree with me.
Simply Nailogical
Somehow Smiley and I just found ourselves watching a ten minute Youtube video by Simply Nailogical on our living room TV. I don't understand how it happened. I don't understand why we didn't stop it. I don't . . . I don't understand.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
Lightning Crashes
The lightning slashing across the night sky, and the rain relentlessly tapping on the window, is both relaxing and unexpected. A thunderstorm on a brisk February night? And a winter storm warning for later in the day? Wow.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Half a Decade
This morning my boss presented me with a framed certificate honoring 5 years of service to the company - the third time in my life I've reached that milestone.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
A Parker Connection
At the post office today a neat coincidence. The man in front of us in line was packaging up a copy of Robert B. Parker's "Ceremony" for shipping. I told him my son was named after the author, and the guy - a bookstore owner - showed me the title page. It was personally signed by RBP. Very cool.
A Pic of Big Grandma
This is my paternal Grandmother and Joe Brocki, Grandpa's best friend. Years later Joe's wife Rose would be my Dad's Godmother.
Monday, February 20, 2017
The First Bike Ride of the Year!
Smiley and I took the first Team Slap bike ride of 2017 today - on February 20th!!! - biking to and from my mother-in-law's apartment,a round trip of 4.4 miles. Alas, she wasn't home! Lol. A great ride to kick off the year!
The hip is hurting a bit from the bike ride, but it's totally worth it. Today was a good day.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
A Nice Walk with my Kiddos
Smiley, Junie and I set out on a walk to enjoy the weather today. We walked to and from the Family Dollar store, meandering a bit along the route.
Norma McCorvey, aka Jane Roe
Norma McCorvey, the woman who was the anonymous plaintiff in Roe v Wade, the 1973 SCOTUS case that decided that individual state laws banning abortion were unconstitutional, has died at 69.
RIP
Yeah, No
"During cooking, bats may emit strong odors reminiscent of urine. This may be reduced by cooking with added garlic, onion, chili pepper or beer." - Wikipedia.
Ummm, maybe that's nature's way of saying "Eat something else you jackass."
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Summer?
February 18th. Milwaukee, WI. Normal high: around 33. Today's high: 68. If this is global warming, I'll take it.
Friday, February 17, 2017
St Auggie's Fish Fry
I'm having trouble expressing how happy - how Milwaukee - I feel as I enjoy a great fish fry in a church basement. I opted for the baked fish, as you can see. The basement filled up within minutes of us sitting down.
Easter Wreaths
Lisa made these for my Mom, at her request. The pictures, honest and truly, don't do the work justice. My Mom was very grateful.
Speedway was Robbed
Speedway on 124th and National was just robbed. I walked into the store just moments after the robber left. The cashier is OK but was treated roughly and was in tears. The cops are already on the scene.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
The US Did Nothing
Russia threatened and harassed Ukraine, then walked in and took Crimea from them by force.
The US did nothing.
Russia shot down a passenger jet.
The US did nothing.
Russia sent troops into the Middle East, negating a ban enforced by 12 US Presidents.
The US did nothing.
Russia taunted our naval vessels.
The US did nothing.
All of that was under OBAMA and yet the press is trying to convince us that *Trump* is somehow selling us out to Moscow? Good grief, get off the drugs. #DoNotTrustTheMedia
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Happy Valentines Day 2017!
My littlest valentine made me breakfast in bed, waffles and strawberries 
she heated up the syrup 
..... Hope ask of you have Valentine surprises all day, spread the love - Lisa
Grandma Jeanne: Thats my sweet Junie she is always doing sweet stuff. Not looking forward to her teen years. Stay sweet
Lisa: Just found out my kids when buying candy grams at school all buy themselves one, and wrote messages to themselves to boot, lol..Smiley says he wrote on one of his (to himself)..."you're beautiful" .....lol....props to self love
Monday, February 13, 2017
Not my words, but certainly my thoughts: Nothing makes more of an impactful statement, in advocating for acceptance into the United States and calling for equal treatment of American civil rights, than waving a Mexican Flag, the symbol of a nation you didn't love enough to remain in and help improve.
Strolling with Junie
I took Junie with me on a walk to pick up some takeout, then stopped at the park.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Impractical Jokers Live
We're back from seeing Impractical Joker's for the second time in two years! They were even funnier this time around, and seemed to venture off script more often. Q centric this time, with barely a word from Murr, the only downer was that the finale was a repeat of the video that closed out the 2015 show :(
Still, a great time!
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Hal Moore
RIP Army legend Hal Moore, the commanding officer during the battle for the Ia Drang valley in 1965. Your nation thanks you sir.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Chris Carter to Sign with the Yankees
Yes!
When the Brewers parted ways with him I had hoped this would happen. He'll make a fine stopgap first baseman for the Yanks.
nydailynews.com
Yankees reportedly ink NL home run champ Chris Carter to one-year, $3 million deal
Monday, February 6, 2017
BT Junkie
BTJunkie permanently closed shop today. RIP. U were loved.
2005 - 2012
This is the end of the line my friends. The decision does not come easy, but we've decided to voluntarily shut down. We've been fighting for years for your right to communicate, but it's time to move on. It's been an experience of a lifetime, we wish you all the best!
A Warm Day and a Nice Walk
Junie and I enjoying the balmy 40 degree weather with a walk to the pet store and a stop at the park on the way back.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Don't Tempt Fate
Those laughing and creating memes about the "Bowling Green Massacre" - the non-event [White House Spokesperson] Conway mistakenly spoke of - should be careful about tempting fate. I fear they will jinx such an event into existence.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
A Great Find!
My first thought when I bought it: I can't wait to post it on the Wolfe Pack FB site! Lol 66 likes/ comments from my fellow fans of Stout!
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