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!
Went to visit Lisa's stepmom at the nursing home. Here's a drawing Junie made for her. Kudos to YaYa for stepping up: she not only picked out a Valentines card for Louise, she got nail supplies and offered to do her nails, (Louise said no, preferring to get acrylics), and pushed her wheelchair.
We're watching "Married by Mom and Dad" and it seems patently obvious that one of the grooms is in the closet. The wife suspects him and calls him out.
Artichoke and ricotta ravioli for dinner. Ab-so-lutely delightful.
My physical therapist and I were talking about TV shows of our youth, and who we thought were hot. Daphne from Scooby Doo (naturally), and Jo from Facts of Life; those were givens. We disagreed on the Brady Bunch. He liked Jan.
100 years ago today a young Dwight Eisenhower proposed to Mamie Geneva Doud, his - and our - future First Lady.
Have a 
lovely Day
- Lisa
Grandma Jeanne: Pd is making your valentine day gift Lisa we went to five stores internet and phone calls just for one thing.
In part because the Facebook Moral Majority proclaimed it inappropriate to take your child to this movie, I treated both of my oldest girls to the 2pm show at the Avalon. The first ten minutes were lame, but the rest was a hoot. Go see it. Was it vulgar? Sure, but they've lived with me - they've heard worse.
After the movie (Deadpool) we stopped at the Dollar Tree and Lu begged me to buy her a novel. Her argument was that it was "educational," an argument that would hold more weight in a house where books don't outnumber dust mites.
RIP Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia. A great writer and staunch defender of our Constitution, he was also a faithful Catholic and family man. His presence will leave a huge moral and intellectual void on SCOTUS.
Tonight was the annual school dance, and once again Smiley and Junie had a great time (although PD got grouchy near the end).
#TeamSlap attended seven a.m. Mass at St. Paul's this morning for Ash Wednesday. Because of a field trip, Lisa took LuLu to school midway through Mass, with the rest going in a bit tardy. After the service we lit a candle for my dear friend Fred Bryan, and included him in our petitions. #AshWednesday
Support a good cause. Sadly, I won't be medically cleared to even attempt it by the event date - but you're healthy: sign up!
A reminder that life is short and should be lived to the fullest. Faithful: Get your ashes and have a blessed day!! If you're sitting it out? Please refrain from telling others they have a smudge on their forehead! - Lisa
Some of my best memories are of the Domes, and I would miss the *idea* of them being in our city. But let's be honest. As an adult it's a half hour visit at best, and only the tropical and desert Domes are even worth a look. If it's going to cost $75 million of public money to bring them up to their less than impressive status quo, I say it's time to part ways.
I gave it to the last minute, but with the hip acting up for the last 36 hrs I called into work. I came within a hair's breadth of skipping Marquette too, but went, learned nothing that wasn't covered in the reading, and was worse for the wear. Now comes the inevitable guilt that accompanies a call-in. My mind is a strange place.
And get this:
In 1976 my Professor was earning $75K/yr in practice, and left to teach at Marquette for $12K a year. Yikes.
Some of my best memories are of the Domes, and I would miss the *idea* of them being in our city. But let's be honest. As an adult it's a half hour visit at best, and only the tropical and desert Domes are even worth a look. If it's going to cost $75 million of public money to bring them up to their less than impressive status quo, I say it's time to part ways.
Greeted Fat Tuesday with donuts and crumb cake because the kids don't like paczki's. Lisa still bought some for us though, and I demand the kids buy them when they're adults. #tradition #culture
I did too much walking Monday. The hip forced me to bed before ten, and got me up by 4:30. Still, it's definitely on the mend.
