Category Archives: Family

John McCormack, THE Irish Tenor

My dear wife was looking for a suitable version of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. I searched iTunes and found a version by the Irish Tenors, several by Bing Crosby and even more by … Continue reading

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The Keough Kazoo Orchestra wishes you a Happy New Year!

The Keough Kazoo Orchestra wishes you a 2011 straight out of heaven!

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It’s my funeral

I’ve been meaning to write down my wishes for my funeral, but time never seems to allow. Since I’m trying to convince anyone who cares about this little blog that I’ve not abandoned it or you, dear reader, I will … Continue reading

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I still think it is festive

There is an annual Christmas event we attend at the Lake Farmpark called Country Lights. The best part for the kids is a Santa’s Workshop where volunteer elves help the children make wooden toys. This year we brought home a … Continue reading

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It’s almost like I know Luke Skywalker or something

I love Twitter. Been on it for more than two years. Met nice people in real life because of it. But last Saturday I may have just peaked. Star Wars retweeted me. Yes. The officially “Verified Account” @starwars acknowledged my … Continue reading

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Rest in peace, Rapid Robert

News reports are just breaking that Bob Feller died tonight at age 92. Cleveland baseball fans may have grown accustomed to Mr. Feller always being around, sort of a reminder of when the Indians were an elite team. But I … Continue reading

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We like waffles in this house

I don’t think I can calculate how many waffles are consumed in our home. Even the youngest has received some pretty intense training and devours them with great gusto. I’m not sure his mother would appreciate my Cookie Monster sound … Continue reading

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Brother Act

Sometimes the boys need coaxing to get in front of the camera. Sometimes they don’t. Believe it or not, they all get along as well as expected for being so close in age.

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A football Christmas list

As much as his younger brother loves Star Wars, the eldest son love sports. In summer it is baseball. This winter he likes basketball, but he isĀ  football-crazy right now. He prodded me to find the Pro Bowl voting mobile … Continue reading

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A Star Wars Christmas list

My kids are more entertaining than I will ever be, so I’ve decided to grab a video camera and let them share their thoughts. Being so close to Christmas, sugar plumb droids dance in their heads.

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