Birthday Ruiner

 I was *supposed* to be at a get together for my birthday, but some boss that will go unnamed scrapped that idea. I spent most of the shift singing "Birthday ruiner" to the tune of "Jukebox hero," and instead am hitting the gym.

 Congrats to our Badgers for once again making the Sweet Sixteen. #OnWisconsin

Chuck Berry

 Oh no! RIP Rock n' roll pioneer, the legendary Chuck Berry

 So True!  - Lisa

Lisa's Work

 Lisa's latest work: styrofoam balls completely covered by gold thumb tacks, creating ornamentation for a centerpiece.

My Thoughts - Entitlement

There is no entitlement, no matter how ridiculous, that doesn't make people feel "wronged" when someone finally comes around and scraps it. That's why politicians cram them in a budget, to make you beholden to their office. An emotional response to budget cuts is therefore irrelevant. Instead, ask yourself a: is this a legitimate duty of this branch of gov't, or gov't as a whole? b: would legislation creating the entitlement pass if it was originally floated today? c: is this goal better met by private enterprise?

 Frosted Mini Wheats are vastly superior to the Aldi version. The Aldi commercial claiming they are one and the same is a blatant falsehood.

Dangerous Nonsense

At today's parent-teacher conference: 

A teacher has created and posted this propaganda for the students that says Islam spread because of "cultural diffusion." Not one mention of their use of the sword, despite the fact that Islam's founder himself led armies. 

This nonsense isn't remotely factual. It's not even an argument that an Islamic scholar would make. 

But then they wrap up the lie with truths, listing the Five Pillars, giving a definition of the Koran etc, so the kids associate all of it with historical fact. 

Thank God my kids have me as a Dad, because who knows how many kids are believing this nonsense.

Me and Junie

I need a haircut. And to lose 75 pounds. Other than that, it's a nice pic.

Just Sayin'

 Just saying... Lisa

Me Right. She Wrong.

At Smiley's parent-teacher conference I corrected the grammar on a poster his teacher made. The teacher stood her ground and said I was wrong, and so I looked it up online, was proven right, and forced a retraction from her.

"Gawd, you are such an obnoxious a--hole," Lisa said, not unkindly.

"Yes," I said. "But I'm an a--hole that was right. Again."

Don't Be in Such a Hurry to Grow Up

Oldest daughter wants to work all summer and I'm making her take days of for two different girl scout camping volunteer opportunities. She's not in agreement, but unlike her I know these lazy days of summer for her are coming to an end sooner then [sic] I'd like to admit. - Lisa