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, June 8, 2017
LuLu's 8th Grade Graduation!
Some photos from the graduation tonight! Gonna miss these people! - LuLu
A Wonderful, Wonderful Dish
Grilled talapia tacos with marinated red cabbage and fresh avocado slices. Best meal here at El Fuego EVER.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Time Lash
Time Lash gets a lot of bad press in the Whoverse, but I liked it. Sure, it had the single most embarrassing set in Who history (see pic) and the inclusion of HG Wells was both pointless and silly. But other than that, Mrs Lincoln said the play was fine.
Good Hearts :)
Super proud of Lisa, Lu, Smiley, and Junie, all of whom answered a last minute request for help and spent the evening working at the local soup kitchen.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Congrats Scooter Gennett!
Former Brewer/current Red Scooter Gennett tied a major league record today, blasting 4 home runs and knocking in 10 RBI!
The Two Doctors
Troughton was underutilized, but otherwise a strong script and an entertaining episode. But the level of violence was questionable for Who, with the constant threats to eat humans, the murder of a secondary character, and the Doctor himself cavalierly killing a foe.
Monday, June 5, 2017
The Gulf Crisis
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and the UAE have cut ties with Quatar. This is important. Qatar stands accused of backing ISIS, and its neighbors are not happy.
LOL
Outside Little Caeser's was a young woman holding a sign that said "deaf and homeless. Please help." As i was walking by her a car honked loudly and her head snapped to the side to look 😂 lol
The Marshall Plan
This is also the 70th anniversary of George Marshall unveiling the Marshall Plan during a commencement speech at Harvard.
Midway
I have not forgotten that this is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Thank you for your sacrifice en route to victory.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Happy Birthday LuLu
Happy 14th birthday! Thanks for making sure my pictures always look good, and for listening to me rant about boys. You've been there for me no matter what, and I appreciate that. I know we argue but it always works itself out in end. Love you! - YaYa
Times Have Changed
June 4 1940: We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
Winston Churchill
June 4 2017: Run, hide, tell. (the new UK anti-terror slogan)
Farewell Great Britain. T'was nice to know you.
Happy Birthday!
Happy 14th birthday to my OJ/Livvie Lu/LuLu/Centerpiece! I love you more than lips can tell. Xo 🎂
Wonder Woman
For her birthday today I took LU to see Wonder Woman at the Avalon. The verdict? It was great, excellent even. It is easily the best DCEU movie and on par with the top Marvel films. I don't understand why Steve worked for the Brits - he should have reported to Pershing, who might have done something about the problem - but otherwise, all good. Go see it already!
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Time and the Rani
At one point the actress playing the Rani, a renegade female Time Lord, says "This is idiotic," and I'm not sure if she was reading dialogue or just telling the truth. A stupid plot, less than B movie action sequences, a four dollar budget . . .sigh. But it holds a special place in my heart, as long ago it was the first (then) new Who I'd ever seen, broadcast out of a Madison PBS station only a year after it played on the BBC.
No One is Ever Fogotten
Very moving. The Archdiocese will assume the costs of burying the indigent of Milwaukee County, regardless of faith, a task that previously cost taxpayers $1000 per burial.
Paradise Towers
A great episode of Doctor Who, based on the novel High Rise, that was fun to watch and stands the test of time.
This seems . . .pretty clear
Why is this not obvious: if, as many Democratic politicians say, we'll meet the goals of the Paris Accords to spite Trump -- then you're admitting the Accord was superfluous and mere virtue signalling.
The Twin Dilemma
Unbelievably, despite being a fan for ~35 years, this is the first time I've ever seen a 6th Doctor episode. It was not available to me at the time, and I've ignored the brief era on DVD. I regret it. Despite the bad press about this Doctor I really liked Baker's performance, and the script was exceptionally strong.
Friday, June 2, 2017
A Face Paint Review
Today was the school festival, and both Junie and Smiley returned home disgusted and angry with the face painter. Not only did she use standard paint, the quality of work was poor. Both loudly identified their Mom as the only face painter of any value, and demanded she work the festival next year.
No sleep
I have yet to sleep, due in large part to the hip. It's not at its worst, it's just . . .ever present today.
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