You may have heard about the now-viral speech Ashton Kutcher gave at the Teen Choice Awards last week. You probably ignored it, as I did originally, because who in the world can take someone from Two and a Half Men, who wears a flannel over-shirt to accept his "Ultimate Choice Award" seriously? But you shouldn't ignore … Continue reading I Never Thought I Would Pass on Advice from Kelso…
TV/Movies
I Can’t Resist a ‘Mean Girl’ Reference
Today's entry is going to be short and sweet. If you haven't seen Mean Girls, you are seriously missing out. It is a fun cult-classic in the vein of Clueless, Bring It On, Pitch Perfect, and every other movie you pretend you've never seen and don't like [well, not me, because I'm shameless], but from which … Continue reading I Can’t Resist a ‘Mean Girl’ Reference
Not Sure I’m Ready for Next Season of Glee
This afternoon, Little Diva wanted to watch the Glee movie. We watched it for a little bit, and in between enjoying the performances, it occurred to me that the show was going to look very different next season. At some point I blurted out to Little Diva (who is very comfortable--almost too comfortable--with death), "That boy [referring … Continue reading Not Sure I’m Ready for Next Season of Glee
How Seriously Should You Take Children’s Hobbies?
At the end of June, Little Diva ("LD") had her first ballet recital. It happened to fall on a Friday. I am still in the "probation" period of my new job, which means I have not yet accrued any vacation days, and the dress rehearsal/recital did not fall on my Friday-off schedule, so Nonna had … Continue reading How Seriously Should You Take Children’s Hobbies?
Daddy Dexter Morgan
Pop Culture Dad and I have been really disturbed by Dexter to last two seasons. Is it the borderline incestuous relationship between Dexter and his adopted sister, Deb? Nope. The gruesome and graphic killing shown on screen? Nope. The bar fighting? Nuh-uh. Drug use? No. The sex? Shyeah, right... Ha ha.It's Dexter's horrible parenting skills.I get … Continue reading Daddy Dexter Morgan
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