The Pat McCallum You Never Knew

I wrote the following on Facebook today and thought I’d share it here for a wider audience. And also, because I want to use this space to share the amazing and ridiculous memories we all have of him. (Jump to the end for those…) I just found out that an old friend of mine, Pat McCallum, took his own life. He was an unbelievably big part of my life for more than 15 years right …

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Watchmen Action Figures Worth Watching

Matty Collector Watchmen action figures

Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen is one of my favorite comic book series of all times. This 12-issue mini-series from DC Comics is just an amazingly realistic look at a world with legitimate superheroes. At the time, it was a real departure from the more lighthearted comic books coming out. I devoured the series and wanted any merchandise I could find for it. Sadly, there wasn’t much beyond a few scant Watchmen T-shirts, a …

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It’s My 10 Year Blog Anniversary at Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy!

10 year blog annviersary

The other day I started getting a few messages on LinkedIn from my contacts congratulating me and wishing me a “Happy Work Anniversary.” I thought that was a little odd since I started my current day job in December. So I reached out and asked what exactly they were congratulating me on. “Your blog. Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy,” is what they said. Huh. I know LinkedIn sends reminder messages to users sharing all sorts …

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LEGO Muppets are Coming! This is Not a Drill!

The full first series of LEGO Muppets minifigs

This post contains affiliate links. Never before have two such great tastes that taste great together collided in the toy aisles. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, LEGO Muppets are coming. Besides Star Wars, Marvel and DC LEGO sets, the brick building company has tackled some amazing pop-culture properties as Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and The Simpsons. They recently released a Sesame Street set which basically laid the groundwork for Jim Henson’s furry, funny family. I …

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Ace’s Favorite Dog Toy is Not What You Think

Dog with Captain America shield

It’s been about a year and a half since we welcomed Ace into our home. And you better believe we’ve spoiled the little guy. The mini schnauzer with oodles of personality has way too many toys to count. Squeaky plush ducks. A Captain America dog toy or two. Some Star Wars shenanigans. Yes, that is a Baby Yoda dog toy, thank you very much. Not to mention a few dozen (no joke) bouncy and squeaky …

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