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!
Monday, July 4, 2016
A Proper 4th
It is not a proper July 4th until the boom of a firework sets off a car alarm, and you hear the rum-tum-tumbly of a distant finale as you sit with your little one on your lap, oohing and ahhing as fireworks light the sky and the smoke cloud wanders over you like a morning fog. #America
ARRRRRRGGHH
*the first kid to comment loses phone and iPod use for 24 hours* The two oldest just argued, in front of company, for half an hour over one stealing eyeshadow from the other nearly a month ago. The soul scraping sound of the bickering . . . truly, one never recovers fully. You can't unhear it. #parenthood
10 Years Gone
Ten years ago today my maternal Grandma passed away. I loved her a lot. It's hard to believe it's been a decade, and even harder to believe Lauren never had the chance to meet her.
Mind Your Business
Just got scolded by a child for smoking at the parade, outside....10 feet from him, and this was OK with his mom. Wow..... Just make it illegal already, since its so damn evil. But the alcoholics, please continue to make asses of yourself at every public event imaginable, and that will be acceptable. Sigh. My children were taught to mind their own damn business!! - Lisa
The kid that scolded Lisa for smoking - an ugly little androgynous brat - later dropped his/her flag on the ground and got barked at by me. Unacceptable. #UglyPeopleApparentlyDontLoveAmerica
The 4th of July Parade
Ready for the 4th of July parade. Smiley and GC chose to stay home, earning many negative brownie points. Lauren is walking in the parade with the Girl Scouts
My LK. Good job in the parade Junie!
10 Cloverfield Lane
Wow. It's not an Oscar candidate, but the suspense and the character arc were superb. Nicely done.
Vintage Baseball in the Park
Watching two teams play 1860's era baseball to celebrate Independence Day. Happy to have Lauren along to keep me company.
Junie got to run the bases!
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Kneel Then Meal
Lighting candles for my stepfather-in-law after Mass
Then post-Mass breakfast with #TeamSlap. Kneel then meal baby, kneel then meal.
Yanks - Padres
Texeria just hit his 400th career home run, but of course I missed it because Lisa asked me to bring in groceries #$@%
Big Bang 2016
I dropped the family off at the lake for the Big Bang fireworks but was excused and came home to prep the house for the 4th. Shady of me, true, but last year I took the two younger kids by *myself* so karma calls it fair. Of course, that was also the night a big fight broke out by where we were seated and the cops came roaring in, soooo. . . Ah. They'll be fine.
My Birthday Missal
I wanted to post pics of this birthday gift back in March, but Lisa said it would make look like a religious nut. Maybe it does, but OFW. This rocks, and is easily one of the best birthday gifts of recent years
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Stop Complaining about Fireworks
Too many people complaining about private fireworks tonight on FB. Cripes, it's 4th of July weekend. Don't be a buzzkill. And FYI, I don't care that they scare your dog; they evolved from freaking wolves. They should have some g'damn pride in their species and buck up.
Grumble
Man, I wish you could just send the kids to the store with a note for booze and cigarettes like when I was young. Stupid government.
Horrible News
As all appropriate parties have been told privately, I can now mention what bad news hit us yesterday: Lisa's step-father has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and has been given less than four months to live. The kids were and are distraught, especially the older two. I ask that your prayers and thoughts continue for the extended family.
Self Driving Cars - My Thoughts
I don't understand all the media attention given to the fatality in the self-driven car. After millions of miles, the technology failed and one man died. That is bad, yes. But perspective, MSM, perspective. How many cars with humans behind the wheel crashed and killed their occupant, or others, in the same period? I remain confident in the future of the idea.
Friday, July 1, 2016
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