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Starting off with “I Haven’t Got A Hat” this five disc collection features every Porky Pig cartoon from his debut in 1935 on through 1943’s “Porky Pig’s Feat” – which means there are a lot of not only black and white cartoons here, but several less politically correct ones. For example “Westward Woah” features Native…
While we aren’t getting Disney animated shorts with the same frequency as we used to, there are at least we are getting something in the way of Mickey stories. There is a new series in an animation style that older fans are certainly are going to have to get used to – the style seems…
After the success of Street Hassle, Lou Reed went back to the studio and found himself in a collaborative mood. The opening number “Stupid Man” was co-written with Nils Lofgren, who would a few years later join the E Street Band, furthering the connection between Lou Reed and Bruce Springsteen. The second song is a…
Even though it was a busy week I don’t have a heck of a lot to share for some reason. Let’s start off with last week’s swim lesson. That’s Ciaran giving Tevye a piggyback ride in the pool before the lessons started. There was the first grade soccer game – and it was so mismatched…
Tevye (age 3) and August (age 14) were having breakfast. They are sitting at the table in a way that I can not see them. I hear some sort of sound, almost like a fart, but it could have been a rumbly tummy or something else. I ask “Who was that? You okay?” Tevye, without…
I don’t know how many years it has been since I’ve seen Dudes. When it came out in the late 80s I was 20 and well into punk rock. In a way I romanticized the lead characters here, New York City punk rockers who decide to go to the promised land of California. There is…
The concert kicks off with a strong rendition of “Sweet Jane” originally performed by Reed’s previous outfit The Velvet underground before he embarked on his solo career. What makes this version interesting to hear is how it varies in its lyrical content. Reed is in a very good mood apparently and ad-libs quite a bit…
One of the things I like about the Pirates of the Caribbean movies is they aren’t trying to be something they aren’t. These are not “deep” movies with anything to say, but simply spectacles to be enjoyed, amusing adventures, and this entry in the franchise is no different. As the story opens there is a…
This month’s Geek Fuel arrived a few days ago and August was really happy with the contents this month. We changed the shirt size from medium to large to allow for some growing room and we are very glad to have made that change this month. Here is a closer look at the purple shell…
It’s been a good week. Here’s what has been going on. First, let’s start with swim lesson, which Tevye really enjoys. And yes, that is a rubber duckie on his head. Earlier this week I talked (partly) about how long of a day Sunday was. Here are a few more pictures from that day, starting…