Two years ago today, while driving to work I was rear ended by a fully loaded tractor trailer on I-95 just south of Baltimore. My tiny little Ford Escort station wagon was totaled and I was in physical therapy for a number of months afterwards. All in all, it could've been much much worse, but Thank God it wasn't my time yet. Long time readers may recall that my Daddy was killed eight days before I was born in a work related accident. He never saw his 32nd birthday (or me for that matter). I've gotten to live 10 years more than he did at this point, but today I'm taking a moment to celebrate the last two years that I could've lost. When I think about how much my children have grown in that time, the fun we've had as a family on vacations, the great music I've listened to, the comics I've read (and wrote about) and all the wonderful time spent with my wife; I'm so glad I'm not DEAD!
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Friday, September 21, 2012
"That's No Moon...That's a LEGO Death Star!!!" Celebrating the 2nd Annual "I'm Alive" Day
Two years ago today, while driving to work I was rear ended by a fully loaded tractor trailer on I-95 just south of Baltimore. My tiny little Ford Escort station wagon was totaled and I was in physical therapy for a number of months afterwards. All in all, it could've been much much worse, but Thank God it wasn't my time yet. Long time readers may recall that my Daddy was killed eight days before I was born in a work related accident. He never saw his 32nd birthday (or me for that matter). I've gotten to live 10 years more than he did at this point, but today I'm taking a moment to celebrate the last two years that I could've lost. When I think about how much my children have grown in that time, the fun we've had as a family on vacations, the great music I've listened to, the comics I've read (and wrote about) and all the wonderful time spent with my wife; I'm so glad I'm not DEAD!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Assemble Avengers!
Okay, it's a very busy weekend for me with my older brother's wedding today (I get to be best man!) and a 90th birthday party for my wife's Aunt tomorrow (both events out of state). So, I'm going lite today with some FUN photos of some of my Avengers toys.
As Lee likes to remind everyone, there's more after the jump.
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| Three of my original MEGOs from childhood. It's amazing the Hulk is still intact after throwing him around so many times. |
As Lee likes to remind everyone, there's more after the jump.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
If this is any indication...
2012 is going to be another great year for comics!
HAVE A SAFE NEW YEARS EVE!
COMING NEXT WEEK OUR BEST OF 2011 Lists (I think)
Technically, these new LEGO sets are already out in stores and I've been having a great time building them all week while I've been off. Still, with Marvel LEGOS to follow -- It's going to be AWESOME! Although, my comic budget might take a hit to compensate. The first wave (of six sets) retails at nearly $230.
HAVE A SAFE NEW YEARS EVE!
COMING NEXT WEEK OUR BEST OF 2011 Lists (I think)
Technically, these new LEGO sets are already out in stores and I've been having a great time building them all week while I've been off. Still, with Marvel LEGOS to follow -- It's going to be AWESOME! Although, my comic budget might take a hit to compensate. The first wave (of six sets) retails at nearly $230.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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