Happy Veteran’s Day

Thank you to every man and woman who has ever served this great country of ours. Your selfless sacrifice ensures that we can live peacefully in this incredible nation of ours. We may have our faults, our constant arguments, but in the great scheme of things, there is no better country on Earth than the United States of America. Any place you are free to openly voice your displeasure about something without fear of being …

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22 Years Later and Happier Than Ever

On November 10, 1990, I went on my very first date with my soulmate. I didn’t know it at the time, but almost eight years later, we’d be married. And now 22 years later, we’d have  two amazing kids and happier than we’ve ever been. Yes, today marks the 22nd anniversary of my first date with my wife Allison. That first date was actually a blind date dance at college up in SUNY Binghamton. I …

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Ice Age 4: Continental Drift Activity Sheets

Considering the insane weather we’ve had here in NY lately (between Hurricane Sandy one week and a Noreaster the next!), I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this winter sends us way back to the Ice Age. Heck, that’d actually be kinda fun. We could hang out with Manny, Sid, and Diego as they embark on yet another zany quest. I’d totally stick with those guys. They face the most insane odds ever (They somehow managed …

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A Christmas Story 2 or Has Anyone Seriously Seen This Abomination?

abomination, evil sequel

So there’s this. Yeah. I saw it the other day at Target and just had to stare at it dumbfounded. I mean, A Christmas Story is a classic. It’s more than that actually. It’s a tradition. In fact, it’s a downright marathon that’s run every single year during the holidays. And pity on the viewer who accidentally stumbles upon it while flipping channels, because you can kiss the next 24 hours goodbye as you watch …

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