Monthly Archives: February 2016

Josh made the Top 3 at this year’s Regional Spelling Bee

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joel

It’s been a busy few weeks since this year’s District Spelling Bee, hosted by the Greater Hightstown Juniorettes. Josh had been studying for a few weeks now, and we’ve been quizzing him when we could. Last year, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s … Continue reading →

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We attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Roshen George Eapen

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joel

This weekend, we were honored to be invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for the son of two friends Prema and Santhosh. Nums and I have individually known Prema’s family for many years. Prema and Santhosh have two sons who … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Deadpool (2016)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

After our Valentine’s Day dinner at Sophie’s Bistro, we went to see Deadpool (2016), the first ever Hollywood attempt to make a film about the “Merc with a Mouth.” It’s been in Development Hell for over six years, so it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Josh made the Top 3 at this year’s Greater Hightstown Juniorette’s District Spelling Bee

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

Credit my wife again — She pushed and encouraged to register and compete in this year’s district-wide spelling bee, put on by the Greater Hightstown Juniorettes. Last year, Josh came in 1st, and then competed at the state-level competition. With … Continue reading →

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Josh’s final Blue & Gold Ceremony

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

Josh attended his last Blue & Gold Ceremony with Cub Scout Pack 53 earlier this month. If you haven’t kept up on what the big pomp & circumstance is  all about, this is the big ceremony or event where each … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day dinner

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Joel

Valentine’s Day fell on the 3-day Presidents Day long weekend this year, which was nice. Sunday night, we dropped off the kids to sleep at their grandparents’ place, and we went out to eat. We decided early on to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to secure your unicycle

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Joel

Let me ask you — how many people are stealing unicycles? How many would be able to jump on and ride away? I guess you could simply carry it off and maybe pawn it? In any case, did someone ride … Continue reading →

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I was at Columbia University last Wednesday

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Joel

I was at Columbia University last Wednesday for an on-campus recruiting event. It’s an awfully nice campus (on the exterior anyway.) I’ve never hung around that part of upper Manhattan prior, but it was nice and different. Not much to … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Rebecca (1940)

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Joel

We rented Rebecca, the first film Alfred Hitchcock made in Hollywood and the only one that won a Best Picture Oscar. Starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. It was….. somewhat interesting. Here’s a synopsis I found on IMDB: A shy ladies’ companion, … Continue reading →

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The kids did well at their 2nd karate tournament

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Joel

The kiddos participated in their 2nd karate tournament at the school. For some reason, I don’t have pictures or even a post from last year, so I’ll have to dig those up. In any case, yes, they were in a karate … Continue reading →

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