Ron Popeil

RIP Ron Popeil, inventor, infomercial pioneer, and founder of Ronco. I remember your products with fondness.

Dusty Hill

RIP Dusty Hill of ZZ Top

No Way!

A scant $19/ hour to be an elephant *zookeeper* at a major American zoo? Hellllll no! It sure makes me think less of a profession I've always admired too.

Tua Pasta-Miilwaukee

Today Lisa and I went with my cousin Mindy to Tua-Pasta, along Milwaukee's River Walk. 

You choose the ingredients you want, and they cook it right in front of you - an Italian version of a Subway restaurant, if you will. 

The best gellato (ice cream) I've ever had and they make it all in front of you! The liquid nitrogen cloud was super neat! - Lisa

As for me, I wasn't awed by the food, in large part because I chose poorly - I wanted to keep the calories down, and chose things that didn't speak to me. That's on me. 

Jackie Mason

Comedian, actor, and former Rabbi Jackie Mason has passed away at 93. RIP. 

Photo @tonymiros

Awww

My grandniece

in anticipation of the Bucks game tonight. . .

World Champions!!!!!

My hometown Bucks have done it,  coming back from an 0-2 hole in the Finals to win the championship for the first time since 1971!  I couldn't be happier for this town!

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Although it grabbed my attention at first, it eventually becomes an overly complicated mish-mash of genres with a pat Scooby Doo ending.  The author can turn a phrase,  but I think he overreached. I'm in the minority tho, because I've heard nothing but praise for it elsewhere.

PSA

I've seen drownings. It isn't pretty. Let the beach ball go!

Explain it to Me

Biz Markie

A Photo Opportunity

I am looking for a few couples to photograph! 

Offering reduced price couples shoots for the time being- I'm looking to build my portfolio. 

Please contact me if interested. 

Find my portfolio here: gracetakespics.com

Paul Orndorff

RIP sir.

Charlie Robinson

Oh no! Another beloved Night Court veteran has passed away. RIP Mac!

Too True

 

Thank you, George!

100%

For Shame!

I kid, I kid

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (the novel)

I loved this novel, the first by Tarantino, as it expands on the wonderful universe he created in OUATIH. I adore the movie, so I cop to being biased, but I really think the book was swell. Order it!

At the Local Public Well - Date Unknown

A Half Century Gone

50 years ago today the great Jim Morrison passed away (well, officially at least.) RIP

Donald Rumsfeld

RIP Donald Rumsfeld

Happy Day of the SeaFarer!

 

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to Dan!

You are by far the most invested Dad I've ever known. It's no secret the love you have for your kids.

I hope you have a smooth day...not easy to come by with two young adults and two teens, one more opinionated and stubborn than the next...they get their mouth from the both of us...it's not all me!

I guess I'll even make u your pre-chewed potatoes today. 

Here's some oldies but goodies!

- Lisa