Monthly Archives: November 2012

Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Joel

The story of a regular guy just looking for a little wreck-ognition. When the initial trailer for Wreck-It Ralph (2012) came out a few months ago, and that Disney was releasing it in mid-November, I was pretty certain we’d be … Continue reading →

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The weekend of three Thanksgivings

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Joel

Yes, you read that right. I know some amateurs may celebrate Thanksgiving with just one dinner, or possibly a second dinner featuring leftovers, but not the Ipes. We do Thanksgiving like champions…. or pilgrims. Wednesday After work and school, we … Continue reading →

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Quantum of Solace (2008)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Joel

I’m four years behind, but I finally got around to watching Quantum of Solace. You know me — I’m way behind on the movies in my life. It’s not simply the older movies like E.T., The Goonies, and Hitchcock films … Continue reading →

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Birthday dinner with Doug & Kathy @ Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Joel

Saturday was our friend Kathy’s birthday, my in-laws were still at our home and available to watch the kids, so we made plans to get out of the house for a little while to celebrate Kathy’s birthday. We met up … Continue reading →

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On Friday, the kids and I were happy to get out of the house for lunch

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Joel

After spending nearly a week cooped up in the house, the kids and I were happy to get out of the house for lunch for a little while. We drove around Thursday for a spell, but nothing was really open. … Continue reading →

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I can thank Sandy for cabin fever

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Joel

I’ve been home the entire week now, and I’ve got a serious case of cabin fever. The office opened on Wed, but rail service is still currently unavailable. I planned to drive to the office today, but I found a … Continue reading →

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The refugee situation at our house continues

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Joel

The refugee situation at our house continues. The dining room has been converted into a makeshift office for my in-laws and Lily.

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