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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

Though it was officially yesterday, there is no way I couldn’t recognize National Beer Day! We have so many “National” days here in the US that it’s an absolute joke for sure….but it’s fun to see the ridiculousness of it all. Here is a list: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/april/april-days So here is today’s question for you: If you Read more

Here we are on Monday morning….following up last week’s stock market disaster which looks to continue into this week. And what topic has 5+ times the amount of searches on Google Trends vs the stock market today? The Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship game tonight. What that shows me is that the younger generations aren’t very Read more

Many years ago a good friend of mine mentioned he was going to the dermatologist for his regular check up. I guess the look on my face told him that this wasn’t a normal appointment I had ever made for myself. Being fair skinned and a child of the 80s where we sat on the Read more

With multiple moving parts in a family heavily involved in sports, spring breaks and school schedules being different having one in college and one in high school, and not being able to find a single week that all of us are free and available…..we have decided on separate trips this coming summer. I will touch Read more

If you are like me while walking around the beer store, sometimes you like the look of a can or see a new beer you want to try….but are hesitant to pull the trigger on the purchase because a 4 pack of craft beer can run you upwards of $20 or more easily. I always Read more

Happy Monday to all….I hope everyone had a great weekend. Just a quick update: Deke is doing very well and hasn’t seemed bothered since last Monday’s pit bull attack. His bites are scabbing over and he hasn’t even bothered with them other than the occasional lick. We have resumed our daily walks and he seems Read more

Yesterday was the official opening day of Major League Baseball. This is another one of my favorite days of the year. For someone like myself who grew up playing baseball and then continued playing into and through most of my 20s, there is nothing like it. Maybe it’s more now because it brings back memories Read more

Hey everyone! This is Emily. My dad has talked about me multiple times now and I feel so cool to be a part of his blog! Hiking is a common theme when Dad talks about me, and I think it fits perfectly. Dad and I are always talking about and planning our next adventure. As Read more

If you err on the side of caution, for example, you decide to act in a cautious way, rather than take risks. So this is the way our week continues to go here in our house. Monday was the dog attack. Yesterday was a cautionary trip to the hospital for Mikey. Mikey spent most of Read more

Today’s “off topic” topic sounds like one of the those bad TV shows you see airing between “Life after Lock Up” and some shitty Housewives from Somewhere nobody cares about. I wish I could laugh about it today but I’m not in the mood. Last night after dinner, Deke and I were doing our daily Read more

This weekend is our 21st Annual St. Patty’s Day Party in our house. This party started with 3 people 21 years ago in my wife’s apartment. It’s been held there, my parents’ house, our old house, and I think this is the 12 or 13th year here at our current house. It has become my Read more

Yes, the MLB season is already underway with the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs. In our household, hockey season came to end this past weekend with Mikey’s team losing in the National Bound Qualifier round…..and the moment the last second ran off that clock….it became Baseball Season! He’s been practicing indoors for a Read more

As you see all over my site, Deke and Delaney are a big part of family life here in our house. Nothing better than snuggling up with the pups with a cup of coffee in the morning. I look forward to our daily walks as well. I’m the annoying dog parent….I understand….and I don’t care. Read more

Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day and I quietly enjoyed a pint of Guinness and wee nip of Sailor’s Home Stormchaser Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Our big celebration will actually be taking place this coming Saturday at the house. It is definitely one of my favorite days of the year! Tomorrow I am picking up the Read more