Book Recommendation – The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie

My wife suggested this book to me. She is really into Freida McFadden. She told me that she thought I would like it because it was "my sense of humor." It is a novella, so it is a quick read. My wife was right. It was a silly book with great satirical humor. There were … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie →

My Funny Valentine Story

I like to bring Sam flowers. It's nice that you can go to almost any grocery store and find them. They're far from the quality you'd get from a florist, but they are perfect for an "I was thinking of you today" gesture. Anytime someone purchases something from our bank account, we get a text … Continue reading My Funny Valentine Story →

A “Shocking” Afternoon

Just after Christmas, I began to get numbness in my hands. After taking steroids and muscle relaxers, I was back at the primary doc because they were still numb. I saw a pain and muscle specialist after that who sent me to get an EMG to see if they could figure out what was going … Continue reading A “Shocking” Afternoon →

Friday Photo Flashback

Wednesday night into Thursday, we got hit with some decent snow. Travel was treacherous and they were telling folks to stay home. Naturally, people with a sleep study scheduled, still showed up! Urgh! I loved playing in the snow as a kid. We made snow forts and such and would be frostbitten when it was … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Cinco de Birthday

Ella had a fun birthday! She thanks everyone who sent birthday wishes. She had really hoped to go to the Children's Museum, but it was closed. So we decided to take her down to Build a Bear where she could pick her own animal, stuff it and pick an outfit. She loved every second. Despite … Continue reading Cinco de Birthday →

The Music of My Life – 2009

Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 2009 →

Tune Tuesday – The Naked Gun Theme

He began his career playing serious roles, but wound up being a comedy legend. Leslie Nielsen was born today in 1926. Most folks who are familiar with him know him going serious to funny. It was the opposite for me, as I first saw him in Airplane!, Police Squad, and the Naked Gun films first. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Naked Gun Theme →

Happy birthday, Baby Girl

Five years ago, my life changed forever. I became a girl dad. Happy birthday to my sweet baby girl. My wife made me shed a tear or two with her post today: HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY to my sweet Pamela Rose!! Today you are officially 5, the day that you have been waiting for, for so … Continue reading Happy birthday, Baby Girl →

Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story

Before I start today, I promise that this will all tie together. Today's film is the biography of Glenn Miller, The Glenn Miller Story. The 1954 film starred Jimmy Stewart as Glenn Miller and June Allyson as his wife. The film really is good, even though there are places where it may not be historically … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Glenn Miller Story →

Book Recommendation – The Happiest Man on Earth

This book came up more than once on my recommendations. Granted, I have read a lot of World War II books and plenty about Auschwitz. The Happiest Man on Earth is written by Eddie Jaku. I would not think that "happy" and "Auschwitz" appear in a sentence together too often. I decided to give it … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Happiest Man on Earth →