Friday Photo Flashback

I found a picture from about 7 or 8 years ago that I thought I would share today. It includes a masterpiece, and it is probably the closest I will ever get to the real thing. Let me explain. About 5 or 10 miles away from where I work is the Cranbrook Institute of Science … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Father’s Day 2026

By Friday, I was moving around a bit more thanks to medications. My back was still hurting a bit, but at least I was able to get around. My youngest kids stayed over at Nana's on Friday night. I had called my older boys to see if they were free for dinner, but they had … Continue reading Father’s Day 2026 →

The Butt of Many Jokes – Part II

Last night was my first night back to work after being off with my fractured tailbone. My coworkers have been known to have fun at my expense. For example, when I was out with Covid, I returned to a billboard loaded with pictures of sick people with my face plastered over theirs. I had no … Continue reading The Butt of Many Jokes – Part II →

Tune Tuesday – Sweet Soul Music

It was on this day in 1967, that a soul classic was certified gold. I'm talking about Arthur Conley's Sweet Soul Music. "Do you like good music?" is the opening lyric to the song. It comes after an attention-getting brass heavy intro. Fun Fact: If the intro sounds familiar, it is because it is literally … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Sweet Soul Music →

Movie Music Monday – The Goonies

The Goonies hit theaters 41 years ago this month on June 7, 1985. That, however, is not the tie in for Movie Music Monday - The Goonies is one of those 80's films that is quoted and loved by those of us who grew up watching it. It also had a great soundtrack that featured … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Goonies →

Song Lyric Sunday

This week, for Jim Adams’ Song Lyric Sunday, we were to pick a song about “Dads and/or Grads.” There are a lot of great songs to choose from no matter which one you pick. I’m excited to see the tunes folks picked this week. I’ve already written a couple graduation posts this week. Kindergarten graduation … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday →

Book Recommendation – Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life

Awhile back I bought some books from Thrift Books. I earned some free books by doing so. I had a couple that I had to use before they expired and I went to my "To Read" list. One that I had not been able to get on the Libby or Hoopla Apps was Joe Nuthin's … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life →

Friday Photo(s) Flashback

Yesterday I posted about my daughter’s last day of kindergarten. After that post, my wife and I were surprised with some photos we had taken a week or so ago in honor of the occasion. The timing was perfect! I wish I had room to share them all, but instead, here are my favorites! She … Continue reading Friday Photo(s) Flashback →

She’s Off To First!

As I stood with my son in the driveway this morning, I watched Sam backing out to take Ella for her last day of Kindergarten. At the end of the driveway, she shouted out the window to Andrew, "Make sure dad doesn't cry!" My family knows me so well. You would think that this kind … Continue reading She’s Off To First! →

Lady Liberty Arrives

The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885 (141 years ago today), and was met with great fanfare. Unfortunately, the pedestal for the Statue was not yet complete and the entire structure was not reassembled on Bedloe's Island until 1886. 100 years later the area surrounding the statue was plagued … Continue reading Lady Liberty Arrives →