The lightning slashing across the night sky, and the rain relentlessly tapping on the window, is both relaxing and unexpected. A thunderstorm on a brisk February night? And a winter storm warning for later in the day? Wow.
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 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Half a Decade
This morning my boss presented me with a framed certificate honoring 5 years of service to the company - the third time in my life I've reached that milestone.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
A Parker Connection
At the post office today a neat coincidence. The man in front of us in line was packaging up a copy of Robert B. Parker's "Ceremony" for shipping. I told him my son was named after the author, and the guy - a bookstore owner - showed me the title page. It was personally signed by RBP. Very cool.
A Pic of Big Grandma
This is my paternal Grandmother and Joe Brocki, Grandpa's best friend. Years later Joe's wife Rose would be my Dad's Godmother.
Monday, February 20, 2017
The First Bike Ride of the Year!
Smiley and I took the first Team Slap bike ride of 2017 today - on February 20th!!! - biking to and from my mother-in-law's apartment,a round trip of 4.4 miles. Alas, she wasn't home! Lol. A great ride to kick off the year!
The hip is hurting a bit from the bike ride, but it's totally worth it. Today was a good day.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
A Nice Walk with my Kiddos
Smiley, Junie and I set out on a walk to enjoy the weather today. We walked to and from the Family Dollar store, meandering a bit along the route.
Norma McCorvey, aka Jane Roe
Norma McCorvey, the woman who was the anonymous plaintiff in Roe v Wade, the 1973 SCOTUS case that decided that individual state laws banning abortion were unconstitutional, has died at 69.
RIP
Yeah, No
"During cooking, bats may emit strong odors reminiscent of urine. This may be reduced by cooking with added garlic, onion, chili pepper or beer." - Wikipedia.
Ummm, maybe that's nature's way of saying "Eat something else you jackass."
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Summer?
February 18th. Milwaukee, WI. Normal high: around 33. Today's high: 68. If this is global warming, I'll take it.
Friday, February 17, 2017
St Auggie's Fish Fry
I'm having trouble expressing how happy - how Milwaukee - I feel as I enjoy a great fish fry in a church basement. I opted for the baked fish, as you can see. The basement filled up within minutes of us sitting down.
Easter Wreaths
Lisa made these for my Mom, at her request. The pictures, honest and truly, don't do the work justice. My Mom was very grateful.
Speedway was Robbed
Speedway on 124th and National was just robbed. I walked into the store just moments after the robber left. The cashier is OK but was treated roughly and was in tears. The cops are already on the scene.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
The US Did Nothing
Russia threatened and harassed Ukraine, then walked in and took Crimea from them by force.
The US did nothing.
Russia shot down a passenger jet.
The US did nothing.
Russia sent troops into the Middle East, negating a ban enforced by 12 US Presidents.
The US did nothing.
Russia taunted our naval vessels.
The US did nothing.
All of that was under OBAMA and yet the press is trying to convince us that *Trump* is somehow selling us out to Moscow? Good grief, get off the drugs. #DoNotTrustTheMedia
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