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!
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This is my niece and nephew 'round about 2001 or so, pre-YaYa or just after.
Lisa and I took them to a rec class at South Division to learn how to roller skate. Lisa did our niece's hair that morning.
From the Eisenhower National Historic Site Facebook Page:
Sometime around 10 p.m. on March 1, 1953, it was discovered that the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin was extremely ill, possibly suffering from high blood pressure or a stroke. He was found lying on his back on the floor of his bedroom and could only make unintelligible responses when asked what was wrong. Communist Party members did not broadcast news of his illness to the public until March 4.
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Here's a pic from my middle school years ('86 -1988), obviously taken at a Pizza Hut. We very rarely ate out as a kid so I'm thinking this was a birthday, either mine or my sister Katie's. She's seated next to me in the picture. Wave back to me folks, don't be rude now.
40 years ago tonight, along with with 106 million of my fellow Americans, I watched the final episode of M*A*S*H.
I remember the plot to this day, but what's alway stuck with me is a negative memory- the amount of commercials that interrupted the broadcast seemed endless (and no wonder; CBS sold 30 second ad slots for MORE than they cost during the Super Bowl that year.)
Like anyone else worth their salt, I wept at the end of an era. And when the waterworks, wouldn't stop, I was allowed to stay up to watch the nightly 10:30 syndicated reruns. It was an old episode from the Trapper John days, and the contrast between the slapstick humor of those wonderful, early days, and the heavy dramedy of the finale - man, it was night and day.
RIP M*A*S*H: you were, and are, one of the greatest shows in history.
Ok don't come for me foodies. Sometimes you just need quick and easy. Prob about $3.50 for this plate. Truffle Mac n cheese and Korean chicken breasts found in the clearance section of pick n saves deli case. Yes, I should have included a veggie but this was a delicious plate of food. Highly recommend both! - Lisa
Glendale WI (a northern suburb of MKE) - Bayshore Mall - Parking structure collapse on the 1st and 2nd floors, multiple vehicles crushed, unknown if occupied, MFD Heavy Urban Rescue response requeThissted
To quote an NPR article, "Immigration attorney Linda Dakin-Grimm said O'Connell was "there for every child and family I have represented. Always. Helping, supporting and generally being the face of Jesus for me and many many others."
Rest in peace.
The world did not need another Batman movie, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a fine addition to his cinematic universe.
This version takes place with a much younger Bruce Wayne, only a few years into his career as the Caped Crusader, as he hunts down a very dark, troubled version of the Riddler that is terrorizing the leaders of Gotham. The Penguin is here too, played as mafioso capo, by a convincing and unrecognizable Collin Ferrell. Yet he plays no role in the plot, and I struggle to see why he was included, other than to set up future films.
There's a lot to enjoy about this film. The first few minutes that introduce Batman, where you see the fear that has crept into the minds of Gotham's criminals, is delicious filmmaking. So too was the decision to make this a mystery and highlight Batman's status as "The World's Greatest Detective," an aspect of the character that had been overlooked as gadgets and physical prowess took center stage.
What wasn't good? A 3 hour runtime achieved by ignoring the organic end to the movie and tacking on another "rescue mission" that was unnecessary and robbed the movie of its pacing.
All in all though, a movie worth watching.
Grade: B+
