RIP Harper Lee. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is the rare classic that is every bit as good as its reputation, and Atticus Finch a character we all wish we created. I'm genuinely sad.
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!
Friday, February 19, 2016
Music Box Dancer
She's dancing to "music box dancer" in this year's recital.... Grandma Jeanne's favorite song . The recital is April 30th at 1 and 7 and May 1st at 2, both at Pius. Tickets are usually $13 each - Lisa
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The Swarm
Despite being ranked as of the 100 worst films of all time, I liked it. I did! Lol It certainly has quite the cast: Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Richard Widmark, Ben Johnson, Katherine Ross, Fred McMurray, and Richard Chamberlain.
Crimson Peak
I thought this was an excellent horror film that relied on atmosphere and the quality of the actors instead of cheap thrills. You could have eliminated the ghosts completely and it would have stood on its own. Lisa, for the record, thought it was good but not great. She is wrong
Monday, February 15, 2016
Don't Blame the Tools
Blame technical difficulties all you want for Adele's performance at the Grammy Awards, but I smell a trend: her live performance on the (British) X-Factor finale was el-crapamundo too.
I don't think I agree
My evidence professor put forth an interesting idea today: character is not a moral or psychological construct, but a stereotype; a label assigned to us if we comply with the expectations of society.
A Visit to Louise
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.
Miscommunication
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.
Lisa: About time.
Me: Right? It's obvious he likes [bleep] in his mouth. I mean, how could you not.
Me: I mean, how could you not *tell* he's gay. Not that . . Shut up.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
It's What's For Dinner
Artichoke and ricotta ravioli for dinner. Ab-so-lutely delightful.
Lisa: Yeah, but the kids won't eat it. I won't be able to add it to our regular menu.
Me: They eat cold hot dogs from the fridge. I don't think they should set the bar for our table.
Yup
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.
Me: Jan?? Why Jan? Marcia was the hot one.
Him: I don't know. She'd blush, you know? I liked girls that blushed easily.
100 Years Ago Today
100 years ago today a young Dwight Eisenhower proposed to Mamie Geneva Doud, his - and our - future First Lady.
Happy Valentines Day 2016!
Have a 
lovely Day
- Lisa
Best moment so far, when Dan and I had a hardy laugh admitting quite a few mushier cards were put back before we found the right card for one another. "you make everyday perfect" ....etc, didn't make the cut: we call for truth in sentences for vday cards! - LIsa
Grandma Jeanne: Pd is making your valentine day gift Lisa we went to five stores internet and phone calls just for one thing.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Deadpool
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.
Before the movie.
Me: I heard there's a scene where Ryan Reynolds is fully nude. If that's true [it wasn't] I expect you both to close your eyes and turn your head.
LuLu: Not gonna happen.
Begging for Books
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.
"Educational?? What makes it educational? That it's words on paper? Mein Kampf is just words on paper too kid."
I still bought her the book.
Anton Scalia
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.
Friday, February 12, 2016
The School Dance!
Tonight was the annual school dance, and once again Smiley and Junie had a great time (although PD got grouchy near the end).
Fritz's Pub
Eating dinner with my love at Fritz's Pub. Good fish fry and as always the worst service in Milwaukee. I'm getting downright resentful.
A new Match Game website?
Because I have so much time between work, school, #TeamSlap, and writing, I'm giving serious thought to creating a detailed Match Game website. I've already located the production numbers and cast of each episode, and several dozen photos. There's a serious need; the great turn of the century websites about the show are gone and the info must not be lost. Just a thought. #MatchGame
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Ash Wednesday
#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
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