Maleficent is magnificent! Maleficent Movie Review
Maleficent is magnificent! I took my wife and two older kids on our 4 block walk downtown to the local movie theater to see Maleficent in 3D. Angelina Jolie
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Self Defense Class for Church Security Teams
We were recently approached by Brian at the Special O.P.S. K-9 Academy which is very near our church in Syracuse, Indiana. We are engaging in a 6-week self defense class for church security teams.
Continue reading →Start your own business: Harman’s Window Cleaning
At the office the other day, we had a man who owns his own business come in, Nicolas Harman, who owns and runs Harman Window Cleaning. Rather than this post being an advertisement I want to extract a few aspects of his business so you can start your own business. I believe there are a few basic principles that I noticed in Harman’s business that you can apply to start your own business.
Continue reading →Top Ten Comics for Starters
These are the Top Ten Comics for Adult Starters THE WALKING DEAD: COMPENDIUM VOL. 1 See what started the critically acclaimed television series. Warning: Explicit. ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 1 A new Spider-Man for the current era. BATMAN, VOL 1: THE COURT OF OWLS The first story in DC’s relaunch of the famed Hero. FABLES, VOL 1: LEGENDS IN … Continue reading →
Cooking and eating freshwater drum
My dad and I were recently fishing at Reelfoot Lake, TN. We went to the Cypress Point Resort for a 4-day fishing trip. It was the first full week of May 2014. The winds were high and we had difficulty catching the crappie we wanted. Our plan each year is to eat many of our meals out of the lake… … Continue reading →
An introduction to help you get started reading comics
Where to Start When the Movie Ends, an introduction to help you get started reading comics
There is no denying that superheroes have once again flown, punched, and and charmed their way back into the public spotlight, with tales of fancy and inspiration saturating the silver screen. As one friend of mine put it, “The time of the Nerd has come,” with every corner of pop culture being influenced by what was once thought to only be found in the deep depths of parents’ basements. For some time now, superhero blockbusters dominate the box office, claiming some of each year’s highest grosses, thrilling audiences with spectacular special effects and high flying action. Stories are usually good to great, calling viewers to hope that good will triumph over the evil of the day and that with the right heart, a hero can arise within the common man.
But when the credits roll and the lights come up, where can you go from there?
Continue reading →The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review – “I always thought that I would have more time…” I was sitting in the theater prior to the beginning of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and for a moment I seemed to overhear another viewer complaining that I wore a Green Lantern hoodie to a Spider-Man movie. I wondered, did I just walk onto the … Continue reading →
New Star Wars Cast: Episode VII – “Return of a Jedi”
Star Wars Episode VII: Return of a Jedi As the opening credits roll and the horns sound, children and adults alike, of past and present generations, are transported to a galaxy far, far away. The Star Wars franchise, like the light of a radiant star amidst the night sky, never seems to fade regardless of it’s presence on the Big … Continue reading →
Barrel Brothers Creamy Vanilla Root Beer Review
This root beer has a very light color. It smells really good, and has nice, thick and foamy head that lingers and has very small bubbles that sit there for some time, but as soon as the Barrel Brothers Creamy Vanilla Root Beer touches the tongue, it is evident that something is amiss.
Continue reading →Sending online flowers has never been easier
Handy Father was approached recently by a new type of flower delivery service. It is near Mother’s Day, so it seems a perfect fit to talk about now. I don’t usually get into the whole flower market a whole lot because you never know what you’re going to get. Sending online flowers has never been easier than with The Bouqs … Continue reading →