My Thoughts - Bail and the Waukesha Parade Tragedy

Unpopular opinion: the tragedy in Waukesha isn't a reason to scrap bail reform, nor is it an excuse to add (yet another) law on the books because it makes us feel like we did something, anything, to address the evil. 

The alleged killer had been accused of a violent act and had a history of not showing up for court dates - the system AS IS should have prevented his low bail.  It was human, not systematic,  error.

He's from the wrong party (from my POV) but the DA is right: we don't need NON- violent defendants languishing in jail,  unable to make bail.

Bob Ceplina

We just found out that Bob Ceplina, our old landlord from  '04 to early 2007 (and Grandpa to Lisa's friend) passed away.  He was a great guy, and the world is a poorer place without him. RIP

Way to Go!

Congratulations to Junie,  our resident HS freshman, on making varsity in forensics!!

Cy Young Baby!!

Congrats to Corbin Burnes on the well deserved accolade! Boom!!!

RIP Custard

Rest in Peace dear Custard, we love you very much. I already miss you.

pics by YaYa

Dinner with Junie

Today would have been my Little Grandpa's 100th birthday.  RIP

The NFL reallllly doesn't want KC to miss the playoffs.

James Michael Tyler

RIP James Michael Tyler - Gunther on Friends - who has passed away at 59 after a battle with cancer.

Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari, star of Bossum Buddies alongside Tom Hanks, and a 3 time Emmy nominee for his role on Newhart has died of leukemia at age 66.

RIP

Colin Powell

Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has died at 84. RIP, and thank you for your service.

Tyson Fury!!

And still heavyweight champion of the world,  The Gypsy King!!! #FuryWilder3

We Keep the Dead Close by Betty Cooper

Day 7: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer

Day 12: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra M Gruszynski to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

Shiver by Allie Reynolds

Day 11: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry

Day 10: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

The Quiet Boy by Ben H. Winters

Day 9: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G o post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

Birds of Paradise by Oliver K Langmead

Day 8: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

A Date Night Fish Fry

Date night at Hue. Vietnamese fish fry. Yum. 

Fire in the Grove by John C Esposito

Day 5: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra g to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

The Wax Pack by Brad Balukjian

Day 6: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

The Apocalypse Seven by Gene Doucette

Day 4: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

True Crime Addict by James Renner

Day 3: I have accepted a challenge from Sandra G to post 12 books that I have read. One per day, no exceptions, no reviews, just the covers. The goal is to promote literacy and to create a good reading list.

Happy Daughter's Day!

Happy Daughter's Day to my three girls.  I love you all very much and I'm proud to be your Dad.