I wouldn’t call Airplane! my favorite comedy movie of all time, but it does rank in my top 10! Please don’t ask for this list now as I would really have to think about it. Ok, now I am thinking about it so here it goes: Animal House, Coming to America, Caddyshack, National Lampoon Vacation…
The Dad’s First Week
Last Monday, I started a new job at Health Equity as a Treasury Manager, Unclaimed Property. Everybody I have met so far, has been absolutely amazing and welcoming. All is good in my world, and I am excited to start this new chapter in my life. Last Sunday, and on a whim, since it was…
Making It So: A Memoir – by Patrick Stewart
I have had this book on my Amazon Wishlist since May 23, 2023, and couldn’t wait for it to be published. I knew of his life as Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor X from the X-Men movies. I am not by any means a fan of Star Trek but have…
Happy 13th Anniversary
On Tuesday, Nina and I will celebrate our 13th anniversary, and I am so lucky to have her in my life. Every day, I tell her at least once, but sometimes multiple times, how much I love her. We are planning on celebrating with food next Saturday, but after the “ring of fire” solar eclipse!…
Robert B. Parker’s Killing the Blues – by Michael Brandman
This is the 10th book in the Jesse Stone series, and the first by Michael Brandman after Robert Parker passed away. That is one of the reasons why I was interested in this series, as a few other authors have continued the series. I wanted to see if I could spot the difference between them,…
Jesse Stone – Books 5 to 9 – by Robert Parker
Sea Change (5) High Profile (6) Stanger in Paradise (7) Night and Day (8) Split Image (9)
Swimming and Eating
Last Saturday morning, I mowed the backyard. I enjoy mowing the yard, and always take great pride in my work! We don’t have a huge yard, as the front takes me about 15 minutes and the back is a bit longer, as I do have to move some stuff around. Even though it wasn’t hot…
Wrecker – by Carl Hiaasen
I have read most (if not all) of his other fiction books and liked them all very much. I have had this one in my Amazon Wishlist since March, and it finally was published a few days ago. And this one didn’t disappoint me at all. The main character goes by Wrecker, he is 15…
12 Months to Live – by James Patterson and Mike Lupica
James Patterson and Mike Lupica co-authored another book earlier this year, and I enjoyed that one. So, when I saw this one, I immediately threw it in my Amazon Wishlist and read it as soon as it was available. I didn’t even care what it was about! Jane Smith is a criminal defense attorney who…
Finding Me- by Viola Davis
I kind of knew who Viola Davis is, but I became more interested in her as she was in some of the Jesse Stone movies I have been watching lately. Man, her life growing up was hard as she witnessed verbal and sexual abuse of herself, her mother, and her sisters. But she persevered and…
Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads – by Anthony Mohr
I got this book from Netgalley for free. Every few days, I will browse through the Netgalley selection of free books to see what is available. When I saw this one, I was intrigued as it was about Anthony’s dad (a radio actor) and his stepfather (a businessman) and the very different lives they led…
The Walking Dad
Niko’s school is less than a mile from our house, but we still drive and park across the street from the school in the mornings. It’s been so hot (like over 100 degrees for the first few weeks of school), that when Nina and I come home, we are both drenched in sweat and have…
Stone Cold – by Robert Parker
This is the 4th book in the Jesse Stone series, and one of the main reasons I am reading it is that after Robert Parker passed away, a few other authors have continued the series. There are also movies (which aren’t great, but it keeps me amused) starring Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone and Viola…
Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience – by Carlos Boozer
I got this book from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. Just like the last book I read, Boston Ball, this book was in that same list that somebody compiled about the best upcoming sports books and when I saw it, I immediately was intrigued and threw it in my…
Ode to the Dad – Part 2
I have written many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many ODES TO THE WIFE, as Nina is an amazing mother and an awesome wife. But up till now, I have only written a single ODE TO THE DAD. So, that is why this one…
Boston Ball: Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, Gary Williams, and the Forgotten Cradle of Basketball Coaches – by Clayton Trutor
I got this book from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. I saw this book a few months ago on a list that somebody compiled about the best upcoming sports books and when I saw it, I immediately was intrigued and threw it in my Amazon Wishlist. I use that…
The Dad is Watching Television
I stopped watching television when Niko was born in 2016. I was a frequent watcher of The Simpsons, CSI, Criminal Minds, and The Walking Dead. And to be honest, I don’t miss them, and I don’t care what happened to the characters. I also stopped paying attention to sports (ESPN) and couldn’t even tell you…
Death In Paradise – by Robert Parker
This is the third book in the Jesse Stone series. Another murder is taken on by Stone and crew. This crime was a young girl, and again Stone and crew find the culprits and punish them. I am currently watching Death in Paradise also on Prime TV.
Trouble in Paradise – by Robert Parker
This is the second book in the Jesse Stone book series, and I am so glad there are more books and even movies starring Tom Selleck. Stone and his team have to solve another crime but this one includes a group of people who take hostages and one of the members of the group ends…
Night Passage – by Robert Parker
This is the first book of the Jesse Stone series, and I was intrigued by the fact that Mike Lupica, a James Patterson coauthor and author on his front, has written some of the later Jesse Stone books. So, I decided to read the first book and, I really enjoyed it. I was kept in…