Author Archives: Joel

A baptism in the Bronx

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Joel

Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like to live in the city again, and then I take a trip to the city, and remember how much I like the suburbs in comparison. Early Saturday morning, we dressed up … Continue reading →

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Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Joel

Friday night, the kids are in bed, the cats are running around like maniacs, and two wine glasses of Australian Sweet Justice Moscato. Sounds like it’s time for a movie night. Looking for a dumb-but-enjoyable comedy, my wife found Our … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Spring Sing end of year program

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Joel

In the past few years, the day care center our kids went to (and Lily still attends) puts together an end of the year show for parents and extended families. You buy tickets, they put on the show at a … Continue reading →

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Our church talent show

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Joel

This weekend, our kids participated in our church’s talent show. None of us participated in years past, but my wife thought the kids could put in a performance this time around. This year’s event theme based Broadway shows, more or … Continue reading →

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The end of my first season coaching youth soccer

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Joel

Saturday, June 9th 2012 was the end of my first season as a youth soccer coach. Somehow, I survived getting to know the boys names, what they were good at, and what they weren’t good at. Getting up early on Wednesday mornings and … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Music (1965)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Joel

We recently watched The Sound of Music (1965) on blu-ray, a la Netflix. The kids loved the musical numbers, and I gotta show some respect to Rodgers & Hammerstein for their songwriting and musical abilities. Legendary filmmaker Robert Wise both … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Church

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Joel

Event #3 today was a wine tasting fundraiser at church tonight. Being one of the highlights of the weekend, we were both looking forward to attending. We bought tickets, made babysitting arrangements with the grandparents, and hey, we get to … Continue reading →

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A quick BBQ with friends

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Joel

This spring, I would say that our weekend and weeknights are the busiest they’ve ever been. Between dance classes, soccer games, swim classes, and any other events that are squeezed into our free time, I don’t know how we’re doing … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day weekend

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Joel

Memorial Day weekend, you can’t beat it. The kids and I are currently on a 3-week break from soccer games, but I’m still hosting the occasional soccer practice, depending on the weather situation. This weekend, the family is relaxing as much … Continue reading →

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The Batcave is complete, my last peripherals are now set up

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Joel

It’s all here. The Batcave is complete. A new faster desktop PC in late December / early January. The new dual monitors earlier this month. And now, the new and improved wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and an HD webcam. Suh-weeeeeeet! … Continue reading →

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