Author Archives: Joel

Joel’s review of Me Before You (2016)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Joel

It’s been a while since we’ve gone out to see a film, but we had chance on July 17. The kids were away, and we had date night. Namita had recently finished reading Me Before You, and the Hollywood film … Continue reading →

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We had a backyard camp-out on July 10th

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Joel

You know, a lot of people talk about braving the wilderness, but we Ipes actually do it. We’re not afraid of braving the wild outdoors and camping out in our backyard. No, sir. The kids (mostly Lily) had expressed this … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Silverball Museum in Asbury Park

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Joel

I love playing pinball and old video games.  Always have.  Last month for Father’s Day, we went to Asbury Park to hang out and enjoy the day out. We had initially planned to also visit the Silverball Museum, but ran out … Continue reading →

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July 6 flat tire

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Joel

Stupid Newark, NJ. Every so often, when I’ve had early morning meetings this month, I’ve been driving into Newark to park, then take the PATH train into the city. I started doing this a few months ago when I had … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Finding Dory (2016)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Joel

Yes, we saw Finding Dory this summer. You know, I don’t have a lot to say about this movie. Is that weird? I mean, what don’t you know about this film? It’s a sequel to the Finding Nemo Pixar film … Continue reading →

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In the spirit of getting things done, we had the exterior of our house painted

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Joel

Guess what, kids? We decided to get the house exterior painted. That’s right. We decided that we did not want to wait 10 more years to freshen up the house. We used to have these faded red shutters, and off-white … Continue reading →

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How the Ipes spent Father’s Day this year in Asbury Park

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Joel

Happy Father’s Day. The Ipes spent a fun-filled Father’s Day together today, and I could not have been much happier.  Our plans were to  open presents, and then make for Asbury Park. For many years, I’ve expressed an interest in spending … Continue reading →

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Attending a Trenton Thunder game with the church folks on June 18 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Joel

I helped organize a church outing this year (2nd year in a row?) to Arm & Hammer Park to see the Trenton Thunder play. It was a beautiful Saturday evening game, and we got to experience the fireworks afterwards. The … Continue reading →

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Josh’s 5th Grade / Elementary School Graduation

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Joel

Our boy is growing up. On June 17th, Josh finished fifth grade, and officially graduated from elementary school. The school held a graduation ceremony for all of the fifth graders, complete with singing and a graduation ceremony. It was all … Continue reading →

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Taking the June 4 CRISC exam

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joel

You know how when the date for some big presentation or test is slowing approaching, you start getting nervous? When it’s months away,  you go, “Eh, I’ll be fine. I’ll prep tomorrow.” As the date gets closer, “It’s almost here, but I … Continue reading →

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