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!
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
A Grammar Tip
Just a reminder: it's "should have" not "should of" unless as I've often suspected, you're consciously trying to look like a dumba**.
Who will be the 13th Doctor?
The rumor is Kris Marshall, of the series Death in Paradise, which I adore. I'd be cool with the choice.
The Speed Table
The City has just informed me that a $50,000 road project - the installation of a speed table - has been approved for my street and that we will be assessed accordingly. Utter horseshit this, the boondoggle dream of bitter old people with nothing but time on their hands to complain about non-existent problems. It was "put up for vote" via postcards mailed to each home, and I'm probably the only person under 70 to bother to return it. This is a Republic; I elect an Alderman to *represent* the best interests of this community and to do so even in the face of opposition, not to leave it up to majority/mob rule. *This* is why the electoral college exists at the federal level.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Our Lenten Sacrifice
This year for Lent, a big sacrifice: I gave up meat completely to show solidarity for Junie's identical pledge (we later amended her obligation to meatless M-W-F's only). Since Ash Wednesday was March 1st, that meant I went 46 days without consuming the flesh of a mammal or fowl, the longest such stretch - by 45 days - since I was on baby food. As I enjoy both vegetables and fish it was not nearly as painful as I feared, and there were only two days that were truly difficult. I had two small pieces of meat yesterday as Lent ended, but I didn't overdo it, and frankly, it wasn't that big of a thrill.
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Easter Dinner
Easter dinner was at my parent's apartment. In attendance (besides my parents and siblings) Lisa's Mom, Christopher Gray, my nephew and and his girlfriend Carly, my niece, Team Slap and YaYa's boyfriend Nick. It was relaxing and peaceful, and the weather was grand.
From my mother-in-law
Yesterday I had my Granddaughter, Junie over. And when I went to bed, I found the attached poster on my bed, requesting me to find the seven Easter Eggs. I found all seven and it made my day. Thank you Junie for making my Easter.
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