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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, February 14, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
A Record of the John Birch Society
This week at Goodwill I found a card from The John Birch Society tucked inside the cover of a book.
The JBS was a far, far right political group, very popular post-war, that made enemies in both parties. Finding the card was my first contact with that part of history, and I admit I was creeped out for no discernable reason.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Lincoln's Birthday
My law school class is celebrating Lincoln's birthday with treats, and I came up with a way to tie my contribution into Ole Abe. Can anyone (non classmate's) figure out the connection?
answer: Simpson's donuts; you know, from Springfield?
Douglas-Tyson
Showing Junie History. What a beautiful ninth round. I remember my joy at seeing Buster bounce back from his 8th round knockdown, and I feel the same exhilaration now. Play this fight at my funeral baby.
The Final Days by Woodward and Bernstein
In between the readings for school, I'm chipping away at Woodward and Bernstein's "The Final Days", the tragic tale of Nixon's last 100 days in office. Lisa bought me an old hardcover copy at a thrift store, and so far I'm loving it.
The Final Days
In between the readings for school, I'm chipping away at Woodward and Bernstein's "The Final Days", the tragic tale of Nixon's last 100 days in office. Lisa bought me an old hardcover copy at a thrift store, and so far I'm loving it.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
ISO
Okay, folks, I can't believe I forgot to put this out here sooner. LuLu and I would like to do the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics this weekend, but that requires a $75 donation apiece/$150 for the two of us. So I'm soliciting sponsors.
Any amount is appreciated, BUT if you donate $20 or more to this worthy cause I will (drum roll) provide you with a personally autographed 4"x6" wet-t-shirt pic of me from the big event! Yes,me! You know you want to see it!
1. I may not come close to the fundraising goal, in which case I will thank everyone for their efforts, decline the funds, and wait for next year
2. I may chicken out, in which case I will thank everyone and decline the funds
3. I may just take your money and spend it on loose women and cheap liquor.
I'm leaning towards the 3rd option, if I'm being honest.
Ok, let me know if you're interested in sponsoring us!
Thanks!
25 Years Ago
25 years ago today I sat in my parent's living room watching boxing on HBO. Mike Tyson was fighting in Tokyo and I remember them showing clips of him chasing pigeons in the streets. Then they ran a segment on Buster Douglas. When they mentioned that his mom had just died I thought to myself that with that driving him he had a chance. Maybe. Just maybe.
And then it happened.
25 years ago today. Damn I'm getting old.
Also that day Nelson Mandela was released from prison after nearly three decades. That was certainly a more important event for the world as a whole, but it's the Tyson fight that has stayed with me for the last quarter century.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Five!
For a minute #NKOTB accounted for five! slots on our DVR each week! #TheMcCarthys #BlueBloods #donnielovesjenny #ROCKTHEBOAT #wahlburgers
The Bachelor
A double elimination on a 2 on 1 date? Lisa is literally applauding #TheBachelor 's decision to eliminate Kelsey. I think the woman provided a welcome dose of crazy to the show and he was a fool for pulling the trigger. #dislike
Ed Sheeran is Coming!
Bam! The Ginger Boy is performing at Summerfest! I just said to YaYa Thursday that we needed to start saving money cause I just had a hunch! He's gonna be so good! - Lisa
Summer Plans
We are hard at work planning the kids' summer after a lunch date (note: my legal writing prof would have me write it as "kids's" but that's redonk)
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Introducing our new cat, Custard!!!
Our new pet, a one eyed 2 year old female that has been transferred from a humane society near Reedsville. It's our second one eyed cat , although this one actually had it removed ,while GusGus just lacks the use of one of his.
it was the eye that sold me on her. We looked at a couple others but it was always going to be her.
I feel kind of guilty because my friend Fred has a cat he needs to part with but his cat ventures outside and my nerves just can't handle that, as Team Slap can attest.
The Humane Society named the cat Baby Girl but Junie has changed the name to Custard. I'm not sure that's a final decision.
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