Retrophisch

2022-10-01: Love seeing Pete living his best life. What an inspiration this young man is. …

2022-09-29: When your regular concert buddies can’t make it due to other (albeit more important) …

2022-09-29: Rest assured, this will be the best thing to come out of the MCU since Endgame. …

2022-09-29: Well this stinks. I much prefer SwiftKey over the built-in keyboard. twitter.com/mjtsai/st…

2022-09-28: Awwww, you guys are the best.

2022-09-28: Well done, @flower_mound. After years of the old Tom Thumb sitting empty on 3040, when you could …

2022-09-26: Riddle me this: why is my “space gray” iPhone 12 mini more black than my “space …

2022-09-23: And y’all wonder why I refer to them as minions of Lucifer… …

2022-09-22: When we were both in college, I high-fived Shaquille O’Neal, who was in Good Burger with Dan …

2022-09-22: This is a great way to support street kids in Rwanda for whom we provide an education, meals, and …

2022-09-22: Absolutely true. twitter.com/TheJasonA…

2022-09-21: Good life advice for nearly any situation. twitter.com/robkroese…

2022-09-16: “Why You Should Stop Reading the News” eastermichael.com/why-you-s…

2022-09-15: Seeing those MTN & Tigo SIM cards in @austinmann’s iPhone 14 Pro review has me thinking …

2022-09-12: Big iOS 16 update for Things by @culturedcode. Still can’t change the damn font size.

2022-09-11: This football weekend, I have not had to endure Gary Danielson or Joe Buck. If only I could have …

2022-09-11: Welp, have to root for the Cowboys tonight. This will be, no doubt, fraught with peril.

2022-09-10: Pretty sure I’ve spotted @hscheinukphoto on the broadcast a few times. #GeauxTigers #LSUvsSU

2022-09-10: They are all welcome at our home. twitter.com/nytimes/s…

2022-09-09: But what if the goldfish is dead?

2022-09-09: Fantastic read. An absolute steal at this price. twitter.com/mccloskey…

2022-09-07: Hey, look, I’m dying in another book! Thank you, sir! 📚 twitter.com/david_jwe…

2022-09-06: My review of Ryan’s debut novel: www.retrophisch.net/2022/09/0… 📚 …

2022-09-06: Retrophisch Review: Fields of Fire The best conspiracy theories contain an element of truth, and the best novels containing …

2022-09-05: Mike is completely correct. mikestone.me/but-are-t…

2022-09-02: I’m so happy there’s new Whitecross music. twitter.com/darkstarr…

2022-09-02: I’m so happy there’s new Whitecross music. twitter.com/PastorWil…

2022-09-02: The college football season is upon us, which means I’m changing the accent color in macOS …

2022-08-30: Finished “Fields of Fire,” @RyanSteckAuthor’s debut, last night. Well done, sir. …

2022-08-26: Released in the summer of 2020, in the heart of Covid-19 uncertainty, and featuring past and present …

2022-08-26: Would watch. twitter.com/SocialSee…

2022-08-26: Based on an actual life event that happened to me today, @bekindtobignate and I have decided our …

2022-08-23: On the plane ride home Sunday, finished Heat 2 by @MegGardiner1 & @michaelmann, literally as the …

2022-08-22: Speaking of All For the King, this is the song that introduced me to them, and it remains my …

2022-08-22: I get back from dropping my oldest off at college in North Carolina to this awesome mail call.

2022-08-22: The moniker “legend” gets thrown around quite a lot, but Nicholas Winton is the epitome …

2022-08-19: The drive today was shorter, but may have been more stressful. AL->GA (Atlanta metro, ugh)->SC …

2022-08-19: There’s a new episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast out, and we’re talking about open …

2022-08-18: Today was spent on the road in four states, as I drive with our oldest to North Carolina where he …

2022-08-15: This is the most metal cover Stryper has had since the original To Hell with the Devil art, and …

2022-08-14: If you don’t smile at least once during this video, I have to question if you have a soul. …

2022-08-14: This album, All Will Bow, kicks major butt. Been listening in Apple Music, already ordered a CD from …

2022-08-13: And then we became the helicopter parents and messed it all up.

2022-08-11: This was the first White Heart album I ever bought. It was also the first cassette I ever recall …

2022-08-10: In a recent Recomendo newsletter, Mark Frauenfelder mistakenly (subconsciously?) wrote …

2022-08-09: My copy arrived today, and my reading queue just got more complicated. 📚 …

2022-08-09: Damascus Station, by @mccloskeybooks! 📚 twitter.com/JackCarrU…

2022-08-09: Don’t be weak on dragons. 📚

2022-08-08: Today’s @halfpricebooks find: large paperback edition of @wardlarsen’s first David …

2022-08-07: I am ashamed to admit it, but me, too. twitter.com/tapbot_pa…

2022-08-07: Likewise, @markgreaneybook’s catalog is deep enough he nearly has his own, too. At the moment, …

2022-08-07: I have done something similar, with authors I know on Twitter, or have met in person. Given his …

2022-08-06: For the record, Top Gun: Maverick is just as good the second time around. If you haven’t seen …

2022-08-06: Last night was another great show by @TheDollyrots! If you ever get the chance to see them, I highly …

2022-08-05: Hey-ho, hey-ho, hey-ho! We’re heading out to @TheDollyrots punk rock show!

2022-08-05: I have read the first two books, and they’re awesome. This is a great deal. …

2022-08-04: Oh look, it me.

2022-08-03: #lifehack

2022-08-02: These seats will do. #LetsGoRangers

2022-08-02: On the way to the @Rangers game with my sweetie & some friends. First time we’ll be seeing …

2022-08-02: I highly recommend his Brutal saga if you like sword and sorcery fiction. You’d swear you were …

2022-08-01: I cannot tell you how badly I wanted this car when I was teenager. twitter.com/Super70sS…

2022-08-01: No doubt you’ve spent more on coffee than that, and the long-lasting effects will not be nearly as …

2022-08-01: Oh look, it me.

2022-07-30: This is so good, I listened to it this second time around. Don is so open and honest, some of his …

2022-07-28: Great, fun read, definitely recommend the Mammon series. twitter.com/robkroese…

2022-07-26: It’s difficult to take the warning seriously when the minions of Lucifer are so darn cute. …

2022-07-26: At long last, my review of @TheJasonAnspach and @RealNickCole’s Forgotten Ruin: …

2022-07-26: Retrophisch Review: Forgotten Ruin Let’s be clear about one thing right up front: I fully admit I am not an impartial reviewer of …

2022-07-26: Yay! New entry in a great series dropping in 3 days. twitter.com/SciFiSeri…

2022-07-25: Somewhere, #Skynet is smiling. twitter.com/tonywoodl…

2022-07-23: Staying put Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash So my experimentation with Ghost as a new blogging platform is, for …

2022-07-23: Treat yourself to @MarkGreaneyBook’s original vision of the story. You won’t regret it. …

2022-07-23: Watched the Russo brothers' take on The Gray Man last night. Great, fun flick. I’m okay with …

2022-07-21: It is the year of our Lord 2022. If you would like me to take your solicitation seriously, perhaps …

2022-07-20: Finished @robkroese’s third book in his Mammon saga, Nemesis, on the plane ride home today. …

2022-07-20: Dear @Avis, please stop buying Mitsubishi Outlanders. They are pieces of crap with no redeeming …

2022-07-14: Two and a half hour plane rides are great for reading. Got over a third of the way through …

2022-07-14: I love a good Poe reference. twitter.com/madmup/st…

2022-07-13: You can support The Empowered Parent Podcast by becoming a patron here: …

2022-07-13: We are celebrating half a million downloads of The Empowered Parent Podcast! To say thanks, …

2022-07-11: Bob Odenkirk’s “Nobody” is fast becoming a favorite. Any time I see snippets, or …

2022-07-07: < Ponders moving to Phoenix, where if we’re going to have temperatures from the sun’s …

2022-06-30: Look at @ProtonMail getting some love on @TerminalListPV! It’s been my email platform of …

2022-06-29: Minions: The Rise of Gru is cute and hilarious. #ihavespoken

2022-06-29: One positive on moving to a new domain, and a new blogging platform, is cleaning up old posts, and …

2022-06-26: What a win-win for hockey fans: not only did Tampa Bay not win the Cup, but Gary Bettman …

2022-06-26: If I were still using Gmail, I would definitely jump on Mimestream: mimestream.com That is just …

2022-06-19: First Father’s Day in six years that I’m not at a hockey rink. Rather, the morning was …

2022-06-17: “Smash your guitar during the 17th bridge of ‘Oceans’: Looks cool, and you never …

2022-06-17: Oh noes. The replacement battery on my OG iPod may have finally died.

2022-06-16: #GeekDad win: I have successfully sucked the middle child into the Dune-verse. We finished the 2021 …

2022-06-16: The levels of hatred these folks manifest toward people trying to show there are options beyond …

2022-06-15: The fact that I can use the Command key on the Mac for both cool-switching between apps, and …

2022-06-13: This popped in my head earlier, so you can share in the earworm, too: youtu.be/0u8teXR8V… …

2022-06-12: Over the past couple of days, I have rediscovered the joy of my Takeya hydro-flask. The ice …

2022-06-11: With the youngest at a sleepover for a friend’s birthday, I introduced the original #TopGun to …

2022-06-09: Do your kids love doing chores? If so, count yourself blessed. Otherwise, check out the latest …

2022-06-07: I’ve been to the Sheldrick center in Kenya. Fascinating place, and had a baby elephant* lean on me …

2022-06-06: I feel attacked. babylonbee.com/news/husb…

2022-06-06: Thirty years Thirty years ago today. Feels like the blink of an eye some times. Given the journey together up to …

2022-06-06: Thirty years ago today. Feels like the blink of an eye some times. Given the journey together up to …

2022-06-04: Former teammates, still friends, meet again on the #lacrosse fields. First time they’ve seen …

2022-06-04: Amen and amen.

2022-06-04: Oh, but to again have the energy of an 11 year-old who just played three #lacrosse tournament games …

2022-06-03: If, like me, you adore Johnny Cash’s rendition of the traditional American spiritual, …

2022-05-31: Always and forever “To Hell with the Devil,” but I admit there’s a lot of teenage nostalgia at play …

2022-05-27: At once it seems wrong and yet totally right to put this leftover lime White Claw in my @ATVShook …

2022-05-27: Here’s a Friday funny for everyone: www.youtube.com/watch

2022-05-26: Here’s my just-got-finished-watching-it review of Top Gun: Maverick: Go see it. Go see it. Go …

2022-05-26: I am prepping for the need for speed. #TopGunMaverick

2022-05-26: Ticket for @TheDollyrots show in Dallas on August 5th: purchased.

2022-05-20: Loving this! twitter.com/Wildmanan…

2022-05-20: Sitting in my car in the driveway, reading today’s @myutmost devotional, with @OfficialPetra …

2022-05-20: There’s a new episode of the Empowered Parent Podcast out, and we are talking about connecting …

2022-05-18: Finished Travis Corcoran’s novella inside Mammon: Collateral, so I’m in the home stretch …

2022-05-17: My emotional support animal is a chicken. A four piece. With a biscuit. And a sweet tea.

2022-05-09: During the period breaks of the Stars-Flames game, I’m watching a video on YouTube about the Rings …

2022-05-09: During the period breaks of the Stars-Flames game, I’m watching a video on YouTube about the Rings …

2022-05-06: Honestly, with the camera angle and not being able to see the fronts of players’ jerseys because …

2022-05-06: I love this current cadre of thriller writers: @bentleydonb totally throws @NickPetrie under the bus …

2022-05-04: Makes sense this exists; Jerry Jones doesn’t know how to play chess.

2022-05-04: May the Fourth be with you, everyone! And always remember…

2022-05-03: I truly appreciate Canadian country music singer George Canyon skipping through The Star Spangled …

2022-04-30: If you know, you know. twitter.com/MontyYuan…

2022-04-29: Heck yeah! New Signum Regis coming, and it’s a live album to boot! youtu.be/bYDl_fV2V…

2022-04-27: First date, 32 years ago today.

2022-04-27: Not going to lie, I feel like this one is speaking directly to me. babylonbee.com/news/conc…

2022-04-25: Major props to Enterprise for their upkeep on this RAV4. It had over 32,000 miles on it, and the …

2022-04-25: RAV4 XLE I’ve-had-it-3-hours review, cont’d: back seat 👎🏻 (it’s a good thing my …

2022-04-25: Long story, but I’m driving a Toyota RAV4 XLE for a week. The I’ve-had-it-3-hours …

2022-04-25: If you’re looking for quick news summary three times a week that doesn’t get bogged down …

2022-04-25: This remains a tremendous cinematic moment. twitter.com/Southernb…

2022-04-24: The fact not a single response was “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and …

2022-04-23: There’s a new episode of the Big Fat Geek Podcast out! Chris and Nathan break radio silence to …

2022-04-19: Look at this find from Half Price Books today. Guess I know what I’m going to have Don sign …

2022-04-17: The King is risen. youtu.be/crYKkehlH…

2022-04-16: Roman Soldier Assigned To Guard Tomb Of Some Jewish Carpenter Looking Forward To Uneventful Weekend …

2022-04-12: Catching this American classic tonight. #Wolverines

2022-04-11: It’s been a long-standing vision of the Rwandan ministry our family is involved with to build …

2022-04-07: Lunchtime reading acquired. twitter.com/SciFiSeri…

2022-04-06: This is such a specific Seinfeld reference, from early seasons, too, and I’m loving it. …

2022-04-06: Well of course Leo did a metal cover of Toto’s “Africa.” …

2022-04-06: Somewhere, an alt-history writer is having an epiphany. twitter.com/Christina…

2022-04-04: This thread continues to amuse me. “How do I say there is no way you are this ****ing …

2022-04-04: Decided over the weekend that, after 24 years in Texas, it was past time for some cowboy boots. …

2022-04-02: What am I watching? #top10movie

2022-04-01: I realize these programming decisions are often made days, if not weeks in advance, but it’s …

2022-04-01: William Gibson must be rolling over in his grave, giddy with excitement. …

2022-03-31: The Password Strikes Back. twitter.com/1Password…

2022-03-22: This is me, but with Star Wars movies. There are only five. twitter.com/JohnTalon…

2022-03-22: Take 15 minutes of your time to listen to Kassy Dillon’s reporting from Ukraine where she …

2022-03-21: All of politics these days.

2022-03-21: You won’t find this on Apple Music, Spotify, or any other music streaming service. But thanks …

2022-03-17: I feel seen. twitter.com/judedautr…

2022-03-17: DFW 🚀 PHL with my sweet for an adoptive/foster parent retreat at a resort outside the city. Please …

2022-03-16: Dogs are the best. #Corgis doubly so. twitter.com/lasrina/s…

2022-03-16: Ian McDiarmid in the back with the “Can you believe this bloody awful dialogue?” look. 🤣 …

2022-03-13: In case you need a spark of joy, Cracker Barrel in Branson, MO has this.

2022-03-12: Last night, got to re-acquaint ourselves with an old friend.

2022-03-10: Finished the 7th Galaxy Run novella, Watchmen Waketh, during lunch today. Love that the adventures …

2022-03-09: “As Jesus died and rose again, so we also believe that we will also with Him rise again. So no …

2022-03-07: Dinner tonight was a shepherd’s pie recipe from Home Chef, and all I could think about was …

2022-03-07: #ProudDadAlert: “Captain Clutch” (moniker bestowed by his coaches) comes through with …

2022-03-06: At least the excitement about elective surgery would be to the improvement of one’s self. …

2022-03-05: At our friend Keith’s 50th birthday party, and the restaurant is on Lake Lewisville. Had to …

2022-03-04: Adoptive/foster/kinship parents: there are heavy orphan/abandonment/orphanage themes in #TheBatman. …

2022-03-04: Thematically—and honestly, cinematically, too—#TheBatman is the darkest Batman film yet. This is NOT …

2022-03-03: Well. I have thoughts about #TheBatman. Many, many thoughts. Stay tuned.

2022-03-01: It’s Mardi Gras! Time for some “Fat Tuesday” by The Friendly Indians: …

2022-02-28: Being one of the Kickstarter backers, I’ve read this. It is frightening in its examination of …

2022-02-28: I nearly spewed out tea in the middle of Chick-fil-A when I read this at lunch today. …

2022-02-27: And now I have to find this for mine. Named, appropriately enough, Connor. …

2022-02-26: Such a great show. twitter.com/Wildmanan…

2022-02-26: I wonder which circle this is? twitter.com/kristenru…

2022-02-24: Watched the film Nobody tonight (finally). @mrbobodenkirk is fantastic; it’s a fun flick with …

2022-02-24: This week, I’ve read @robkroese’s Messiah, book 2 in his Mammon series, and …

2022-02-22: Steve was the keynote speaker at a Bible conference our old church held over 15 years ago. I still …

2022-02-21: I played Wordle a few times, but just not for me. Then Nathan told me about a Star Wars …

2022-02-20:

2022-02-19: Put the plane ride to good use. I’m nearly halfway through Messiah, book 2 of …

2022-02-19: Eschewing the Cracker Barrel near my hotel for Bob Evans, since we don’t have these at home.

2022-02-15: You guys! I just learned from the Central Intelligence Agency via email that the @FBI has overseen …

2022-02-14: Some times the parody is so close to the truth, it’s either not funny, or insanely funny. …

2022-02-13: Happy for OBJ, Andrew Whitworth, and Stafford. Joe, J’Marr, and the Bengals will be back in …

2022-02-13: The fix is in for the Rams. #VegasKnows

2022-02-13: Remember when the #SuperBowl was about football and not what celebrities, former players …

2022-02-13: One of the biggest problems with our politics today is the perceived need to “do …

2022-02-12: Surprised my youngest with our first-ever box lacrosse match, seeing @panthercitylax in action. He …

2022-02-08: Halfway through season one of #Reacher, and Finley’s “I hope you like .38 Special” …

2022-02-05: Yeah, buddy. Nice to get a taste of home while a state away. cc @patrickrhone

2022-02-05: Just finished season 2 of The Witcher. Wow, well done. Definitely a step up from the first.

2022-02-03: Even homicidal weather AIs know what’s up.

2022-02-02: I’m starting to think The Book of #BobaFett is just a contest between Rodriguez, Howard, and …

2022-02-01: Look, Hendrix will always own the definitive version of “All Along the Watchtower,” but …

2022-01-29: Confession: if I happen to catch Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (the Gary Oldman version) while …

2022-01-28: “…[A] man who wore the walk of hard grounds & lost days” What a great line. …

2022-01-28: Nailed it.

2022-01-22: Twenty-five years since the release of L.A. Confidential, and man, does that film still hold up.

2022-01-21: #RIP Meat Loaf youtu.be/9X_ViIPA-… (And do yourself a favor and check out the original album …

2022-01-16: Steve Vai, Ozzy, Saxon, The Scorpions, Aldo Nova, Quiet Riot, King’s X, Queensryche, and …

2022-01-14: Well, this is some fantastic entertainment news! twitter.com/darkhoriz…

2022-01-10: There’s a new episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast out. Ryan and I have a wandering …

2022-01-08: My new DVA Tailgating cap arrived today. Looks sharp, Zach Rau, nice work!

2022-01-07: The King’s Man is a superb origin story, and dare I say, the best of the series thus far.

2022-01-06: If you lament Robert E. Howard leaving us too soon, with no more Conan stories, this is for you. …

2021-12-30: Dogs are just the BEST, y’all. twitter.com/dog_rates…

2021-12-29: “Our trustworthiness has really taken a huge hit these past six years. Maybe we should be more …

2021-12-29: Finished building this masterpiece last night, just in time for today’s debut of …

2021-12-28: I feel seen.

2021-12-26: Going to have to figure out how to move this up in the reading queue. #ChristmasBookHaul

2021-12-26: “Nice suit. John Phillips, London. I have two myself. Rumor is Arafat buys his there.” …

2021-12-25: Dear Fox, you should never, ever have ad copy for Joe Buck with the word “dopest” in it.

2021-12-24: Corgi in Repose at Christmastime.

2021-12-23: The Kirkland (aka Costco) brand trail mix has leveled up, with Peanut M&Ms being included now!

2021-12-22: God, I love this aircraft. And good on Captain Bye for her coolness under pressure. …

2021-12-21: A late happy birthday and a merry Christmas to me, because new @TheDollyrots has landed!

2021-12-20: Looking like a good thing I haven’t paid much attention to my favorite Marvel character since …

2021-12-20: I’m so very happy the Saints could help Brady and the Bucs set a new #NFL record. #WhoDat

2021-12-19: During last night’s recording of two new Empowered Parent Podcast episodes, Ryan informed me …

2021-12-17: This is bloody brilliant. (Language warning) twitter.com/EleanorMo…

2021-12-13: “Your mother is totally lame.” The timing. The delivery. This will never not be funny. …

2021-12-12: Once again, I am mystified by the choices of the @NFL and networks to show me Raiders-Chiefs instead …

2021-12-10: Dear spammers, Perhaps sending email with the subject line “Exposed: This Could End …

2021-12-07: Mark my words: @thebrianfallon’s newly-released version of Amazing Grace is going to be used …

2021-12-07: If anyone wants 15% off an order from Tony’s Chocolonely for holiday treats, here’s your …

2021-12-05: Fun new animated lyric video from one of my favorite bands, @TheDollyrots! This is “Just Like …

2021-12-04: Blue Mesa remains undefeated in the best birthday offerings of the local restaurants. Free queso, …

2021-12-04: There is something really beautiful in watching someone fully appreciate the art of another. …

2021-12-04: This is a terrific way to spend 25 minutes of your time. www.youtube.com/watch

2021-12-04: There is so much greatness in here about “Do They Know It’s Christmas” I …

2021-12-04: This is pretty cool. twitter.com/physicsJ/…

2021-12-03: Politics is entertainment now. Most of our representatives are just as big morons as most …

2021-12-03: A vast improvement over the original. twitter.com/mdrockwel…

2021-12-03: This is awesome. twitter.com/INTOY2014…

2021-12-02: Big Nate sent me the link to the Reacher trailer that dropped today. I’m so in. …

2021-12-02: We were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend for the social event of the semester for the …

2021-12-02: Just the whiskey, thanks. Preferably single-malt scotch, aged no less than 12 years. …

2021-11-27: Alarm on my phone just went off for nightly blood pressure check, and I’m like, “After …

2021-11-27: Burrow adds another target from the 2019 national championship team… #NFLSU …

2021-11-27: Liking the look of TDP’s gold gloves with those stormtrooper-white unis. #LSU #GeauxTigers

2021-11-25: There’s a new episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast up today. Fitting, given today is …

2021-11-25: Lee: great on apologetics, bad on soda. 🤣 Look, I love Pepsi. It’s great to have around to …

2021-11-24: I totally blame @zrau and @valleyshook’s photos from the tailgate this past Saturday for this.

2021-11-23: The Comite River. We could walk to it from the back of the large suburban neighborhood we lived in. …

2021-11-22: I haven’t had a chance to read many books this year, thanks to a new job and undergoing …

2021-11-21: I’m going to throw this out to those who follow me, to see how well you may know me. What am I …

2021-11-19: Volcanic Light Pillar would be a kick-butt name for a metal album. twitter.com/Rainmaker…

2021-11-14: SECONDED. twitter.com/SFFAudio/…

2021-11-14: Got a little dusty in here thanks to that Amazon commercial with the bird feeder.

2021-11-14: Not for one minute do I believe the Vince Lombardi Trophy flies around on FedEx planes.

2021-11-14: Sam’s a tease, but when he delivers, he delivers. twitter.com/SciFiSeri…

2021-11-13: This begs the question of what prompted someone to put together this shot? Is this Photoshop, or an …

2021-11-12: DFW drivers: there is no reason for you to be lost in any of the suburbs. Even if your car …

2021-11-12: I mean, it is from the second worst movie in the awful sequel trilogy. twitter.com/nypost/st…

2021-11-11: They make it really hard for the 7% of us who KNOW we are better than average drivers. …

2021-11-11: This is awesome. twitter.com/HunchoSha…

2021-11-11: Dogs are the best. twitter.com/TheFigen/…

2021-11-10: Because who couldn’t use some Corgi cuteness?

2021-11-08: You had me at the Blazing Saddles homage. twitter.com/tonywoodl…

2021-11-08: Already backed it, thanks to the early sign-up given to Patreon supporters. (Yes, yes, big surprise …

2021-11-08: One of the great emotions of watching The Middle was always cheering on Sue’s relentless …

2021-11-07: Gentleman. Superb talent. Great voice. Consummate professional. Once again, so glad I got to see him …

2021-11-05: Friends, if you weren’t already smitten with Ted Lasso, and the Christmas episode from season …

2021-11-05: SIE ✅ Series 7 ✅ Series 63 ✅ Done with licensing! Whew!

2021-11-03: Oh hell yeah. twitter.com/getFANDOM…

2021-11-03: Had to run up to Denton to pick up an item. Made my pilgrimage to the nearest Buc-ee’s, as …

2021-11-02: I am sad for the Astros, my first baseball love, but happy we got to have another World Series in …

2021-11-02: I am happy (and sad) for my sister-in-law, because her husband would have LOVED the Braves' WS win. …

2021-11-02: Just when the fish thought they were safe, the Orcan Air Force showed up. …

2021-11-01: Saw a chalk sign at a bar once that had the Ben Franklin quote, “Beer is proof that God loves …

2021-10-30: It wouldn’t matter what the rest of his policy proposals were. If Pat were to demand members …

2021-10-30: Today I learned about this: twitter.com/SpotTheLo…

2021-10-30: #ParentingWithBradbury twitter.com/tonywoodl…

2021-10-29: I’m starting to think charts like this are not scientifically peer-reviewed, for it has …

2021-10-29: One thing that I won’t be getting used to is macOS Monterey’s transparent menu bar. Yep, …

2021-10-29: After a bit of a false start, got macOS Monterey installed on my 2015 MacBook Pro. This interface …

2021-10-28: My favorite USAF aircraft. What a great shot. twitter.com/bigdaddyo…

2021-10-28: Same. twitter.com/LadyDemos…

2021-10-28: Same. twitter.com/LadyDemos…

2021-10-27: Come for the golf, stay for the free wildlife interaction. twitter.com/buitengeb…

2021-10-27: Proof that God loves us. twitter.com/latestins…

2021-10-26: Happy Jack Reacher Day, everyone! 📚

2021-10-26: I knew both of my great grandmothers on my dad’s side. One of them spent the last few years of …

2021-10-24: No no no no no no no NO! twitter.com/Laura_Lam…

2021-10-24: My parents were in town this weekend. Yesterday they got to watch their youngest grandchild play in …

2021-10-24: The one-two punch of “Calling on You” and “Free” is among the best in all of …

2021-10-24: Short take from last night’s Dune viewing: I am very pleased. It’s not perfect, but nothing …

2021-10-23: Because this is my only day off from licensing study, I am now seeing Dune on the big screen.

2021-10-23: Both of Jason’s talks today were super. The afternoon session, “The Scandal of …

2021-10-23: One of the joys and privileges of getting to host Tapestry Conference is getting to know our …

2021-10-22: One of youngest’s spelling words for the week is “thirsty.” For an example …

2021-10-21: I don’t remember if it was a Telecaster or a Stratocaster, but you can never have too …

2021-10-20: And boy, is this not one of the hardest things about this walk of faith… …

2021-10-19: Oh man, @iamjamiefoxx would be perfect for this, too.

2021-10-18: Or while prepping for a conference for foster and adoptive parents and the professionals who support …

2021-10-18: Foster and adoptive dads! Foundations in Fatherhood is for you! (And any other dads who would like …

2021-10-17: This is the kind of petty that makes college football so damn great. twitter.com/BoilerFoo…

2021-10-16: Both Stryper and Social Distortion this past week. Look, I’m complicated. …

2021-10-13: “Innocent until proven guilty.” Accusations are now enough to ruin a person, with no …

2021-10-12: I’m nearly three-quarters through, and it’s fantastic. And scary as hell. …

2021-10-10: I failed to note it at the time, but two weeks ago, I gazed upon the beauty of the Lady Galadriel in …

2021-10-09: Can confirm. twitter.com/zrau/stat…

2021-10-09: In my tech what-if fantasies, Instagram never was because someone at Yahoo had the temerity and …

2021-10-08: What an abomination. The “candy,” not the review. The review is hilarious, A+ stuff. …

2021-10-08: As someone who was made fun of plenty for being different, the gifted & talented classes was …

2021-10-08: As someone who, as a teenager, grew to love both J.R.R. Tolkien and Tom Clancy, Forgotten Ruin is …

2021-10-07: Now where did I put that cask and trowel? twitter.com/OccultDet…

2021-10-07: If only we could know who these crew members are, but alas…er, I mean, masks… …

2021-10-07: Managed to squeeze in a reading of Kipling’s “The Army of a Dream” during breaks …

2021-10-06: “Wow, thank you so much for having the passion to not just come in and blaze a solo, but to …

2021-10-06: “Where’s your brother?” “He’s mowing the roof.” …

2021-10-06: I still regret not acquiring one of these fine totems. twitter.com/pjperdaem…

2021-10-06: I know I’m not the only parent that gets excited when he learns his kid’s school is …

2021-10-05: God bless whoever programmed music at @fuzzystacoshop in Lewisville with the soundtrack of my …

2021-10-05: God bless whoever programmed music at @fuzzystacoshop in Lewisville with the soundtrack of my …

2021-10-05: It’s been a day.

2021-10-05: Join Mr. T in saving the ta-tas! twitter.com/MrT/statu…

2021-10-05: Will still cost two to three times what it should. twitter.com/DallasSta…

2021-10-05: You know, the @Rangers, the City of Arlington, whoever owns whatever, can call the two stadiums …

2021-10-04: Come on, people, let’s strap Dan to a desk! I want a second Heinlein book! …

2021-10-04: I’m wracking my brain, but I don’t think I watched a single @Rangers game this season. I …

2021-10-04: Which brings this question to mind: is anyone looking into semiconductor manufacturing in the …

2021-10-04: Note to self: don’t plan any trips to China in near future. www.cnn.com/2021/09/2…

2021-10-02: I understand they’re trying to tell me that Behr Dynasty paint is supposedly the best paint …

2021-10-02: Thank you, @LSUJesus, for Kayshon Boutte. #GeauxTigers

2021-10-02: Tell you what, College Football Playoff Committee: just do it. Put a Group of 5 undefeated team, …

2021-10-02: Well, knowing #LSU will get curb-stomped by Bama next month, it’s nice the same is happening to …

2021-10-02: Great interview by @JacquesDoucet with @deesnider. Dee’s album For the Love of Metal is …

2021-10-02: It’s a really good story. Buy it, read it, enjoy it. twitter.com/Bookstore…

2021-10-01: That line! That laugh!! 🤣 twitter.com/travisake…

2021-10-01: Just a beautiful shot by Hilary. Look at the detail around Mike’s eye. …

2021-10-01: Awww, thanks for the shout-out on the latest @SneakyGoodPod, @StepBaker1. It was great fun doing the …

2021-10-01: I don’t drink coffee, so just give me the heavy metal. twitter.com/Berserker…

2021-09-30: Wild cloud formations over lacrosse practice earlier this evening. flic.kr/p/2mwegRJ

2021-09-30: I am grateful for online friends who do the hard work of letting me know what sweets to avoid. …

2021-09-29: So long as Kathleen Kennedy is in charge at Lucasfilm, everything should be treated as suspect until …

2021-09-29: I love how more people have voted for @ChickfilA in this poll than “The Protestant …

2021-09-28: Our long national nightmare is at an end. twitter.com/TND/statu…

2021-09-28: And here I thought they were owned by Reddit all this time. Shows you how much I use or pay …

2021-09-28: Gee, I feel so bad for Facebook, which could have chosen another business model beyond spying on its …

2021-09-28: I went to @mjtsai’s wedding. It was only the third time we’d ever met in person after …

2021-09-28: I cannot fathom why people will spend 20 minutes in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru to order and pickup …

2021-09-28: What makes this even more glorious is Wake Forest’s size. Its undergrad student body is a …

2021-09-27: It’s so cute when the spammers send me messages about an email password expiring for an …

2021-09-25: Always a special place in my heart. Laplace was where @klttx and I bought our first house. …

2021-09-24: I’m thinking we have ourselves one heck of a party after we get finished shooting some of …

2021-09-24: This is incredible. twitter.com/the_megha…

2021-09-23: Watched this show religiously with my dad. twitter.com/JackCarrU…

2021-09-23: I cannot wait to show this to my 13 year-old future engineer. twitter.com/kevinbpar…

2021-09-22: We need to bring “great googly moogly” back into more common usage. …

2021-09-22: I need Dom DeLuise in his outfit from Men in Tights saying this line. RIP, Dom. …

2021-09-22: Some times, I get the feeling a homicidal weather AI like @CARROT_app doesn’t really have my …

2021-09-21: Here’s a thought: if every first-year student gets automatic scholarships, maybe, just maybe, …

2021-09-21: Earlier this month I passed over the Bridge of Khazad-dum. The flame of Udûn did not.

2021-09-21: I neglected to note last month that I have reached the Mines of Moria.

2021-09-19: Whatever came before #1.

2021-09-19: Between the futuristic looks of SoFi Stadium, the lighting there, and the focus camera work Fox is …

2021-09-18: Lord, have mercy. twitter.com/PatrickHa…

2021-09-18: Munchkin and Exploding Kittens are both so much fun. twitter.com/Bookstore…

2021-09-18: No good thing comes from admitting innocent people were killed but no one will be held accountable. …

2021-09-18: Quick but good interview with Desmond Shum, author of Red Roulette, which highlights the …

2021-09-17: It’s where text starts on your iPhone! And your iPad. And your Mac. Look, it’s terrific …

2021-09-17: SIE: DONE. Next up, Series 7.

2021-09-16: So glad I got to see him perform live. Susan Tedeschi, Buddy Guy, and Mr. King finishing the night. …

2021-09-16: Yes! Way to go, Mo!! 🎉 twitter.com/MosesUver…

2021-09-16: Walk into a bar… twitter.com/upstreamr…

2021-09-15: I feel seen. twitter.com/ADHDelaid…

2021-09-15: Bought and added to the ever-growing list of things I need to read when I’m done with …

2021-09-14: Great band. (I’m a little biased. #GeauxTigers) Great high priest, great book of the Bible. …

2021-09-14: Disappointed there’s not a “Hell No!” choice. twitter.com/primalpol…

2021-09-14: Come on, folks, only 30 bucks to get us to the second stretch goal! twitter.com/dsawyer/s…

2021-09-14: I thought they did a good job adapting the book to the Tom Cruise/Emily Blunt film, but as always …

2021-09-14: Double standards and “rules for thee but not for me”? I’m shocked — SHOCKED! …

2021-09-14: Those are not representative of society, because Twitter isn’t real life. What we should do is mock …

2021-09-14: When your audio producer extraordinaire friend has to tell so-called professionals how to do their …

2021-09-13: The relevant quote mentioned in previous post: twitter.com/timkeller…

2021-09-13: Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Created new note in Bear, a quote I wanted to keep and …

2021-09-12: Read to the end. twitter.com/Wholesome…

2021-09-12: Paladin. As if it would be anything else. twitter.com/uppityhob…

2021-09-12: “No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die…from this laser hairball!” …

2021-09-11: I hadn’t heard this before. Great song. Thanks for sharing, Mike. …

2021-09-11: Of the book’s title, I say, “There is no such thing!” …

2021-09-11: This is the kind of awesome pettiness that makes college football so great. …

2021-09-11: For the 1989 home season, I was on the edge of the field for every home game, presenting the colors …

2021-09-10: My favorite #LSU podcast is back! @valleyshook takes over my engineering duties, & @ZacharyJunda …

2021-09-10: Tried the new-formula Coke Zero. It actually does taste more like regular Coca-Cola. I don’t …

2021-09-10: Ginny speaking truth. One of our nation’s fundamental problems is too many don’t realize …

2021-09-10: This makes me wonder: if he’d been able to take the role of Indiana Jones, is this the look we …

2021-09-10: Will have to add this podcast to all the things I need to get caught up on after licensing study and …

2021-09-09: I only caught the last couple minutes of tonight’s #NFL game, but I got the gist: Dak played …

2021-09-09: Likewise! twitter.com/KarlKGall…

2021-09-08: Wisdom from the mouths of babes. twitter.com/XplodingU…

2021-09-08: If you wish Douglas Adams had been able to write more Hitchhiker'’s Guide to the Galaxy books, …

2021-09-08: The finance and computer science ones are genius. 🤣 twitter.com/benorlin/…

2021-09-08: Join me, won’t you? twitter.com/AHelleneA…

2021-09-08: Or maybe keep reading in case it’s one of those books where magic and dragons make a comeback. …

2021-09-08: SpamSieve continues to be a must-have if you use a Mac. twitter.com/spamsieve…

2021-09-08: This is a great serial sci-fi series, and you should be reading it. twitter.com/SciFiSeri…

2021-09-07: You know, as invasive as Facebook is, you would think they would have an algorithm smart enough to …

2021-09-07: Great thread. I’m left with praying for Richard, and now can’t get “William Tyndale. Bible …

2021-09-07: This is why I still buy physical media. twitter.com/Grummz/st…

2021-09-07: Boiled crawfish, po-boys, and gumbo. twitter.com/ahidalgos…

2021-09-04: Game day meal: acquired. I’m officially ready for the first #LSU game of the season. …

2021-09-03: Y’all. I just laughed so hard. twitter.com/Wes_nship…

2021-09-02: That last line. ❤️🥲 twitter.com/IMAO_/sta…

2021-09-02: And the insult to injury will be that it collapses in a manner far more stupid and less entertaining …

2021-09-01: God bless friends who, upon request, will send you photos of their adorable babies to cheer you up …

2021-08-28: Someone did a Red Graphite/Dark Graphite—a la @bearnotesapp—light/dark theme for @obsdmd, and …

2021-08-28: He also liked Twinkies for the awesome sugar rush. twitter.com/anccpt/st…

2021-08-28: Truly we are living in the #Idiocracy twitter.com/FilmUpdat…

2021-08-26: It’s #NationalDogDay? Well then let’s just show off another photo of this spoiled …

2021-08-26: Definitely my favorite of @michaelhsweet’s solo albums. twitter.com/Wildmanan…

2021-08-25: Welp, now to see how much of this I can put together as a playlist. twitter.com/Dooglar/s…

2021-08-25: Down in Baltimore, hangin' with hip Poe Downing all that cask of Amontillado… …

2021-08-25: I didn’t know I needed a good cry during my lunch break today, but there you go. …

2021-08-23: “A great nation keeps it word.” We have let down allies time and time again. We still …

2021-08-22: The dogs were better people than those who ordered and carried out the executions. …

2021-08-22: Han shot first. Boba flies Slave I. Retcon my childhood all you want, cowards. I know the truth. …

2021-08-20: After a day of work, then lawn maintenance and tree trimming, baptized the latest Kroese Koozie with …

2021-08-20: Lots of singers and bands have recorded this traditional American folk song over the years, most …

2021-08-13: Made me laugh, yet I wouldn’t be surprised… twitter.com/buffalowi…

2021-08-13: My top 5 @russellcrowe movies (I went with ones I enjoy watching again and again): Gladiator …

2021-08-12: Whomever programmed the music at this Fuzzy’s must have ridden around in my car with me in …

2021-08-06: The almost-a-teenager just rolled up to me with, “Dad, what’s the difference between …

2021-08-05: Rick-rolling got Rick to a billion views and more! …

2021-08-04: Volcanic Lightning is the name of my next metal band. cc @wildmanandsteve @realpaulahnert …

2021-08-04: Feeling like a bigshot because I just commissioned some artwork from a friend.

2021-08-04: Going to give this a try and see if I prefer it over Things Dark as my nighttime theme. …

2021-08-04: The book that introduced John Milton to the world is currently on sale for just a buck. If you love …

2021-08-01: What an incredible time last night at @TheDollyrots show. Huge shout out to Kelly, Luis, & …

2021-07-29: Fifteen-minute afternoon break. Need a protein pick-me-up. Hey, greek yogurt. Perfect. Only have …

2021-07-28: Thanks to the Internet, I’ve updated Stryper’s The Yellow and Black Attack and To Hell …

2021-07-28: Adoptive & foster parents! Professionals who work with kids with trauma histories! Registration …

2021-07-23: Hey, worship leaders! You want to wake up your flocks Sunday morning? Drop the sad pappy music and …

2021-07-22: Finally! Alwyn Cashe will receive the Medal of Honor. @CoffeeOrDieMag has the scoop. …

2021-07-22: Speaking of The Empowered Parent Podcast, there is a new episode out, and we’re talking about …

2021-07-22: Proving once again what an excellent executive producer he is, to celebrate 125 episodes of The …

2021-07-21: Her life is really hard, y’all.

2021-07-21: “Locals have asked Amazon to please ‘pick this thing up and bring it back to the …

2021-07-20: Apparently three tiny screws have just been falling out of the bottom of my 2015 MacBook Pro. Which …

2021-07-16: Speaking of Gabriel Allon, how fortuitous that the day after I finish @NickPetrie’s latest, …

2021-07-16: “Picasso painting discovered in a Maine closet after 50 years” There was no comment from …

2021-07-15: Nine years after I purchased my first noise-canceling headphones, a pair of refurbished Bose …

2021-07-13: Speaking of Hollywood’s empty ideas, I see they’re going to ruin the absolute best …

2021-07-13: They’re rebooting Sex & the City. Just when I think Hollywood can’t be any more …

2021-07-11: Foster and adoptive parents: the new Marvel movie Black Widow is pretty great fun, but there are …

2021-07-07: I will have more to say why later, but though I didn’t serve, I feel like @TheJasonAnspach and …

2021-07-05: This little girl turned one year old yesterday. Like the federal holiday, we observed her birthday …

2021-07-04: If only…

2021-07-04: It’s good when a weather AI recognizes not just a true American hero, but one of the entire …

2021-06-29: And tonight I learned of this little collaboration between @2CELLOS and @SteveVai: …

2021-06-29: There’s a new episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast out today. It’s part 2 of our …

2021-06-28: Order shirt from @lifeisgood. Receive correct shirt, but wrong size. No biggie, just set up …

2021-06-23: It’s what we do.

2021-06-23: Whoa. John McAfee hanged himself in prison in Spain today.

2021-06-21: It’s always a treat getting mail from overseas. I wonder what this could be, @ZubyMusic? 😉

2021-06-19: While Dad reads thrillers, Stella attempts to prove no dog toy is indestructible.

2021-06-19: Just finished @bentleydonb’s first foray into the Clancyverse, Target Acquired. Holy. …

2021-06-14: Rambo?

2021-06-13: Let me get this straight: Ayatollah Khamenei can make outright genocidal statements against the …

2021-06-13: This wasn’t the way any of us wanted to see @LSUbaseball’s season end, but then few of …

2021-06-12: Okay, I’m ready. Let’s #GeauxTigers! Beat the Vols!

2021-06-11: In tonight’s edition of “Chris randomly selects songs in his iTunes library”: …

2021-06-11: Everything about this is great, and then Rouhier takes it up a notch by adding Shaq to the mix. …

2021-06-11: At long last, I have made it to Rivendell.

2021-06-09: Wow, just read the act-by-act plot of the Rock of Ages stage musical, and boy am I glad I never saw …

2021-06-08: Missed it being Flash Gordon, which would have been personally on brand, by a week.

2021-06-08: Private Benjamin. Um…

2021-06-07: Well, my beloved 2015 MacBook Pro survives another year with being able to run the latest macOS. I …

2021-06-06: What’s better than celebrating your anniversary a day early? Having a teenager who can watch …

2021-06-06: iPhone home screen, 6 June 2021

2021-06-05: Twenty-nine years tomorrow that we tied the knot. Celebrating this evening; she’s still my …

2021-06-04: Friends, if you have a Ring doorbell and don’t want to be part of Amazon’s creepy …

2021-06-02: Three years ago yesterday. Can’t wait to do this again soon, @stryper / @michaelhsweet! …

2021-06-02: Part 2 of a “dads only” recording of The Empowered Parent Podcast is now on the air. …

2021-06-02: To show what a sensitive fellow I am, I offset the Punisher skull socks with Grogu (aka “Baby …

2021-05-29: Remember why Monday is a national holiday. Take a few moments to honor our fallen.

2021-05-29: I do not recommend losing one’s grip on a pressure washer set to maximum and allowing it to …

2021-05-28: It’s been a while since I’ve revisited Anberlin’s debut album. I really …

2021-05-28: Amen, and amen. …

2021-05-27: When I turn on the TV to find my TiVo recording a cricket game from India, I tend to question the …

2021-05-26: When Mom puts peanut butter in the treat hole of your chew toy. (She’s not let go of that …

2021-05-24: After a too-long hiatus, I got back this past week to finishing the series Longmire. Finished the …

2021-05-22: I deleted my StoryGraph and GoodReads accounts today. I’m just not really using either, and …

2021-05-19: Well, I’ve met Glorfindel. #WalkToMordor

2021-05-19: Great timing as we pull into a parking spot: Connor hit 100,000 miles. Took five years, three …

2021-05-13: Better late than never, I guess: my review of @bentleydonb’s latest book, The Outside Man: …

2021-05-13: Retrophisch Review: The Outside Man In his debut novel, Don Bentley introduced the world to Matt Drake, a new kind of thriller hero, yet …

2021-05-11: My Facebook feed was suddenly full of videos of Ryan Miller’s last NHL game and Oshie’s …

2021-05-11: “Raise the Blood Flag and get our geeks to work.” I like it. I also like the analogy of …

2021-05-09: There is a special Mothers' Day episode of the Empowered Parent Podcast out today! …

2021-05-08: If the kidnappers knew what they were doing, I’d be gagged, blindfolded, and with some sort of …

2021-05-08: It’s an actual spring day here in north Texas! Which means it’s sunny, not scorching …

2021-05-06: Spammers can be so cute. Oh, an email from my retrophisch.com email support team? I am the …

2021-05-02: I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but the new album by Dirty Honey is pretty great. …

2021-05-01: It’s a shame that Local Pint has been open for more than 4 years in our little burg, and …

2021-05-01: It’s Saturday night, and both the @Rangers and the @DallasStars are playing. And yet …

2021-05-01: Someone may be just a little spoiled.

2021-04-30: Last night, finished coding project that is the final exam of my latest class. Everything worked, …

2021-04-29: It’s getting late in the day, but it’s still @robkroese’s birthday! Celebrate by …

2021-04-27: Thirty-one years ago today. Still together. Love you, Kel. flic.kr/p/MmqarG

2021-04-23: Pour one out for Shock G, aka Humpty. Hilarious music video. RIP.

2021-04-19: Not as hallowed ground as old Rosenblatt, but still cool nonetheless to see Ameritrade Park in …

2021-04-19: It’s not everyday you can be in two states at once.

2021-04-16: I finally finished a non-school book in 2021, @robkroese’s The Legacy of the Iron Dragon. It …

2021-04-15: DFW🚀OMA with my hockey player to go cheer on our state champion Varsity Gold team in the national …

2021-04-09: Second midterm exam in 30 years: done. Got an A. On one of the busiest weeks and weekends at the end …

2021-04-04: When mom brings home a new toy, but you’re just too exhausted from having done zoomies around …

2021-04-03: I’m quite serious and sincere in asking this: If you have to show ID to buy alcohol, get …

2021-04-03: “Things may be tough now, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.” The …

2021-04-03: Having been reminded it’s @MikeNess' birthday just now, I guess it’s fitting I chose a …

2021-04-02: iPhone screen shot, 2 April 2021

2021-03-18: I am not a Guy Ritchie fan, but that could very well be because until tonight, the only work of his …

2021-03-14: iPhone home screen, 14 March 2021 In honor of @drewbrees announcing his retirement. There will never …

2021-03-10: Kids download Paramount+ app on our Apple TV. I get an email from @AppleSupport about a Paramount+ …

2021-03-07: There are times when YouTube rabbit holes pay off, and boy does it with this one: Larnell Lewis …

2021-03-07: Thankful the Stars got the win tonight, and thankful we got to see Jake Oettinger record his first …

2021-03-04: I have the cutest coworker.

2021-03-03: When you absolutely, positively need something to take 3 weeks to be delivered when it should take …

2021-03-03: A t-shirt Sheldon Cooper would certainly wear, given how he feels about most people. …

2021-03-02: First college class in 30 years is in the books. A on my final, A in the class. Two weeks off, then …

2021-02-26: Thirty years ago, as poor college students, some dates were nothing more than ice cream and video …

2021-02-22: There is a new member of our family. Say hello to Stella Harmony Turner. You can see she is totally …

2021-02-21: First #lacrosse game of the season today, and our kiddo had a hat trick and the game winner! #lax

2021-02-18: Today my boys got to do something they may never have a chance to do again, unless they move to more …

2021-02-14: Courtesy of my buddy, Jake, and because it’s true.

2021-02-14: A metal music care package arrived today from @MessengerMetal. Looking forward to the back catalog, …

2021-02-13: First @DallasStars game of the season in the books. Fun times visiting with friends, team fought …

2021-02-13: Been listening to my Rock of Ages (musical/movie) inspired playlist, and when hearing “Rock …

2021-02-12: This is an extremely #firstworldproblem, but it’s kind of crappy of Apple to start AppleCare …

2021-02-12: Legendary World War II B-29 Pilot, Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Robert “Bob” …

2021-02-07: No Country for Old Men is on one of the Showtimes, and that’s way more entertaining than …

2021-02-07: You know, if I were a betting man, a horrendous defensive holding call on a Tom Brady tip-drill …

2021-02-07: Hey look, Tony Romo finally made it to a Super Bowl!

2021-01-30: This is one of those amusing regional colloquialisms I shall never tire of, having grown up in south …

2021-01-30: Ever since I learned about Electric Jesus (@ejesusfilm)–and thanks for that, @tonywoodlief–easily …

2021-01-28: Great mail week. My @ejesusfilm roadie shirt arrived (when’s the tour start, guys?) and today …

2021-01-28: Getting mail from overseas will never get old.

2021-01-28: Thirty-five years ago today, we lost the Challenger and its crew. I stood in the library between …

2021-01-26: There’s a new episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast out today, and we’re going over …

2021-01-22: I could be watching the @DallasStars season opener, but since @FOXSportsSW and @FrontierCorp …

2021-01-17: Unexpected find at the used bookstore yesterday. I don’t think I’ve read the original …

2021-01-16: Thanks to my 12 year-old, I finally found a way to actually enjoy The Last Jedi. …

2021-01-16: The Legacy has landed. Now switching from my Kickstarter-backer electronic copy to the dead-tree …

2021-01-15: This landed at our house today, so laissez les bons temps rouler!

2021-01-14: You know, the more I think about it, the more genius that Nickelodeon-NFL partnership for the …

2021-01-14: So while I fully expect the road to glory to be rocky, what if it’s not fulfilling? Is that …

2021-01-14: “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” came on in the restaurant. I ask my bride who sings it. Her …

2021-01-11: There’s a new episode of the Sneaky Good Podcast out! …

2021-01-09: I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but the Tillamook Smoked Medium Cheddar Cheese is pretty …

2021-01-09: Like Elon Musk, I prefer Signal over any other messaging service out there. …

2021-01-09: A late Christmas present arrived from across the pond today: my new @WytchHazelBand shirt!

2021-01-08: Ford vs Ferrari is such a great movie. It has vaulted into my …

2021-01-08: Today’s my Twitterversary, fourteen years. My Twitter account is older than two of my …

2021-01-06: Today I learned @KarlKGallagher lives just down the road from me, and now I’m plotting to get …

2021-01-05: Shutting out Canada for the gold at World Juniors! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! #hockeylife

2021-01-03: In honor of the Saints' victory over the Panthers, and winning the NFC South: muffulettas home-made …

2021-01-03: Was in the grocery store, heard a song playing, liked what I could hear, used Shazam to find out the …

2021-01-03: Watched the Miami Vice 2006 film again, first time in a long time. Man, that thing holds up. The use …

2021-01-02: We have a kiddo who loves sharks, and I cannot wait to read this article to him: “The Predator …

2021-01-02: Thanks to @JeffAbbott for the reminder. A Randazzo’s King Cake has now been ordered for our …

2021-01-02: The Tag Team GEICO commercial makes me laugh every time. That moment when the daughter is like …

2021-01-01: Over this holiday season, I got my wife and two little guys to start watching The Mandalorian. We …

2021-01-01: For auld lang syne, my dears. For auld lang syne. wytchhazel.com/track/aul…

2021-01-01: Shiner Cheer. Red beans and rice. Shrimp po-boy. 2021 is off to a fantastic start.

2021-01-01: Pirates of the Caribbean, Last of the Mohicans, and Gladiator. twitter.com/Bookstore…

2020-12-30: Also a nice self-own in the Christmas Vacation-inspired Mach-E commercial with the line “when …

2020-12-30: The Mustang Mach-E is an utter travesty. Looks nothing like a Mustang, for one. More like a mix …

2020-12-27: Speaking of new (to me) music acts, however, shoutout to @WildmanandSteve for turning me on to …

2020-12-27: Getting notifications from Amazon Music about all the new music and new artists from 2020 while …

2020-12-26: Just schooled two of my children in back-to-back games of basketball. The score was closer with the …

2020-12-26: In Die Hard 2, the Christmas movie sequel, John McClaine is waiting for his wife at the airport in …

2020-12-26: Y’all thought I was joking about watching Die Hard, didn’t y’all?

2020-12-26: Guess I should hurry up and watch Die Hard. Because it’s not really Christmas until Hans …

2020-12-25: Wishing everyone a very Mandalorian Christmas, and a Bountiful New Year!

2020-12-23: Boy, am I glad my heart is right with Jesus. #GuinnessIsGoodForYou babylonbee.com/news/repo…

2020-12-21: All the talk of The Great Conjunction, and all I can think of is this: youtu.be/4AyjKgz9t…

2020-12-21: Yes, yes, @quiethandfilms! Join the rest of us Sith dads! insidethemagic.net/2020/12/g…

2020-12-18: On the latest Big Fat Geek Podcast, we’re talking more Mandalorian, and what we think about …

2020-12-18: There’s a new episode of the Sneaky Good Podcast out, and we’re recapping LSU’s …

2020-12-18: There’s a new episode of the Empowered Parent Podcast out, and it’s all about the …

2020-12-17: We have lost a legend. Rest in peace, Mr. Bulloch. www.cinemablend.com/news/2560…

2020-12-15: Like I wasn’t going to buy this when presented the opportunity.

2020-12-14: Online sellers, please, PLEASE, give me an option to pay extra to NOT have it come via @USPS. I have …

2020-12-13: RIP John le Carré www.curtisbrown.co.uk/news/a-st…

2020-12-13: Things overheard at board game night: “I have to spawn a monster.” …

2020-12-12: Regarding #LSUvsFL 2020: …

2020-12-12: Hey everyone! It’s @agiletortoise’s birthday! Let’s celebrate by downloading & …

2020-12-12: I’m partial to Han Snow-lo, Luke Snowalker, Darth Spreader, Snow Destroyer, and Snow Trooper, …

2020-12-12: Well, this week’s episode of #TheMandalorian certainly got the blood pumping.

2020-12-11: Happy new @SignumRegis music day, everyone! www.signum-regis.com/product/f…

2020-12-11: With the continued division we see in our nation, I cannot help but feel Andy Andrews' “How Do …

2020-12-09: There’s a new episode of the Big Fat Geek Podcast out! We’re talking watching brand-new …

2020-12-09: Everyone knows Mandalorians are heavy metal, so it’s only right that there is a metal version …

2020-12-08: I have also been McGruff the Crime Dog. For a summer camp in New Orleans. New Orleans. Summer.

2020-12-08: Fun fact: I have literally been Santa Claus. In the suit, fake beard, everything. …

2020-12-07: Does the hoody of choice perchance speak to what’s being discussed on tonight’s …

2020-12-07: The last line in this article made me laugh out loud. Icing on the cake.

2020-12-07: So @DHLUS’s tracking info says they’ve turned the package over to @USPSHelp. The @USPS …

2020-12-05: This is pretty cool. “Watch a Submarine Launch a Torpedo—From the Torpedo’s POV”

2020-12-04: For all my friends who asked me today for my reaction to this week’s episode of …

2020-12-04: Due to the doctor-imposed alcohol ban, I can’t tell you the last beer I had, especially under …

2020-12-04: Where can I buy this?!?

2020-12-03: 50

2020-12-01: Day 1 of Advent. We read about the symbolism of Christmas wreaths, and God’s love for us. Then …

2020-11-30: I would certainly rather this than the elf.

2020-11-29: Forever our Vader. Rest in peace, Mr. Prowse. The Force will be with you, always.

2020-11-27: Finished my 35th book of the year yesterday, an ARC of @bentleydonb’s The Outside Man. …

2020-11-25: There’s a new episode of the Sneaky Good Podcast out! …

2020-11-22: Happy for Taysom Hill as he slings the ball in place of the injured Drew Brees, and gets two rushing …

2020-11-16: Retrophisch Review: The Sentinel Much has been made of the latest Jack Reacher novel, The Sentinel, due to its collaborative nature …

2020-11-15: iPhone home screen, 15 November 2020

2020-11-15: The 2014 Nic Cage film, Dying of the Light, isn’t great, but does have a component that makes …

2020-11-15: Retrophisch Review: Dying of the Light There are some roles which actors are born to play. There are some actors for whom roles are …

2020-11-14: My beloved and long-suffering LaCie enclosure has given up the ghost, so my Saturday night features …

2020-11-14: Proof that people actually win those book giveaways publishing houses push through their authors' …

2020-11-14: Possibly the last lawn maintenance of the year: complete.

2020-11-13: Let’s just say there was one part in today’s episode of #TheMandalorian where I bolted …

2020-11-11: Having @robkroese’s latest book dropping tomorrow when I’m already in the middle of an ARC for one …

2020-11-11: The tables are turned on the latest Empowered Parent Podcast as Kayla interviews me and Ryan on the …

2020-11-10: At long last there is a new episode of the Big Fat Geek Podcast out, and we’re talking The …

2020-11-09: Due to my oldest’s hockey game, and recording the first new @bigfatgeekpod episode in nine …

2020-11-08: Things were afoot this evening!

2020-11-07: Among all the myriad things wrong with this election, can we discuss why @Raising_Canes refuses to …

2020-11-07: The new single from @chaoticresembl, “Unto the Lamb”, really kicks butt. Masterful work, …

2020-11-05: Consequently, I finished this year’s Jack Reacher novel on the same date of the year as I did …

2020-11-05: I finished reading *The Sentinel by Lee and Andrew Child. I can see why some say the collaboration …

2020-11-04: I just read the description for @AlexBerenson’s [new book coming out in …

2020-11-04: I’m a little proud of myself for the episode title of the latest @SneakyGoodPod. …

2020-10-31: Bo Pelini defenses: making adequately serviceable quarterbacks look like Heisman contenders. …

2020-10-31: Leave Pelini on the plains. #LSUvsAU

2020-10-31: Now I’ve caught up to live, and must endure Gary with everyone else. We suffer together, …

2020-10-31: The great thing about watching the #LSUvsAU game from the beginning, as I just got home, is that I …

2020-10-31: Who had two goals in his team’s big win to open this weekend’s #lacrosse tournament? …

2020-10-30: I also have money to throw at Lucasfilm/Disney for a print of a certain piece of concept art shown …

2020-10-30: Those of you who didn’t follow the Star Wars universe after Return of the Jedi, outside all …

2020-10-30: Off to a great start, just like the first season. #thisistheway

2020-10-30: Work shift ended nearly 20 minutes ago. Hockey board meeting in about 10 minutes. Still need to get …

2020-10-30: “Reacher said nothing.” Yet someone has done gone and ticked him off in Lee and Andrew …

2020-10-29: While I’m posting about my podcasts: I never noted the completion of the John Wick episodes …

2020-10-29: On the latest episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast, we talk about how trauma can impact children …

2020-10-29: Drunk history, cooking shows, and the political machinations of Westeros are among the topics …

2020-10-28: “I am an Uighur who faced China’s concentration camps. This is my story.” …

2020-10-27: If you can’t have fun with this insanity, what’s the point?

2020-10-25: The @WizKhalifa Oreos commercial with his son Sebastian is utterly adorable.

2020-10-25: iPhone home screen, 25 October 2020 Wallpaper courtesy of @impudentearworm

2020-10-25: I like this uniform combination the Cardinals are wearing tonight. That’s a nice black jersey …

2020-10-24: Home from date night, and now time to go to work: have to watch the @LSUfootball game I recorded so …

2020-10-24: I honestly cannot tell you how many times I have watched The Princess Bride over the years, but …