September 11th. It’s a date on the calendar that, 18 years ago, changed forever. While I’ve been a super bad blogger recently (and for the past several years if I’m being honest) I always feel compelled to write down some thoughts on the anniversary of this day. As I look back through the archives on the site, and specifically posts that I’ve written on this day I quickly realize that there’s not really much left … Continue reading
I wrote a nearly identical post a couple of years back when I saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I saw Avengers: Endgame last night on it’s national opening night. There’s a lot to process and I can’t wait to see it again, though if I’m being honest it’ll probably not be until it comes out on video. My kids haven’t been introduced to the MCU (I know… my fault) and I want to make … Continue reading
I’ll start this on sort of a random note. I’ve always been a fan of Jek Porkins. Who doesn’t love a chubby star pilot? Anyhow, from the ‘I can’t believe I didn’t know this’ file comes today’s entry. If you know me even a little but you know that I’m a HUGE Star Wars fan. You probably also know that, like most guys my age, I’m also a huge fan of the Indiana Jones films. While … Continue reading
On February 14, 2018, yet another mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen people were killed and fourteen more were taken to hospitals. The shooter was 19-year-old Nikolas Jacob Cruz… may he rot in hell. As we’ve seen this play out numerous times over the years this incident has lead to numerous debates, which have turned political, which have lead to more debates, which have lead to name calling, which will lead to absolutely … Continue reading
I saw Star Wars: The Last Jedi last night. There’s a lot to process and I can’t wait to see it again. I’ll be writing a review shortly but all I’ll say now is “wow”. I told my boys this morning… you now have a responsibility. Do NOT spoil The Last Jedi for anyone. Let them experience it for themselves. In that same vein I’d ask this… don’t be that guy. Don’t post spoilers without … Continue reading
You’ll hear it countless times today: “Never forget”. You’ll (hopefully) see flags. You’ll see Facebook and Twitter profiles updated. But have you really remembered since last year? Ask yourself… when was the last time you REALLY remembered the events of September 11th, 2001? Was it last year? I sincerely hope not. I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that I remember it often. We were living in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C. That morning I … Continue reading
I was at the park this evening with my two older boys and I took a walk around. There was a group practicing soccer. There was another group playing basketball. There was a third playing softball and yet and fourth practicing cricket. These groups were made up of young and old people. Black and white people. Males and females. The were all there… and it got me to thinking. This is the America I’m proud … Continue reading
I coached my son’s little league team this past season. I had an awesome group of kids, some who were great ballplayers and some who had never played organized baseball. I’m happy to say that I didn’t have any issues with parents getting involved, complaining about my coaching or how the game was played. Sadly, I saw many parents (and coaches) on opposing teams that weren’t so luck. Far too often these days, parents take … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, I posted the following status to Facebook: “Anyone going “Black Friday” shopping on Thanksgiving Thursday will be judged harshly. You’re part of the problem. Your family & the family of those employees is more important than a $10 DVD player.” That status led to a slew of comments which I recapped here: Black Friday Shopping On Thanksgiving… Please Don’t. As we’re getting toward that time of year again I feel compelled … Continue reading
You’ll hear it countless times today: “Never forget”. You’ll see flags. You’ll see Facebook and Twitter profiles updated. But have you really remembered since last year? Ask yourself… when was the last time you TRULY remembered the events of September 11th, 2001? Was it last year? I sincerely hope not. I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt that I remember it often. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out this story … Continue reading
