Regular Dad

LI Wedding, MIL Packing, Field & Sound, Gettin' Stressed

We survived our holiday weekend on Long Island.  But unfortunately it was (ironically) too easy.  We absolutely should have been put to work.  
The wedding was great and had a memory I won't soon forget.  And just when I thought we were too old for these first-time weddings with bridesmaids and groomsmen and the whole shabang.  
And of course, things at the mother-in-law's didn't go the way we hoped.  And I really do wish I was allowed to do more.  But hey, not my circus not my monkey.  
I review a craft whiskey from Long Island; super appropriate.  
Then actually talk about mental health stuff.  Weird, right?!  
Enjoy!

Duncan's Birthday, Facebook Beef, Pursuit, MY Food

My (Hayley proclaimed) mini-me has turned 8.  And he managed to turn it into essentially 3 days of birthday fun.  But hey, that's the point of being a kid, right?!  Make every birthday as jam-packed as possible. 
I finally had that moment where it really hit me how entitled this younger generation is and it was a facebook bourbon group that did it.  Even better, I made the mistake of almost getting into a facebook comment arguement with an ultra-right-winger over Harrison Butker's speech.  Why?  Cause I'm stupid. 
I review the latest release from Pursuit United, which I can finally get near me, then out myself on how I'm a touch selfish with random food items.  Maybe I'm not actually perfect after all. 
Enjoy!

MothersDay Rebel Double MidYear Review

Happy Mother's Day!  And no, I'm not talking to the women who own dogs.  Or cats.  Or really any other animal.  I recap our mother's day adventures and then drop into a whole discussion on women seemingly being more vocal on their health care rights.  Or maybe it's just an algorithm.  Either way I like what I see. 
Then a not quick review of a Rebel private barrel, some unnecessary decoder infomration, and a comparison to a newer barrel.  
Then we wrap it up with my midyear review thoughts.  Spoiler alert, I can do better.
Enjoy!

Outdoor Cooking Fest, Canoe Analogy, LBP Review

Busy weekend here.  Far away soccer games, 2nd grade baseball, then I flipped a switch and went crazy with preparing and cooking meats outside.  Why?  Probably just because I could.  What more excuse do I need to play with a meat grinder?!
And of course a 'quick' conversation about some yet another interpersonal communication lesson.  With a simply beautiful analogy that I clearly don't do justice.  
Review of a brand new bottle and we're out.  
Enjoy!

Weekend In Nashville, Poppy Flavored Lollipop

Whew, that was some weekend in Nashville.  Going HARD for 3 straight days is not something I'm in shape for any more.  But I got to tour 2 distilleries (1 distillery and 1 blender technically), saw some great live music, and had a hot chicken sandwich.  
Met some new friends, too.  1 that's a professional chef, 1 that can do some mind-blowing card tricks, and a few that were just good dudes.  
Then I rant about work for a bit, which is out of the normal.  
Enjoy!

Whisky Comparison, Caitlin Clark, Me v Dandelions

With a rather uneventful weekend behind us, I throw in a longer whisky segment for some fun and then get into some thornier topics.  
What topic?  Caitlin Clark and WNBA salaries.  Yeah, it probably goes exactly the way you'd think it goes.  Except I've got real facts and numbers to throw around.  
And yes, I know there's a glaring discontinuity in the beginning.  Right as I say I'm going to stop doing that.  I tried to get too big for my own britches.  
Enjoy!

Draining Week, Spreading Mulch, Phillies Game

I had an mysteriously draining week, but I think I figured out why it was draining.  Nothing earth-shattering or something I shouldn't have been able to figure out easier, but I'm new to this whole 'figure out why I react negatively to things so I can get better' game.  So lay off!
I spread a lot of mulch and play a lot of hockey in 2 days (and naturally have no repercusions...)
And last we recap our trip to a Friday night Phillies game.  Only the 2nd big-league game the kids have been to.  
Enjoy!

Purdue BBall, I'm Midwestern, Old Friend at Gym

I sadly have to recap Purdue's loss in the college national championship game.  Both my sister and I had to watch our teams lose in their respective title games.  But it was still an incredible season and it was a blast to watch each tourney game. 
Then I finally remember to tell a story capturing just how midwestern I still am.  And what I hope is the first time fully telling our Friday morning ritual here. 
After a quick whiskey review, I bumped into an old friend that I haven't seen in quite a few years.  And in a relatively unlikely place.  
Enjoy!

Jamaica! Purdue, and fancy Rum

We have successfully returned from Spring Break in Jamaica.  Hard not to, when you're at an all-inclusive resort with 2 pools and great weather. 
Quick recap of the Purdue sweet-16 and elite-8 games with my general feelings about making it this far.  
And for a curveball, we do a rum review instead of whiskey.  Because #Jamaica.  
Enjoy!

Content Creation, JDSBBP Rye, Tourney

I spend some time discussing my admiration for content creators on all platforms as well as evalutating my progress towards 2024 goals.
A "quick" whiskey review of one of the few bottles I was actively seeking out.  Spoiler alert, it was really good. 
Then some brief commentary on March Madness as it stands as of recording.  
Enjoy!