Author: Kevin

For those of you that love the game of hockey (playing or watching), tonight is Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. I have to say I’m cheering for Edmonton in this one…not just because I would like to see Connor McDavid finally win a cup…but maybe also a little because I don’t want to… Read more

I mentioned a week or so ago that I had the pleasure once (and only once) of sampling a $500 bottle of wine. I have also been fortunate enough to have sampled some Pappy Van Winkle that a good friend of mine was willing to share. I’ve definitely been lucky to taste some of the… Read more

As we begin another week of stock market ups and downs, there are two points I want to make. Point 1: Max out your company 401K match and then exceed it. Hopefully you work for a half decent company that at least matches from 3-5%…or some fraction in between. Also, when we all hopefully get… Read more

Last weekend Emily and I decided to find a little 5 mile hike to take Delaney on since she loves being outdoors as much as possible. The trail was over in Pennsylvania and while a little overgrown, it was still a nice trail with some rocks and fallen trees to go over and some other… Read more

So the above phrase came to mind after a late night evening of men’s beer league hockey. However, it certainly applies to life in general as well. Last night provided multiple examples of individuals that “Don’t get it”. As we were waiting for the 10:30pm start of our game, we were having a pregame beer… Read more

Here we are on a Monday morning and the Stock Market is set to open in about 10 minutes. It’s also set to open in UP (in the GREEN!) because Trump apparently has walked back on some of the EU trade threats….again. Market goes up. Threat next week maybe (again)…market goes down. Have we all… Read more

This coming weekend is Memorial Day Weekend here in the States. Please remember all the men and women who have served and are serving in our military. During a time where everyone wants to complain about everything our government is doing…and because of our freedoms, you have the right to do so…never forget those who… Read more

What a great mid week topic! I’m 100% positive we have all experienced this within our professional lives at one point or another. Let me give you a current example. My car broke this weekend. Don’t feel bad…it’s a company vehicle and I couldn’t care less. However, the convenience of having a company car available… Read more

So today’s topic “Wine Enthusiast” is a joke since I’m truly only capable of giving a decent review of beer and some hard liquor. But don’t get me wrong…I do occasionally enjoy a glass of Red Wine. I definitely lean towards Italian Red Wines and the occasional Malbec. These are usually reserved for when I’m… Read more

For anyone that has been to the doctor’s office or even the hospital…we all know having good insurance is HUGE. My recent company (which will remain unnamed) has the worse insurance plan I’ve ever had in all my professional years of working. It’s a joke. They cover nothing and the copays are ridiculous. Understanding the… Read more

Back on track with a Family Wednesday post. Because the start of my new hockey season starts tonight, it obviously made me think of my hockey family and how much I’m looking forward to seeing all the boys again later today. Much later actually…10:40pm puck drop which translates to about an 11pm start…which in turn… Read more

Well you didn’t have to be patient too long on this one… The Stock Market is surging today with the US and China agreeing to temporary tariff cuts. Nice to see the market in a healthy GREEN color to start the week. I’m sure things will temper themselves and there is the high possibility that… Read more

This Sunday is Mother’s Day here is the US and several other countries. It has become a worldwide holiday celebrated on different dates throughout the year within other locations. Either way, whether you live here in the US…or anywhere else…give your Mom a call and talk to her. Trust me when I tell you this….you… Read more

One of my hockey buddies and I are taking a little road trip soon. Originally we were thinking of heading north to Treehouse but I was lucky enough to have another buddy grab me a couple cases a week or so ago and that supply is still looking fairly strong in my bar fridge. So… Read more

I hope everyone had a great weekend. As the market opened this morning, I went into my stock portfolio app and saw that everything I had (with one small exception) was in the RED to open the day. No worries…as you know from past posts, there is no need to panic…stay the course. First thing… Read more

As you know, I have always loved vacationing with my family. I love the memories they create and sometimes the picture collage on the wall isn’t enough. A few years ago, I (roughly) designed the deck I wanted on the back of the house. With the help of true professionals, they made the image I… Read more

I posted awhile back about a horrific pint of Guinness I was poured at a hotel in Cleveland. This morning I was reading more of a book Emily brought me back from her trip to Ireland called ” A Compendium of Irish Pints” by Ali Dunworth. I laughed when I started reading a chapter dedicated… Read more

This weekend I had the pleasure of playing a round of golf with my son, my brother, and my brother in law. Just an amazing group of guys to spend a few hours with on the golf course. I played what I considered my first round of “Old Man Golf”. Here’s the quick backstory: My… Read more

TGIF everyone. Been a busy week of travel, work, and dealing with a puppy who was spayed on Monday and not allowing her to bit and lick her stitches. Three major factors have contributed to helping this go quite well so far: 1. a dog surgery recovery suit. 2. my wife who has been dealing… Read more

The typical definition of a Beer Mule is basically any variation of the Moscow Mule or a drink that replaces the liquor base with a beer base. This is not the Beer Mule that I’m referring to however. Here is my definition of a Beer Mule, why you need a few of them, and why… Read more

After the Easter weekend, I woke up this morning to the report that Pope Francis had died. Growing up Catholic and attending Catholic school all the way through 12th grade, it was always a big deal when a Pope passed and we learned about the conclave and the secret chamber of voting. During my childhood,… Read more

This Sunday is Easter Sunday. We will attend Church and then have dinner at my parents house with Mom, Dad, and my brother’s family. Pretty standard stuff. The kid (mine as well as my brother’s) are older now but they decided to get together this morning to dye Easter Eggs for old times sake. (with… Read more

I have to go off topic today because in the crazy world of youth hockey, this week is Tier 2 tryouts. A week or so ago was Tier 1 tryouts. This is typically the worst week of the year for most players and parents….but it doesn’t have to be. Listen up! Life sometimes is about… Read more

Over the last couple weeks, my ETrade account has looked like a roller coaster of ups and downs due to the tariffs, tariff exemptions, pausing tariffs, imposing tariffs at higher levels for some while now exempting IPhones and computers…..who the hell can figure all this out? I still think the bottom line is this: stay… Read more

Deke and Delaney have as different personalities as do Emily and Mikey. Siblings who grow up together will get along at times, fight at times, drive each other crazy, but ultimately love each other. As I previously mentioned, Deke and Delaney were not best friends from day one. Delaney was the annoying new puppy. Deke… Read more