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, February 24, 2021
30 Years
Today marks 30 years since the ground campaign of Desert Storm began under the command of H Norman Schwartzkopf.
Iraq boasted an army of 1 million men, the 4th largest in the world, comprised of battle hardened veterans of a decade of war with Iran.
The inexperienced Coalition troops that opposed them numbered 750k.
To all who served, and to the late Gen Schwarzkopf and President HW Bush, I tip my hat in gratitude.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021
Happy Anniverary!
26 years ago today I met this lady, and my world changed. Happy Anniversary baby. Xo
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Confirmation Day!!!
LuLu received her Confirmation yesterday completing her 3 sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church. I’m very proud of her.
JJ was her sponsor
Flora is the Saint name she chose. - Lisa
Thursday, February 18, 2021
A Music Quiz
OK music lovers — here are the rules:
Answer each category with a SONG. No repeats and don’t use the internet. It’s tempting but try not to. Go with the first song that comes to mind, change the answers to your own (can’t steal mine). 
* Something to Wear - The sweater (Meryn Cadell)
* A Place - New York (Alicia Keys)
* Animal - Eye of the tiger (Survivor)
* A Color - Raspberry beret (Prince)
* A Girl’s Name - Billy Jean (Michael Jackson)
* A Boy’s Name - Jessie’s girl (Rick Springfield)
* Profession - The Pope (Meryn Cadell)
It’s harder than you think! Have fun! - LISA
Extra
It’s been a life long habit for me of searching for the perfect word or phase. Today when my mom asked for us to drop off decaf coffee I watched myself type out “brand preferences?” when I could have just said “what kind?”
It was around third grade when I raised my hand to ask the teacher how to spell the word “vocabulary” when Jolene called me out for the first time with the now infamous words, “just write reading words like everyone else!”
I am who I am, and that’s extra af - Lisa
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Rush Limbaugh
Radio talk show host and Conservative icon Rush Limbaugh has passed away of cancer at 70. RIP
Change
A co-worker turned friend took a new job today, a move she’s been afraid to make. Kinda symbolic starting preparations for a new job on the first day of Lent. I know she’s gonna do great, but I’m gonna miss her!
Been a day of feeling like I’m not where I need to be but the knowledge HE is looking out and will guide me to where I need to be WHEN I need to be there is keeping me putting one foot in front of the other.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
ISO
Who’s shoveling for cash in bayview? I need a quote for front, two sets of stairs and a 2 car parking spot and alley approach into spot. Cashapp preferred.
*** thanks for all the quick responses, got someone coming at 12:00/12:30, if they don’t show I’ll go in order of messages. Thanks!
Anyone Hiring?
Who is hiring? $12+.
3+ years retail experience, but I’m going into education so I’m interested in that as well. Full time college student so I need flexible hours- YaYa
Fat Tuesday
Happy Fat Tuesday everyone!
I’m not sure the raspberry paczek I had will get me through 40 days of no meat on Fridays but here we go. Lol - Lisa
Monday, February 15, 2021
Smiley Had His Wisdom Teeth Removed
Smiley had all 4 wisdom teeth removed Friday. While he's resumed normal life (he worked a full 8 hours yesterday, and would have attended school today if not for the holiday) his face remains very swollen, and the dark bruising almost looks like a beard along his jaw. Thankfully the pain has been manageable, but I feel for the guy.
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Lisa posted this a couple days back for Smiley:
Where can I find this, no time for deliver I need to pick it up, and having trouble finding
*** edit**** got a mail box drop off! Very appreciated, this is a game changer! Deluxe!
Available to go out on loan to anyone who is swollen, a wisdom teeth must!
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Hershel Shanks
Hershel Shanks, founder and editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, a fine magazine I subscribed to in the past, passed away Feb 5th. RIP #biblicalarchaeologyreview
If You Have Acne . . .
If u or someone u love struggle w acne...been using this same tube a couple months, a lot of product here. Affordable and the claims on the tube are actually TRUE. Best I’ve purchased. - Lisa
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