Category: Blog

So a hockey buddy of mine just had their first child and we were chatting all about his son in the locker room the other night. Proud daddy as he should be! I love hearing about my friend’s kids and how their doing and what they’re up to as they grow. Now for those of… Read more

I’ll stay on track today with Finance Monday (yesterday was a holiday and I realize today is Tuesday) even though I want to talk about the upcoming 4 Nations Championship that it lined up for this Thursday between USA and Canada. But I’ll get to that before they drop the puck on Thursday. The market… Read more

April 15th is not a holiday but we know that date holds significance. That’s because here in the US it is Tax Day….the day your individual tax returns are due. Many people do their own returns online through one of the many sites available like TurboTax, H&R Block, etc. Nothing wrong with that if you… Read more

Emily was home from college for the weekend and we were free of hockey which was rare. She decided that hiking on Super Bowl Sunday after a night of ice and sleet was the perfect way to spend the late morning. So off we went to Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain. We love hiking… Read more

For those of you that don’t know (and you would have to be living in a cave) the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl last night 40-22 over the two time defending champions Kansas City Chiefs. Now I’m definitely in the minority living near Philadelphia and not being an Eagles fan. I’m more of a… Read more

I was curious once again as I sit at my desk on a Friday morning about what is trending on Google today. Top search so far is: Nome, Alaska Airplane Missing. OK..so I know bad things are said to come in 3s. Well this would be number 3 for sure with regards to plane accidents/mishaps.… Read more

Here in NJ it is cold, icy, and we have more snow in the forecast over the next week or so. That gets me thinking of a vacation in a warmer climate. Where are we going this year? I haven’t decided yet. But it got me thinking of the trip that started it all. A… Read more

I am a dog and animal lover. Every animal should be treated well and for those of us who own pets, we know they are members of our family. And we also know most of us have Zero Tolerance for anyone that mistreats them. Let me share a story from our neighborhood yesterday. Apparently someone… Read more

Good morning and happy Monday to all. It was the typical weekend of running between hockey rinks and walking dogs this weekend. Both are two of my favorite activities. Hockey went great with a 3-0 showing and crazy hockey parents all stayed home apparently because it was a weekend of no incidents which was great.… Read more

Here’s a fun idea if you have time on a Friday or this weekend with the family. Now my daughter has (and to some extent still is) a very picky eater and we had grown accustomed to making two meals most nights. Now that she is in college and it’s just the three of us,… Read more

I’m back on track with Booze Tuesday. Today’s topic is the 22oz bomber bottles that used to be very prevalent. Quite some time ago, my brother and I started a tradition that on each other’s birthday we would buy each other 6 unique, hard to find, never heard of, bomber bottles of beer. It was… Read more

I’m going off the normal schedule again and diverting from Finance Monday. (Mostly because I’m too busy doing stuff for the paying job today). Taking control of your finances does indeed require goal setting but I wanted to give my boy some credit for a very nice goal he scored on Saturday night. He actually… Read more

Happy Friday everyone! Today I decided to go back to Google Trends to see how uninformed I am. Most of the recent trends were not exciting but there was one that popped out to me which was: declassified jfk files 200K+arrow_upward500% 18 hours agotrending_upActive I had no idea that these files were close to being… Read more

My days of the week are all off because of the MLK holiday on Monday but we can combine Booze Tuesday with Family Wednesday easily with the topic of “homebrewing”. Many, many years ago I purchased a homebrewing kit from a BJ’s Wholesale Club (I think they still exist even though Costco has taken over)… Read more

The inauguration of a president happens every 4 years on January 20th and that day was yesterday. How will that change in leadership effect the stock market in the coming weeks, months, and years? A simple online search will lead you to a single conclusion…..that nobody has a damn clue. “Trump signals new tariffs…the market… Read more

Here is the USA, this weekend is a holiday weekend commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For us, holiday weekends in the winter usually means hockey tournaments and I’ll just happen to be in the city of Pittsburgh for a few days. Nothing like escaping the dreary, snowy cold of NJ in exchange for the… Read more

Key West, FL was a place that I experienced for a day at a time years ago when Mary and I did a couple Caribbean cruises. Obviously this is a popular spot for the cruise ships to dock for the day. I love this quirky little island and always wanted to go back. So during… Read more

My Instagram feed is pretty basic….sports and dogs. It’s what I search and enjoy scrolling through. Lately the dog posts I’ve been seeing are mixing in a lot of “shelter dogs” and awareness on some of these poor pups that have been mistreated or abandoned. I will say there are many kind and loving people… Read more

Ever been up and down the aisles of the beer store and the craft beer selection is bigger than the menu of a New Jersey diner? I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. Some stores have solo can options which is nice if you don’t want to take the plunge and by… Read more

For those of us paying attention, the market is taking a bit of a dump lately. I happens. Don’t panic. Now is the time to invest if you have the money ready. Here is a great article to pass along if you have the time to read it. Easy Way to Invest for People Who… Read more

Happy Friday indeed! For those of you following the college football playoffs this year, last night’s game did not disappoint. For a life long Notre Dame fan, it was very exciting to watch the Irish come back from the dead in the first half and completely turn their game around. My father grew up a… Read more

Years ago I had a business trip to Chicago, a city I have always loved. The kids were young and had not traveled by plane yet. I thought it would be a great opportunity for them to see the city and have the family join me at the conclusion of the meeting. Big kudos to… Read more

This is the first year where the family dynamic at home has changed because of Emily being off to college. Those 18 years went by in a blink. I’m sure this is not an uncommon thought for those parents who also watched their children grow and ultimately leave the house. On the walls leading down… Read more

One of the positives (or negatives) of having a lot of time off during the holidays was the ability to grab a beer (or 4) and know there wasn’t anything pressing in the evening or morning to do. Did I drink too much during the holidays? I’m sure I did. I could definitely feel my… Read more

Holiday and time off is over. It’s back to work in 2025 for me…and for all of us. I don’t understand how people say “if you retired, you would be bored” That’s a big HELL NO….I’d find plenty to keep my busy and happy. I wanted to start off the new year with an update… Read more