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!
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Central Intelligence
Hilarious, but Lisa quit on it with a half hour left, saying the comedy was done and the rest would be an action flick, and she was largely correct.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Grr
I helped YaYa with her AP History homework and was appalled at the content. Four questions on the Roman Empire, an equal number on China, but scads devoted to obscure nations whose influence spread no further than their contemporary borders. Plus loaded questions asking the student to point out the wrongs of the West, etc.
It's fine to teach and know a little bit about everyone, but I would not presume that Polish history trump studying about the Mongol invasion, the Great Wall, Egypt, or Athens.
Ladies and gentlemen, destruction from within.
On Labels
I get annoyed when people say "Don't label me!" in the course of political debate. Bah. Your opinions, whatever they may be, are not so unique as to stand alone. Being "labeled" a liberal or conservative or even a monarchist doesn't rob you of nuance or individuality within the scope of the grouping. A cat and a horse are both correctly labeled mammals, but no one argues they look and act and think the same.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Man With A Plan
Matt LeBlanc's new show. You might recall that I thought the Mr. Mom premise was archaic and played out. I still think that, BUT that's really not the anchor of the show. It's a family sitcom, and it works really well. I LOL'd a few times, and believe it or not they paired Matt with a wife that actually looks like a typical American woman in her '40's. Huh. Will wonders never cease? Watch it!
20 Years!
In a few minutes I will have been married for 20 years to this awesome guy right here. Wow, time really does fly. It's been fun growing up with him, I know growing old with him will be wonderful too. Danny boo, you're a great man and I'm proud you're my best friend and husband of 20 years. I love you forever. Xoxo❤💋 -Lisa
Our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Twenty years ago today- that's five days less than my wife had spent on the earth at the time - this happened.
Anyone that says their marriage has been free of conflict, and immune to periods of turmoil is either a liar or single. For us, the good days have far, far exceeded the bad. In twenty years we've made four great kids, but even if God had chose not to bless us with them, I still married my best friend and a heck of a hottie; I think we would have been just fine.
I had big plans for our 20th anniversary, but (typical Pisces) it didn't pan out. No matter. For the 25th, we go all out.
You heard it here first.
Happy Anniversary Sinatra!
Our 20th Wedding Anniversary
Twenty years ago today- that's five days less than my wife had spent on the earth at the time - this happened.
Anyone that says their marriage has been free of conflict, and immune to periods of turmoil is either a liar or single. For us, the good days have far, far exceeded the bad. In twenty years we've made four great kids, but even if God had chose not to bless us with them, I still married my best friend and a heck of a hottie; I think we would have been just fine.
I had big plans for our 20th anniversary, but (typical Pisces) it didn't pan out. No matter. For the 25th, we go all out.
You heard it here first.
Happy Anniversary Sinatra!
Monday, October 24, 2016
Tell me Why
Someone explain to me why I pay for four other phones in this house and not a damn one answers when I call.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Happy 15th Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
It's been a blink of an eye since my YaYa was born, but here it is 15 years later by the calendar. I love you very much kid and I'm proud of the maturity you've shown in recent months. Thank you for making me a Dad 15 years ago, and finally giving me a job I'm good at (most days). ;) Happy Birthday GC!
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Star Trek
S1/E14 "Balance of Terror." The first encounter with the Romulans in TOS, and a tense cat and mouse fight with war at stake. This episode surely laid the groundwork for Wrath of Khan.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
No Nanny State
It angers me when Presidential candidates - and this goes back years - talk about taking care of my kids, or my family, or even my own happiness. I have a Mom & Dad already, thank you, and so do my kids. YOU are running to be Commander in Chief. You worry about keeping us out of war, or winning one when you can't, and once in awhile fret about the economy and the infrastructure. That's your job. I'll take care of mine. #NoNannyState
True Love. For real tho.
Today is Lisa's birthday.
Me: (to coworker) I can't believe in a few minutes I'll be married to a forty year old.
Her: Woman age like wine. How would your wife feel if she heard you talk like that?
Me: If my wife heard me say I prefer a 40 yr old Lisa in my bed to the 18 year old version I met, she'd laugh and call me a liar.
Which she did when I called to wish her a happy birthday. #StoriesOfTrueLove
I'm NOT skipping
FML. Lisa's out at a birthday lunch with our niece and with four hours of sleep I slept through my alarm and missed class. The kids woke me up when they walked home from school and asked why I was "skipping class." #@$$%.
A Stolen Phone
LuLu's phone was stolen two weeks ago at school. Today it was retuned to her by the janitor, who found it abandoned atop an electrical box in the school basement. A$$holes. I already replaced it, but I'll find a use for it - YaYas phone has been acting up, so maybe I'll switch the SIM cards on that.
Junie said in the car, she doesn't have a phone, hint hint lol
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Apparently, it hit a Nerve
A woman going door to door for a home improvement company just knocked and offered to tell me about her services. I politely refused, but Junie was highly offended.
"You should have told her to mind her own business. If she's going door to door she's probably too poor to even own a house. She should just go back to her little apartment and shut her mouth."
After telling her to chill and watch her mouth, Little Elitist is still stewing.
I believe it was more personal loyalty to our homestead than an indictment of apartment dwellers or econcomic status.
Am I finally getting it?
Something is very wrong. For two classes in a row I've understood the relevant estate tax law and even found myself volunteering to answer questions. On the other hand I mispronounced "grantor" (it's grant- tore), and the Professor thereafter took pains to use it properly ad nauseum, so some parts of my life remain dependable.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Why?
Let's forget the election for a minute and ponder the wisdom of Hillary, who will probably be President, fostering a drumbeat of aggression and antagonism towards Russia that has already led to what the MSM says is a return to the Cold War. Why? Seriously? Because they hacked your email and exposed your bs? The electorate barely paid attention. Back off already.
Monday, October 17, 2016
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