The taste of the '90's is back baby!
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, June 18, 2017
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
Hip Pain
On the good news front, my hip pain finally subsided. Sure, it was bad enough that I was covered in a cold sweat and literally puked, but hey, don't bother prescribing me pain pills. I'd like to know what doc is responsible for this opiod "epidemic" and sign up as a patient.
My Anxiety
Misplaced my phone. My anxiety kicked in. Even pawed through a bag of rotten garbage in the search, and made bitter enemies of the children I made join me. don't handle the loss of items well; my mind swirls with conspiracy theories and worst case scenarios. I'm a nut. (OJ found it in the car)
Wow
I don't know, maybe the deck has inspired some pride of ownership in the kids. Their rooms were bad, so bad I have trouble coming up with even a fictional analogy - maybe Jackson's room on Hannah Montana? But of their own accord they've launched a two day cleanup, taking out multiple bags of trash, doing laundry, vacuuming their carpets, even moving furniture. It's a Flag Day week miracle!
Thursday, June 15, 2017
The Terror Attack on the Congressional Softball Game
FBI Special Agent in Charge Tim Slater: "Too early to say" whether shooting was an act of terrorism: Bull. No. It was terrorism. Not all terrorism is inspired by religon. In this case, it is the terror of the Left. And it makes me sick to watch all these TV anchors report on the very hate they inspire.
Insane to see who was there, and what leadership this nation might have lost. Kudos to the police for putting him down.
Make of this What You Will
At a fast food place last week I paid $3.58 in cash, the exact amount of the purchase. The cashier put it in the drawer, then counted out the same amount, returned it to me with a receipt, and went on her way. I returned it. A few days later Lisa paid with a twenty and was given close to $25 in change. Take what you want from this, given your preconceived political and social biases.
Old Man Grump
I detest being sprayed with water or hit with water balloons. Keep that malarkey to your fool self.
Mayweather v McGregor
Sure, it's crazy - the equivalent of the Patriots playing the best arena football team - but it's still boxing. And anytime you're in the ring one punch can change your night. I'll watch (hopefully). #TBE
An otherwise sane FB friend (blocked from viewing this post, a first for me ) believes the shooting at the GOP softball practice was a false flag designed by Trump to suppress the media, that the paid potential assassin was murdered like Oswald, and that the equivalent of martial law will follow. Sigh. Hate really is a blindfold, isn't it?
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Unbelievable
An otherwise sane FB friend (blocked from viewing this post, a first for me ) believes the shooting at the GOP baseball practice was a false flag designed by Trump to suppress the media, that the paid potential assassin was murdered like Oswald, and that the equivalent of martial law will follow. Sigh. Hate really is a blindfold, isn't it?
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Revelations of the Daleks
Again, needless violence, which really does seem to be the hallmark of the 6th Doctor's era. I see the value in not pretending people don't get hurt during these adventures, but is Who the place for realism? And violence is probably an ill-chosen word in the post. It's not violence so much as. . . I wouldn't say a sexual enjoyment of pain, but a misplaced joy all the same. There is too much glee at the recreation of suffering.
I'm told the episode was a reaction to hysteria about violence on TV at the time. I'm not analyzing it in contemporary political context because, frankly, I'm unaware of all but the broad strokes of UK history of the '80's. But having an enraged, spurned woman stab her oblivious boss *and move the plot not a cm* seems an odd sort of way to make a point that violence wasn't glorified on the telly.
The main story was straightforward and interesting, but was bogged down by a slew of subplots. I loved the guest stars, but as is my norm, I could have skipped the Daleks.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Vengenge on Varos
I objectively recognize this as a strong, well done episode of Doctor Who. Subjectively I'm not a fan. Using televised violence within a story as an allegory for our viewing choices was a tired concept even in 1985. Here it is also hypocritical, as the episode was riddled with torture and death for the sake of ratings (since when does the Doctor joke about two men boiling in acid?). Also, Jason Connery (Sean's son) was awful, although the Governor was great.
Congrats LuLu!
As you may have heard LuLu graduated grade school and is moving on to high school in the fall. I intend to honor her with a blog post tonight, on my first day off since the big day, largely because her friends visit the site. In the meantime tho, please join me in congratulating my Livvie Lu on her big milestone!
My New Deck
Done! Two days of hard work in 90 degree weather - the thermometer in my backyard reached past 110 at noon - and our deck is complete! It was a team effort, but major thanks go to my friend Eric. We agree on almost nothing in the world but we've been friends since '93, and we have an annoying habit of helping each out when the help is needed most (though I'll admit his skillset is more in demand). Thanks bruh!
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Friday, June 9, 2017
The Last Walk to School Together For the Younger Trio
With LuLu graduating the night before, but going to school the next day for a class trip, a milestone:
the last day this trio of Team Slap would ever walk together to school.
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