Earlier this month, I went to the ER on the suspicion that I might have appendicitis. I didn’t. Instead, I had an inflammation that eventually went down with lots of antibiotics. Still, to be safe, the doctor has ordered a colonoscopy.

I’ve never had one before. Most people don’t really talk … [ more ]

Last year I came in second in an Oscar Pool. This year I landed first place. These are the theories I use to determine who will win the Oscars:

Momentum carries – The Academy voters are people too, and people like to pick a winner, even in the odd categories like … [ more ]

A homemade bomb went off at one of Cairo’s major tourist attractions, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. One woman was killed and 21 others tourists were injured. This is the scene where the bombing occurred.

Attack in Khan el-Khalili

And this is a picture I took of Selena in that very … [ more ]

The Ahn Trio

Selena enjoys getting to hear classical music performed live. I enjoy getting to see women that make People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People live. So I knew we would both enjoy the concert at the Swarthmore by the Ahn Trio.

These three Korean-American women are as … [ more ]

Happy Birthday Dad… again.

On January 2nd, Selena and I were in Egypt and she regretting that we were not home to celebrate her father’s birthday.

On January 26th , the day after Chinese New Year, Selena brought up that we really should get together with her family again that night, … [ more ]

Selena is upset, because I won’t stay quiet and let her enjoy her favorite indulgence – Gossip Girl.

I am usually able to let most questionable elements about the world of GG pass, including why no one seems to actually attend class, why so many swank Manhattan clubs let teenagers drink … [ more ]

Here is an overdue recap of our trip to Egypt.

The Good

Greg on horseback in the desert

Our gracious hosts Laura and Ramy and lil’ Omar.
Our fun travel companions Erica and her son Benjamin.
Real horseback riding is so cool, especially when you get to trot or gallop.
Viewing the findings of King … [ more ]

Super Bowl Sunday provided as good a game as can be played without the Eagles, and that in-game excitement helped to bail out the very lackluster crop of ads.  Here I give out awards to the ones that were notable IMHO:

We’re Crashing the Party Award – Cash 4 Gold

I was … [ more ]

Before Greg moved in, I did not own a label maker. Greg loves it, and he has turned me on to the many great uses of the label maker. I am a believer.

But even this one had me perplexed. When I turned on the label maker, this was the last … [ more ]