Not Horrible Whatsoever
Like I do with lots of comedies, I worried a little as we prepared to go see “Horrible Bosses.” The trailers looked great. The cast blew me away. The humor seemed right up my alley. But would it work? Could they […]
The True Necessities
The cost of air travel can sometimes get out of hand, especially since airlines have found more and more ways to take money from their customers. From bag fees to charging for food on many flights, the perks of flying […]
Not Risky Enough
To be completely honest, the thought did cross my mind for more than a few seconds. I almost went ahead and did it. Let me set the scene before going any further. My wife and daughter went away for a […]
Doing My Part
I firmly believe we should never stop trying to better ourselves. This wonderful world can offer new and exciting experiences regardless of how much we think we know. I recently had a chance to put this belief into action. My […]
Beach Anniversary
In 1986, my parents and a few of my siblings went on vacation to the beach together. I don’t know all the details since I was in high school and either spent that week wrestling or working. I know that […]
Favorite Goddaughter Determined?
In my family, most of us have an opportunity to serve as godparent. I have had this privilege twice, for my nieces Alanna and Colleen. This really creates a special bond between the three of us. They were born when […]
Kung Fu Panda Scores
I have put off writing about this for a while for no good reason. In our family. I have turned into the one who takes our daughter to the movies. My wife works on Saturdays usually so it’s a great […]
Book Review: The Financial Lives of the Poets
To be honest, the main reason I added “The Financial Lives of the Poets” to my Kindle revolved around the discounted price of the Kindle edition as I planned my reading strategy for our annual beach trip. I placed the […]
Adventures in Plumbing
Because we don’t have a dishwasher, that regular task falls to me. I don’t really mind because it makes me feel like I’m actually contributing to the daily maintenance of the house. I settled myself in front of the sink […]
Book Review: Straight Man
My wife picked up Richard Russo’s 1997 novel “Straight Man” for a Father’s Day present without too much foresight. She knew I would like a book, and she knew that I generally eat up books which focus on a male […]