Lisa just reminded me of a life event referenced in the show. When it came time for YaYa to get rid of her didi's (pacifiers) we wrapped them up in a Christmas package and Gracie gave them to the Santa at Mayfair so he could pass them on to babies that needed them
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Monday, December 7, 2015
Fury
The Brad Pitt WWII flick. I enjoyed it a lot. I'm not saying it was realistic, or that the characters were good people, just that I liked the film.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
More Nightmares
My sleep was riddled with nightmares and I woke up angry about something I no longer even remember. Gotta shake it off.
Winter by Marissa Meyer
Saturday she texted me and said she was bored. Read your book, I wrote back.
Her response: "I finished that last night😕 smh."
Friday, December 4, 2015
A Theory
I've got a theory about why sports are so popular. Yes, following a team creates a regional identity, a sense of community loyalty, and gives you something to talk about over the water cooler. But: there's also an ingrained anti-intellectualism in our culture, and sports -with its detailed stats, its research, its strategy - gives us a chance to dive into academia without sacrificing that machismo.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
The Oscar Pitorious Case
Two things the all-knowing Internet comment section fails to notice about the Oscar Pitorious case:
1. Under their law, killing an intruder in your home, even in clear self defense, is a crime
2. An appeals court convicted him of a higher offense than what the trial court chose. What kind of justice system can take someone that's been duly convicted, toss out the verdict, and immediately convict him of another crime without trial? #ThankfulToLiveHere
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Lie to them about meaningless things and they'll doubt the truth about the important ones.
Bah. None of our kids believed beyond three or four because when they asked, we told them "Of course we're Santa." Lie to them about meaningless things and they'll doubt the truth about the important ones.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
My Thoughts - Abortion
Not looking for an abortion debate here, but . . . arguing that because a pro-lifer isn't willing to adopt or pay for every unwanted child her argument is hypocritical and moot is just plain dumb. I don't want to assume your bills either, but that doesn't remove my right, and my obligation, to object to a plan to eliminate you.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Rocky IV
In preparation for taking Parker to see the new Rocky movie tomorrow I had to introduce him to the series. IMO, IV is the worst of the bunch, a comic book monstrosity, BUT it has all the core characters and is the most kid friendly entry. Smiley liked it!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Makin' Friends
Last night YaYa and I watched the episode of Doctor Who where Clara finally bit the dust. We had a great time. Alas, I then refused to watch Misery - it's a great film, but it . . . discomforts me - and twelve hours later she still isn't talking to me. Such is parenthood.
YaYa: This whole house is awful.
Me: Why?
YaYa: Because you're in it.
#FeelTheLove
Monday, November 23, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Charlie Dick
RIP Charlie Dick, husband of the late Patsy Cline. I remember him best as the abusive husband played by Ed Harris in "Sweet Dreams," but Dick claimed that was largely fiction. At any rate, much of Cline's enduring legacy can be laid at the feet of the work Dick did to promote her music after her death.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
John Anderson
John Anderson, allegedly the last remaining survivor of the USS Arizona, has passed away at age 98. RIP sir.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Gross Meal
One of the kids left behind a half-eaten peanut butter and onion sandwich on wheat bread. #Gross
No one will admit to it, meaning even the one that ate it knows its questionable, especially when the house was filled with food (including two types of jelly/preserves!). Weirdos.
We commonly have "fend for yourself night"... Lisa and I get so sick of cooking! But peanut butter and onion????????
Ouch
Me: You've got a good looking Dad, kid.
LuLu: Yup. It's a shame I've never met him.
Impractical Jokers at the Riverside
Lisa and I just got back from seeing #TheTenderloins comedy troupe, stars of Impractical Jokers, at the Riverside. It was a blast, ESPECIALLY when Murr ate dog poop on a bet! LOL. Better pics - from our camera -may follow later.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Smiley was a zombie for Halloween, as you might remember, but he wanted it kept off FB until the holiday to preserve secrecy. The week of Halloween they allowed kids to wear their costumes to dance class, and when Lisa and I went to pick him up, I pulled up to where he could see our car, screamed "Zommbie invasion!" then took off like a bat out of hell, leaving him and OJ standing outside the studio. They were not as amused as Lisa and I were LOL
Monday, November 9, 2015
Starbucks and the War on Christmas
My take on the Starbucks red cup "War on Christmas" controversy: I believe the whole hoopla was manufactured by the company, through well-timed stories and a flurry of internet trolls in their employ. Well done greedy makers of overpriced burnt coffee, well done.
I'm a Proud Dad
Saturday was a great day for #TeamSlap. Smiley had a yardwork job, as you've seen; Lulu had her first (official) babysitting gig; and YaYa went to the movies with a boy who drove her to the show in his own car. Proud of all my kids.
Ear Woes
Lisa took LK to the ENT today because she continues to have problems with one of her ear tubes clogging. Medicine has failed to clear it, so the doc is having us put hydrogen peroxide in the ear twice daily for ten days. If that doesn't work, Junie will need to go under to have the blockage cleared. :(
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Bumper Bowling
This evening I took the Juniors to bumper bowling at Bay View Bowl. No tears, thank Heavens, although Junie did get grumpy and call me a show-off. If you ever want to give your ego a boost, bowl with a 10 and 8 year old.
Smiley the Workin' Man
Yesterday Smiley went to New Berlin to rake leaves for Alys H and Jim F. With the money he earned burning a hole in his pocket, I took him to Southridge Mall for a pretzel, then to Walmart, where he bought a Nerf-esque bow and arrow and a pack of Pokémon cards (total cost: just over ten bucks).
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