Author Archives: Joel

Joshua & Lily test and earn their yellow belts

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Joel

This past Friday night, Joshua and Lily both tested for and earned their yellow belts. Namita and I are both proud and fearful of their new street-fighting skills. Next week, they learn how to “Hadouken!” [simpleviewer gallery_id=”9″]

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My review of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Joel

I recently watched The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Martin Scorsese’s latest film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This is a 2013 film based on the memoir of the actual Jordan Belfort. Back in the 1990’s, he was a NY stockbrocker who ran a investment … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of John Wick (2014)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Joel

My friend Doug and I had not met up in a very long while to hang out. A few months ago, we did meet up for dinner and drinks, but nothing more recent. Guess everyone is super busy these days … Continue reading →

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Justice League: War (2014)

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Joel

Earlier this year, Warner Bros. released the latest DC Animated Universe film Justice League: War. This is absolutely not associated to any of the prior DCAU films. It’s based the beginning tale from big “The New 52” reboot in 2011. The … Continue reading →

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Pack 53 Cub Scouts – Earning the Webelos Geology badge – at the Plainsboro Preserve

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Joel

The Webelos went to the Plainsboro Preserve on Saturday Nov 8th to learn about Geology, and to earn a Geology badge. Although this is probably my 3rd or 4th time here, I’ve never walked around at the Plainsboro Preserve. It’s … Continue reading →

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Guess who is “Kovoor” for dinner?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Joel

Yes, terrible pun. Our friends Tom and Mary came over dinner one fine November Saturday night. Nothing fancy, just simple and relaxing. We actually invited another family over for dinner as well, but they were a no-show. Ah well, that’s … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Halloween parade at school & Trick or Treating

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Joel

This was our first Halloween in the new neighborhood. I took off so that I could work on Cub Scout popcorn orders. However, I was able to go watch the kids in their school’s Halloween parade. I was also able … Continue reading →

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We attended our first Halloween Party in over a decade and it was fun

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Joel

We haven’t dressed up for a Halloween party in years. Maybe an entire decade. The folks in the neighborhood have been very friendly and that’s awesome. Lenny and Evanessa invited us into their home last weekend for a party at their … Continue reading →

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Josh and I attended Cubarama this weekend – October 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Joel

Josh and I attended this past weekend’s Cubarama event over at Mercer County Community College. It was a two part event, actually. Walk around at least eight stations and earn your Emergency Preparedness patch Register and attend the 2.5 hour Readyman … Continue reading →

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Photos from my niece Abby’s 4th birthday party

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Joel

Two weeks ago, we drove down to my sister’s house for my niece Abby’s 4th birthday party. They put in a lot of effort to create this Team Umizoomi-themed birthday party, completed with obstacle course. I don’t know how people … Continue reading →

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