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!
Monday, January 31, 2022
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Howard Hesseman
RIP Howard Hesseman, age 81. He played Johnny Fever on WKRP, and the teacher on Head of the Class.
Cincinnati is Super Bowl bound!
Whooohooo! Congratulations to Cincinnati on a historic victory! Welcome to the Super Bowl Joe Burrow!!!!
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
75 Years Ago Today - The Blizzard of '47
Today marks 75 years since Milwaukee was buried under THE Blizzard - the epic Blizzard of '47: 18.1 inches of snow, which combined with 60 MPH winds that created ten foot high drifts of snow, effectively shutting this city down for two days.
From @milwaukeemag: "As the sun rose on Thursday morning, Milwaukeeans made extraordinary efforts to help neighbors and strangers alike, despite the weather.A dozen or more Milwaukee Ski Club members – men and women, some as young as teenagers – spread out over the city, responding to phone calls of sick or injured persons... At least three expectant mothers arrived at hospitals on sleds (and another eight mothers delivered babies at home, with doctors providing instructions to husbands over the phone). A pair of 14-year-old boys... found 34-year-old Gladys Friedland, partially paralyzed since birth, trapped in a streetcar at South 14th Street and National Avenue. She had been stuck for over 24 hours and needed to get back to her family home at North Third and West Clarke streets – some four miles away. Without hesitating, the boys carefully loaded her onto a sled and made the slow crawl towards her home. Two-and-a-half hours later, Friedland was reunited with her desperately worried family."
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Points to Ponder about David Ortiz the "Hall of Famer"- and I'm no Bonds Fan
#DavidOrtiz career OBP: .380.
#BarryBonds career OBP if you turned all 762 of his home runs into outs: .384.
Annnnnd this is why baseball journalists have no reason being the voting bloc of the HOF. i don't mind Ortiz getting in (ok, I do, a little) as much as I think it's BONKERS that he gets in while Clemens and Bonds sit out "because of steroids" when Ortiz was confirmed to have tested positive!!!! At least the shunning of Arod is ethically consistent, if a bag of horses$$t.
A Valentine's Day Special!
Valentine's Day is almost here! katophotoo and I have decided to team up to provide you with high quality, creative images to celebrate!
* 2 subjects
* 45 minutes
* Indoor studio session
* Creative backdrops
* Refreshments
Book soon! Limited spots available.
Congrats Junie!
Congratulations
Junie on three 5th place and one 1st place awards at her first ever forensics competition performing her self penned story "My Pink Shirt" Proud of you kiddo!! The stress leading up to it's recording literally led me to drink but it was worth it lol I love you! - LisaMonday, January 24, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
We found the Presidents!!
FOUR years after they were boxed up for our 2018 remodel, after being MIA for nearly 1460 days on the nose, this morning I found my Presidential busts and restored them to a place of glory in my living room!!! *and some family mementos too!
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Quote
Nothing reveals someone's character better then witnessing how they treat people they DON'T need. - Lisa
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Wouldn't it Tho?
It’d be grand if people who consume creative media daily stopped pretending like there is no market for the work. - YaYa
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Black Dahlia - 75 Years On
75 years ago today the body of Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia, was found in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
MPS's Cellphone Policy
Is the new phone confiscation policy just my kid's school or all of MPS?
Note: "Cell phone collection policy" ...IMO in response to student's recording fights and posting ...therefore tarnishing the MHSA/MPS image...which is laughable.
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Saturday, January 8, 2022
A Great Suprise
Dan surprised me with another Vegas getaway for our Feb anniversary of the night we met at George Webbs. I've never in my life opened a card to flight and hotel booking paperwork. Super exciting first for me. We already make reservations at Hell's Kitchen...can't wait! - Lisa
Friday, January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier, one of the most influential and pioneering American actors of the last century, has died.
If you haven't watched him in In the Heat of the Night or Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? you're missing out.
RIP
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Bento Xpert
The recent post on Facebook's Milwaukee Foodie group about Meat on the Street inspired my wife and I to check it out, but despite what Google says its storefront inside the food court at 1125 N 9th St was closed today. Rather than waste the trip we dined at the stall next door, Bento Xpert. My wife had the beef brisket plate, served with rice, vegetables, and an optional eggroll. I ordered General Tso chicken, which again came with rice and veggies, but I chose the braised egg as my side.
The food was served on actual plates, tho with plastic cutlery, and two meals and 3 drinks was $26. The chicken was fresh, moist breast meat, and the beef was fall apart tender. The sides were pretty standard fare.
Was it the best food we've ever ordered? No. But was it tasty, well presented casual dining? Yes. Go check it out.
Saturday, January 1, 2022
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