Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Pack 53 December Feast

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Joel

Our cub scout pack celebrated the end of the year with their traditional pack feast. All the dens bring in various dishes to share potluck-style. At the feast, it’s a short meeting, but there are also activities/entertainment. Some of the … Continue reading →

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A most relaxing Thanksgiving weekend in 2013

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Joel

I wouldn’t say this has been the most stressful year of my life. 2005 and 2008 were both ridiculous in my opinion. However, I’m confident in saying it was stressful in its own right. On the few weekends where we … Continue reading →

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Lack of updates this month, but not because it’s quiet

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Joel

I have to admit that there has been a serious lack of updates here this month. It’s not for lack of trying. It’s been a rather busy month in a rather busy year for me. Between work, home, kids’ activities, … Continue reading →

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We have a lot of popcorn in the house

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Joel

As I may have mentioned earlier, I’m currently running the popcorn fundraiser this year for our Cub Scout pack. A few weeks ago, we had a key fundraising weekend event at our local Wawa. On October 29th, I received, tabulated, … Continue reading →

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Cub Scouts Popcorn Show N Sell this weekend

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Joel

2nd year in a row for us — Cub Scout Pack 53 Show N Sell at our local Wawa. Josh is aiming to be in the list of top sellers so he can throw a pie in my face come … Continue reading →

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10th wedding anniversary weekend

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Joel

Friday was our actual 10 year wedding anniversary date. We had planned to take the day off and relax. We didn’t know exactly where, but the day was free. We could go see a movie, go to NYC to see … Continue reading →

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Brush with celebrity — Dan Aykroyd was in our town today

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Joel

Alright, alright, I’ll admit that the term “brush with celebrity” would be a bit of an exaggeration. We didn’t get to brush by him by any means. However, we were damn close. Dan Aykroyd cofounded a new business called Crystal … Continue reading →

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Josh and I went to see a movie but I learned something more important

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Joel

Last Saturday, Josh and I went to the movies, but I got something more important out of it. Perspective. Although I had already seen it, Josh had also expressed interest in seeing Pacific Rim. Now, I generally don’t pay twice … Continue reading →

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A romantic dinner for two at Bradley Beach

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Joel

After a long hectic two weeks, we desperately needed a date night. The big family vacation is almost here, but we needed a short breather. The kids attended their last “Friday Night Out” event (kid sitting service offered by the … Continue reading →

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New eyeglasses for me in 2013

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Joel

Have I ever been a fan of wearing eyeglasses? Nope, not once since 1985. I think most people have a love-hate relationship with their eyewear. Sorry, I’m rambling. Anyway, after five years (February 7th 2008) with my current eyeglasses from … Continue reading →

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