This Bag Is Not a Toy!

I've never been so terrified of a plastic bag in my life...Destroy immediately!

On American Pickers

I don’t “binge” TV that much. I prefer to follow the little-and-often approach, mix things up a bit. And anyway, there’s just so much television to watch now – how could anyone be happy to spend an evening watching just one thing? However. My wife and I can sweep through a season of The British … Continue reading On American Pickers →

Ugly Pug

I don't know about you, but I am offended on his behalf. It's just a small mercy that he can't read.

Childhood Antagonists

I had a relatively drama-free childhood. I was looked after and I was provided for. I did OK. But here is a list of the three sets of antagonists I would choose as my enemies in the inevitable movie of my formative years. The Couple Two Doors Down First, I want to say that it’s … Continue reading Childhood Antagonists →

Kids. Again.

Am I reading this right? Possibly not. Surely one does not serve a fountain drink with...let's say, goat meat?

On 10lbs

We rent in Austin, TX, which – if not exactly a nomadic life – does mean that we’re never in one place quite enough to settle down. As renters go, we are moving up in the world – we now rent a nice little detached house in a fancy part of town. And we have … Continue reading On 10lbs →

Kid’s!

Lucky kid. Singular. Do you see?

Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns was the last film I saw in 2018 and it became a surprise entry into my list of favorite films of the year. I didn’t really have particularly high hopes going in, and if it hadn’t had Lin-Manuel Miranda in it, I probably wouldn’t have bothered. But there I was. And my … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns →