Author Archives: Joel

Band of Brothers episodes 7 – 10

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Joel

Back to catching up on my Band of Brothers this month. I recently watched the remaining episodes in this miniseries (7-10.) Yup, I wrapped up the entire series, eleven years later. Episode 7 – “The Breaking Point” [summary from Wikipedia … Continue reading →

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Imprompto birthday dinner for Lesh

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Joel

Saturday night with no plans? Check? Random call to go out to celebrate Lesh’s birthday? Check? Sounds like a plan. We got a call from our friend Sandhya, who was organizing a quick get-together for whoever was available to celebrate … Continue reading →

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I celebrated my 36th birthday, and I’m okay with that

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joel

So I’m 36 years old. Hmph. Big deal. To quote Mad Magazine’s Alfred E. Neumann, “What me worry?” Yeah, I’m 36. So what? Sure, in some respects, the body isn’t what it used to be. My left knee took a … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joel

Way back in the ealry 1980’s, I still remember when my parents signed up for…… cable TV. Oh, the multitude of viewing options. Besides watching Godzilla and kung-fu films on the weekends on Fox and WPIX in the New York … Continue reading →

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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Joel

A “date night” and a movie night! What are the odds? We’ve been rather busy with all the family activities that we haven’t had much “couple” time for ourselves. This Friday and Saturday, the kids went on their monthly pilgrimage to … Continue reading →

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Baltimore vacation

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Joel

First vacation of the year, and it was well worth it. More expensive than initially expected, but still worth it to me. We all desperately needed the downtime. Not just downtime at home where we do a “staycation” but spend … Continue reading →

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I’m getting fatter — what the hell is wrong with me?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Joel

What the hell is wrong with me? Have I learned nothing since last year? I’ve gained about 5 lbs since last September. Last year, I learned the benefits of regular exercise, and also that my bad habits of snacking and … Continue reading →

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My first two games as a soccer coach

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Joel

Coaching soccer isn’t so bad. Spring is here, and the kids had their first soccer games of the season. Not only that, but I coached both games, I think I know all of the kids’ names, and we have a … Continue reading →

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Lily is 4, and am I doing enough for her?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Joel

Today is Lily’s 4th birthday. Of course we all had so many things going on today — busy days at the office, Lily had a soccer game @ 5pm, Josh attended his first practice with me, I was helping to … Continue reading →

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My first soccer practice

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Joel

I had my first soccer practice tonight. It’s also Lily’s birthday today, so it was a fairly busy day. I have to be in the office fairly early (for me), and bring my change of clothes, so that I can … Continue reading →

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