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Oct 23
Our Family Trip to San Francisco: Part One

We traveled to California in early October 2015 and really enjoyed ourselves.

Oct 03
I Clearly Don’t Dress Up Enough

I have not worn a tuxedo since I got married almost ten years ago. It made my toddler uncomfortable.

Sep 29
Six Simon Pegg Movies On Netflix You Have to See

I only recently realised what a fan of Simon Pegg I really am. Four of the six of these movies I only found out that he'd done thanks to Netflix. I can't pick a favorite but really enjoyed watching all of them. This list is a mix of adventure, hilariousness, seriousness, soul searching and a bit of violence. Don't watch these with the kids around, but make sure to enjoy them.

Sep 28
One Last Ride On The Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

One of the reasons I love my wife is her spontaneity. Thanks to her we got to ride Chicago's Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier one last time before it closed for good.