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!
Sunday, December 6, 2015
My Night of TV
ABC Family is changing their name to Freeform. WTH?
And . . .
my DVR cut out with twenty minutes left of the Doctor Who finale. $#@&
More Nightmares
My sleep was riddled with nightmares and I woke up angry about something I no longer even remember. Gotta shake it off.
Winter by Marissa Meyer
Saturday she texted me and said she was bored. Read your book, I wrote back.
Her response: "I finished that last night😕 smh."
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Kardashian Kongrats
Kim and Kanye 2nd kid
No doubt, The Biggest Story of the Day. But, snark aside, congrats to them.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Not Exactly a Suprise
The governments of France and Hungary have announced that two of the suicide bombers in Paris were Syrian refugees recruited after they were accepted into Europe.
Huh. Whodathunkit?
The Spongebob Ball
Lisa took the younger kids to Turkey Bingo at their school a few weeks ago, and this is what Smiley won!
A Theory
I've got a theory about why sports are so popular. Yes, following a team creates a regional identity, a sense of community loyalty, and gives you something to talk about over the water cooler. But: there's also an ingrained anti-intellectualism in our culture, and sports -with its detailed stats, its research, its strategy - gives us a chance to dive into academia without sacrificing that machismo.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Ugh
I'm staying for my last class of the day just to provide an example for YaYa #AnotherReasonParenthoodSucks
Hypocrites
I made the mistake of watching a cheap rip-off of The View and listened to them praise Obama for his "caution" on labeling the San Bernardino killings terrorism "just because the shooters are Muslim." Fine, although I don't think he'll ever admit it BECAUSE of that fact. BUT these are the same brilliant hosts who labeled the recent Planned Parenthood shooter a rabid Christian tool of the GOP, on the basis of far less. #LeftEqualsHypocrite
According to the BBC, by the FBI's own definition there have been 39 mass shootings in the US this year. This is quickly becoming Obama's domestic legacy. We need better access to mental health care and an expansion of our ability to institutionalize the violently ill BEFORE they act on their impulses.
The Oscar Pitorious Case
Two things the all-knowing Internet comment section fails to notice about the Oscar Pitorious case:
1. Under their law, killing an intruder in your home, even in clear self defense, is a crime
2. An appeals court convicted him of a higher offense than what the trial court chose. What kind of justice system can take someone that's been duly convicted, toss out the verdict, and immediately convict him of another crime without trial? #ThankfulToLiveHere
Shooting in San Bernandino
On the home from dance yesterday with Smiley and LuLu I was listening to news reports of the shooting in San Bernardino. I explained to the kids that the first day of a major event is often full of chaotic and often false reports, and that it's important to wait and let the dust settle before taking anything as gospel. It was a good conversation, and in OJ's words, " Things got deep real fast."
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Lie to them about meaningless things and they'll doubt the truth about the important ones.
Bah. None of our kids believed beyond three or four because when they asked, we told them "Of course we're Santa." Lie to them about meaningless things and they'll doubt the truth about the important ones.
Life Before Smartphones
Yup. And also, in my case, the Woman's Day and Family Circle that my Grandma subscribed to back in the 1980's.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Sad Face
That sad feeling you get when you delete a half-written post because you know it will out you as an a$$hole.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My Thoughts - Abortion
Not looking for an abortion debate here, but . . . arguing that because a pro-lifer isn't willing to adopt or pay for every unwanted child her argument is hypocritical and moot is just plain dumb. I don't want to assume your bills either, but that doesn't remove my right, and my obligation, to object to a plan to eliminate you.
A Good Day
THIS was a good day at the library. The Mrs out helping our niece, a can of Surge, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a new Lee Child . . . life is good lol
False Memory by Dan Krokos
A book Smiley read recently. He's since moved on to the Harry Potter series (now on #3)
Friday, November 27, 2015
Grumble
Slap Kid: You have anger issues Dad!
Me: Nooo, I have "lazy kid" issues.
*There may have been an additional word between "lazy" and "kid," but let's pretend life is G rated.
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