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!
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Tom Hooper
Awwww
Tom Hooper was a mainstay on Channel 6 here in Milwaukee. He hosted the segment "Contact 6" during the news, addressing local consumer compalints and helping people get the refund or product they were entitled to in the first place. His daily segment helped thousands of people directly, and led to changes in the law that helped thousands, if not millions, more.
My favorite memory was of one of the last times he hosted the segment before he retired in 1999. An elderly woman called complaining that her new garbage dumpster had been delivered with a manufacturing error; the lid woulnd't open. Hooper came out, walked to the far side of the dumpster, and opened it easily; the dumpster worked fine,but it had been put in facing the wrong way. Hooper got the company out to correct the placement.
RIP to a Milwaukee legend, age 85
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Happytime Murders
I went to see this with Yaya at the Showtime cinema. Rarely have I seen a worse film outside of a Mystery Science Theater episode. Just a questionable use of resources, both for the filmmaker and the viewer.
Monday, October 15, 2018
The New Porch Light
It took me 3x as long today as it should have, but in the end it got done. Ladies and gents, our new porch light.
Irresponsible
WISN 12 started the 10 o'clock news by saying there was a missing and endangered girl, a situation complicated by a problem with the state's Amber Alert system . . . And then promptly cut to Packers coverage. Then Brewers coverage. Oh, and THEN the endangered girl. SMFH. #GetYourPrioritiesRight
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Jim Taylor
RIP to the Packers great, a fullback who held the team rushing record for an amazing 43 years.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Free
I need to get rid of a 3 piece queen size headboard asap. Its brown tufted leather, no hardware as it attaches to the wall. Disclaimer: attaching the three pieces so they are level requires some patience and finesse. If you or someone you know needs a beautiful headboard... let me know. We are only replacing because we were gifted another one that fits our decor more. - Lisa
Headboard up for grabs
I need to get rid of a 3 piece queen size headboard asap. Its brown tufted leather, no hardware as it attaches to the wall. Disclaimer: attaching the three pieces so they are level requires some patience and finesse. If you or someone you know needs a beautiful headboard... let me know. We are only replacing because we were gifted another one that fits our decor more. - Lisa
Monday, October 8, 2018
SMH
The BBC just ran an article urging British citizens to stop drinking their own urine. Ladies and Gentlemen, the former rulers of the world.
The 13th Doctor
RE: the new Doctor Who. I watched the premiere. Jodie was fine, a bit of an over-actor, but nothing to bash (or praise) there on the basis of one episode. I liked that they made the gender change a non-issue so far, treating it like par for the course rather than some SJW "win." I hope that continues. The story was fine, and I'm glad they didn't trot out any of the tired old baddies, but yo, that wasn't Who. In tone, in cinematography, in deaths, in the lack of titles, music, and a Tardis, it felt more Torchwood or one of the other spinoffs than proper Who. A new era, a new showrunner at the helm, and apparently a bigger budget - yeah, I get all that - but still. Anyway, I'd grade it a B.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
The FEMA Test
Me, after the FEMA Test
And legitimate kudos to #NBCNightlyNews, who reported objectively on the record employment levels in the US (a 49 year unemployment low), and the booming economy. I didn't think the MSM had it in 'em.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Buh Bye Cubbies
Aaaaaand just like that, the Cubs vanish from the postseason. LoL the Brewers f'ed their world up good, and Colorado sealed their fate. #LoveIt
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Hollywood Double-Standards
Rosie O’Donnell: “f*ck u u closeted idiot"
Kathy Griffin: "Look at Miss Lindsey Graham trying to be all tough! What?Does Putin have a picture of Lindsay f*cking a donkey?"
Bill Maher joked that Graham needed the “stabilizing influence of his dead boyfriend" John McCain.
When they're not busy supporting pedophiles (Allen and Polanski) rapists (Cosby) and creeps (Weinstein) Hollywood is busy being homophobic.
Friday, September 28, 2018
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