Earth Vs the Flying Saucers Through a Kid's Eyes

1956

Dad Lore- Number 1

These are all a "weird flex" tales- moments of pride or an oddly presented compliment that were in anomalous situations, or unlikely manners.

All three happened after I had moved into my condo and was still young, but established at work.

The title comes Anabelle referring to anything from my past she hasn't heard about as 

"Dad Lore."

Here's the first

It Came From Beneath the Sea Through a Kid's Eyes

1955

SHAZAM Fury of the Gods Was... Ok?

 

I finally got around to watching SHAZAM And Back Again.

(Apologies, Anabelle has threatened me with grievous bodily harm if I do any more "boogaloo" jokes.)

Three Worlds of Gulliver Through a Kid's Eyes

1961

Good Omens Two Good Too!

 

The first season of Good Omens told a complete story based on a single novel. It was excellent and self contained.

Clash of the Titans through a Kid's Eyes

1981

DC Plays to its Strengths in Blue Beetle

DC films have been all over the place. They've screwed up a considerable number of them, and even the ones they've done well have their own errors, used characters that let them dip partially into where DC shines without full embracing it, or have leaned on the ones they've screwed up to continue trends.

Until Now!

Clash of the Titans through an Actual Kid's Eyes

1981

A Little Hop of Showers

That title would have worked better if it rained. Then again, the day wouldn't have.

It certainly has been the summer of funny stage tragedies for us. This one was planned further in advance ,however. Earlier in the summer, Anabelle and Rosa had a "Manhattan Day" to go see a Yayoi Kusama exhibit.

7th Voyage of Sinbad through a Kid's Eyes

1958

The First Geralt's Last Ride

 

I have my daughter to thank for some new toys. 

Explanation: I have never liked super deformed or caricature figures, funkos included. However, there was something about the Witcher ones that captured the spirit of the show. I kept seeing them on sale but never all 4 of the main characters at once. Without knowing any of this, for Father’s Day, Anabelle (having heard his songs in the car and me talking about how funny he was) got me the Jaskier one as a joke along with a note saying she’d watch the series I’ve been telling her she’d like with me. Therefore I “NEEDED” to order the other three. She helped me pick the coolest looking ones. 

Thanx kiddo , they look great and I enjoyed seeing the series with you.

Translation- Not only have I watched The Witcher season three, but I watched the whole show again from the beginning with Anabelle.

Jason and the Argonauts through a Kid's Eyes

1963

A Very Public Secret Invation

Secret Invasion was only six episodes long, and yet it has provided me with huge amounts of confusion, none of which was related to the story itself.

Jason and the Argonauts through an Actual Kid's Eyes

1963

Teacher Tributes: Instrumental Music

There are few things in life that give a feeling of greater accomplishment as part of a group as being in a band when everything is clicking.

There are also few things that provide as good an example of how important teachers are to students enjoying what they're doing and learning as my time playing the saxophone.

Sinbad And The Eye of the Tiger Through a Kid's Eyes

1977

Thanx to Funny Steve for recommending this one to Anabelle and keeping the viewing going!

It's Only a Model... Shhhhhhh.

I think I've set a record for going from: 

"Not knowing a thing exists,"

to

"Mourning the fact that others won't be able to experience the outstanding talent, thought provoking content and emotion now that a thing is over."

Golden Voyage of Sinbad Through a Kid's Eyes

1973

Dialing to Destiny Once More

Lets begin where we left off shall we?

(Oh and there will be spoilers, because I'm tired and can't control myself.)

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was definitely the worst of the Indiana Jones films...

But it was still an Indiana Jones film.

Harryhausen Through a Kid's Eyes Intro / Index

There were several "weeks" of the channel 9 4:30 movie that I would eagerly await.

Clone Wars Episode Guide- Bad Batch Season Two

This is getting out of hand.

I didn't expect a bonus season and two spin offs when I started this.

I was cheating to use the lists I'd written to help teen aged Anabelle pick which Clone Wars episodes she'd watch. 

She watched all of Rebels anyway, and doesn't watch this new show.

Oh well, only one more season to go after this one, can't stop now...

Bad Batch Season 2- Jan 4, 2023 to March 29, 2023

Is It Possible We Do Too Much?

 Naaaaaah.

Of course not.

Disney isn't simply a vacation for us, it is a way of life.

Bask in the Glory of Grandma's Disney History Wall

A Swiftie Tilting World

 Short version- Ticketmaster sucks. The American Dream Mall people do not.

Long version-

Disney World 2022 day 10, August 11- Baklava Renew-mpah

 

Renfield- A Weird Combination that Works...for some

Comedy Horror is probably my favorite genre, and Renfield did that well. There were laughs, there were screams, and there were moments where both reactions were applicable.

Disney World 2022 day 9, August 10- Beer of Foo-mpah

Personal Experiences With A Carlin Home Companion

Likely for the same reason as many of his fans, I read the book by George Carlin's daughter, Kelly, to learn more about him. A Carlin Home Companion did provide a great deal of insight into her father, but provided much more about the amazing person Kelly Carlin is and where her life's journey's have taken her. 

Disney World 2022 day 8, August 9- Surprise Pooh-mpah

My Second Favorite Explanation of What Dungeons and Dragons is Like

My favorite explanation still came from my Father. He never played but was trying to explain D&D to his friends in "The Crew" after I started playing and was getting the other kids Up the Lake to try.

"Imagine you play Monopoly at one house. Then the game ends. A few days later you go to another house with different people, but you keep the same piece and all the properties and money from the first game."

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was a close second place.

Disney World 2022 day 7, August 8- Chased From Vader’s View-mpah

We began day two of part two of the trip.

Everyone Needs a Little Mayhem in their Lives

Given the lack of involvement of Kirk Thatcher, I did not have high hopes for the Muppet Mayhem ten episode series. (That is, before Anabelle texted me through her first viewing before coming home and watching it again with us, because it was that good.)

I did not know going in that Bill (creator/ performer of Clueless Morgan, Pepe, Bobo, Johnny Fiama, Big Mean Carl) Baretta was a developer and writer of the show, or I would have gone in with more excitement and expectations of a return to form.

Disney World 2022 day 6, August 7- Soup with Mushroom-pah

The start of this day needs some explanation.

The Guardians Go Out with a Bang!

 

Woo hoo! That was fun!

And a perfect way to end a superhero storyline!

Thank you very much, 

good night!

Disney World 2022 day 5, August 6- Ratat-oompah

It Be Time to Talk About The Pirate Films

 

As I sit here finally writing about the Pirates of the Caribbean films on September 19th, "Talk Like a Pirate Day"...

I'm realizing the down side of having posts planned out this far in advance for proper timing of them.

Disney World 2022 day 4, August 5- Rumpus Room-pah

Star Wars Fans are Nothing if Not Consistent

The Mandalorian season three is completed. Just like the first two seasons, it was only eight episodes. However, it succeeded in wrapping up multiple plot threads, tying back to storylines from the Star Wars Animated Cannon, and gave shining moments to minor characters from this series and other parts of the franchise. (Rebels, YAY!)

Disney World 2022 day 3, August 4- HOLY CRAP!! IT’S BATUU-mpah

 

Some Slacking is More Slackful Than Other Slacking

"Great googley moogely, he's still talking about that stupid twelve year old game?"

Yes...yes I am.

Disney World 2022 day 2 August 3- Hak-oompah Matata

The True Philadelphia Heavyweight Champion

Joe Frazier got short changed in both "real world versus Rocky" line ups. Therefore, he gets an entire post with videos for each confrontation in the "Gauntlet." I chose specific locations to make it seem like Joe had traded places with Balboa throughout the film franchise. However, I'm old and forget things now, making that less obvious than it should have been.

Disney World 2022 day 1 August 2- Pretty Small World Queue-mpah

On the final day of packing, scrambling and otherwise freaking out, Kim and I both saw the airport website tell us to get there THREE hours before a domestic flight. We’d never seen that suggested before. Both our family’s trip to Denver and Dave’s to Alaska were made with the normal two hour arrival window from the same airport.

Real World Champions Fight the Fictional Gauntlet

 

While it is true I am wasting time here by posting about my video game playing activities, I could be wasting far more of it.

Walt Disney World 2022 August 2- 11

So It Was Kind of a Fiasco, But Somehow It Worked Out Anyway

Or

Against Oom-Pahsible Odds, the Return of Our Disney Loving Horde

Though there were a myriad of reasons for it to fall through,

somehow Grandma returned...

                                                                     

the McGinley and Luer families en masse to Disney World for a successful and fun trip, 

where nobody actively tried to injure each other.

(I suspect Grandpa watching over us)          

 

It was a Disney Miracle!

 (With our first ever visit to StarWarsLand, a reference...even a lame one...was needed.)

Clash of Fictional Champions

As my cheesy "talking about a video game and making it somewhat informative by adding real world information" posts continue, its time to hit a new low - substituting one fictional character for another.

My absolute favorite boxing movie is Diggstown.

Disney World 2022 Planning- Part 23

The Other Italian Heavyweight Champion

 

After playing Rocky Marciano through the Rocky movie fights, I've adopted that "Gauntlet" as a way to enjoy myself with Fight Night Champion for an evening without having to spend time picking bouts. Since there's a lot of variety in the opponents, it makes for an interesting evening.

Disney World 2022 Planning- Part 22