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!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Introducing Huckleberry!
Introducing Huckleberry (shelter named). Our new puppy.
Definition of a huckleberry (slang): the way of saying someone is perfect for a job, needed.
We’ve been looking for a very large breed senior dog for about 4 years now. Taking our time. So of course it’s only natural Dan and LuLu adopted a 3 month old medium sized puppy
lol. Wanna make the universe/God laugh? Make plans! Can’t pick him up until February 5th, after he gets neutered. The original owner could still come claim their “property “. Even though he was found malnourished, filthy, matted, and scared. They suspect he’s been in a crate his whole life, has no idea what to do on a leash. Basically we adopted a job.
Put prayers or good vibes out there that the original owner stays gone and our family takes home this sweet dog to give him the life he deserves.
Walking Tacos
I call it fun festival food, my son: “prisoner food”. Either way it was a first for us!
Bonus: Less dishes!
On Finishing the Incredibly Long Bar Application
Dan made another huge step towards achieving his goals today and it was a hard one! So proud,
congratulations - Lisa
Monday, January 27, 2020
Parasite
26 days into the new year before I made it to a movie theater. Pathetic.
'Parasite,' a Best Picture nominee, is a Korean film about an impoverished family that, by means unethical and at worst malicious, secures employment within a wealthy household. They feed off their benefactors happily until one of their past actions returns to upset the table . . .
It's darn good, and if nothing else, go see it for the house at the center of the story (breathtaking!) You quickly forget it's in a foreign language bc you immediately get to know the family, and while "horror" there's less violence than in many TV shows.
That said, a Best Picture nominee? Nah. It was entertaining, and sure you could scratch together a paper about its study of class divisions blah blah, but c'mon now. It was fun. And that's enough
#Parasite Korea #Oscar #Horror
This is Common Sense, no?
Idk why this needs explaining, but then again people are stupid: if a famous person dies they receive attention bc the world *knew* them and feels the loss, and it does not diminish or demean the loss of any other person. If your grandpa and mine die on the same day, I do not expect you to spend an equal amount of time mourning MY loved one, nor would I view it as a slight when you don't. Grow up and let people grieve. It isn't a damn competition.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Basketball superstar, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his young daughter Gianna.
I'm straight out bawling thinking about how scared he must have been for her as the helicopter went down. There are so many pictures of them together. He loved his daughter very much.
RIP to them both
Anyone with summerfest/ State fair job connections or current job connections for a 15 year old please contact me! The two oldest are happily employed at the airport and it’s Smiley's turn to find a way to earn during his spare time. Sad the lack of opportunities for teens these days! Thanks! - Lisa
Saturday, January 25, 2020
The Circle
IMO this is a great reality competition about social media that is diminished by a rushed finale that leeches all the drama from the scenario. I'm still hoping for season 2.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Spolit Pet Test
3 points- I guess they aren’t “spoiled” but I tell you what, they’re very happy! Gus is blind in one eye, Custard has had one eye surgically removed, and Angel is completely blind. We are looking into fostering other “sight disabled cats”. These cats if not for us might not be alive, we may not be spoiling them but they sure are loved!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
2020 Baseball Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Derek Jeter and Larry Walker on their election to Cooperstown today! It's a few hours late, but here's what my ballot looked like this morning
Monday, January 20, 2020
A Survey About LIsa
WITHOUT prompting, ask your child these questions.
Junie Age 12
What is something I say a lot?
“Rock star parking!”
What makes me happy?
Clothing
What makes me sad?
Messes, like a stain on the carpet or your shirt.
How tall am I?
5’6
What's my favorite thing to do?
Get your toes done
What is my favorite food?
Wonton wrapper mozzarella sticks
What is my favorite drink?
Diet Pepsi
If I could go anywhere, where would I go?
To a new kids concert
Do you think you could live without me?
NO
How do I annoy you?
In sooo many ways, mom
What is my favorite Tv show?
Friends, Kenda, or any murder show
What is my favorite music to listen to?
New kids on the block
What is my job?
Stay at home mom
How old am I?
41
What’s my favorite color?
Red
How much do you love me?
A lot
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Notice
If you put dead animals on your fb and it’s on my timeline (even if it’s to call out abuse) I will block you and report you. I don’t want to see that shit!!! I don’t want my kids to see that shit!!! If you think that spreading that kind of graphic content is a solution to the problem then you don’t understand the problem. - Lisa
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Q&A
WITHOUT prompting, ask your child these questions. (the questions are about Lisa, not me)
Junie aged 12
What makes me happy?
Clothing
What makes me sad?
Messes, like a stain on the carpet or your shirt.
How tall am I?
5’6
What's my favorite thing to do?
Get your toes done
What is my favorite food?
Wonton wrapper mozzarella sticks
What is my favorite drink?
Diet Pepsi
If I could go anywhere, where would I go?
To a new kids concert
Do you think you could live without me?
NO
How do I annoy you?
In sooo many ways, mom
What is my favorite Tv show?
Friends, Kenda, or any murder show
What is my favorite music to listen to?
New kids on the block
What is my job?
Stay at home mom
How old am I?
41
What’s my favorite color?
Red
How much do you love me?
A lot
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Wrong Choice
This morning Junie lost an election for student council. Obviously the best candidate didn't win, and may the constituency suffer for their imbecilic choice.
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