Author Archives: Joel

Attending the ISACA NJ Recognition Dinner and Ceremony

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Joel

It’s been a year since I earned my CRISC designation, but somehow I missed the original cutoff for the ISACA NJ chapter’s recognition ceremony. Really? I never even considered they might have something. Anyway they invited me and others to … Continue reading →

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We bought new Klipsch reference speakers and a Sony A/V receiver

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Joel

Up through the end of 2014, we have only ever had one TV. I mean, really, we had a small townhouse. In the new house, we found a need for another flat panel. We bought a budget Vizio TV for … Continue reading →

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An Irish lunch with Doug & Kathy

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Joel

On the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, we drove up to Ramsey to have lunch with close (and sexy) friends Doug and Kathy. This was our 2nd attempt to eat at Shannon Rose, an Irish restaurant that’s pretty well known. Although … Continue reading →

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Hanging out at Shady Brook Farm

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Joel

You know, Thanksgiving weekend this year has been pretty busy for us. Saturday night after seeing Coco and running errands, we met up with a few neighborhood families to check out Shady Brook Farm in nearby Yardley, PA. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Coco (2017)

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Joel

On Saturday during Thanksgiving weekend, we went to see Coco, Pixar’s latest animated film release. The film is unique in terms of theme, cast, and that it started active production in 2011 (Trivia alert!), setting the record for being the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Ipes

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Joel
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We finally have a new microwave

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Joel

It’s been a year since someone mysteriously cracked our original microwave. No one has confessed at this point, but it was time for one anyway. We had this yellow GE over-the-range model that came with the house back in 1998, … Continue reading →

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Damn I love a good ribeye steak

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Joel

Tuesday night and what to make for dinner? Ribeye steaks! It helped that o worked from home Tuesday. I roasted potatoes in tbe oven, sauteed peas and carrots, grilled up four ribeye steaks. Pretty tasty (and easy) for a Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Dining Room Renovation Project – Week 1

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Joel

What’s one or two more home improvement projects for 2017? Since we moved in, the dining room has received the least of any updates. That’s not entirely true as we paid for brand new carpeting back in July 2014 after … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Wonder (2017)

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Joel

On Friday night, I found myself rushing home, an hour late, to meet up with family and other local friends. I had planned to get home around 6:45 pm, change my clothes, and meet up at town movie theater to … Continue reading →

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