Category: Reviews

As a part of my function as Minister of Crackpot Schemes and Unfortunate Synergies at The Secret Lair, I have the opportunity to contribute to their growing library of reviews and writings.  My first contribution is a review of the animated show Super Hero Squad, which I think is one of the best shows for kids and adults on television today.  It rarely fails to elicit a chuckle or guffaw from me while I'm watching "with the kids." Enjoy

So I convinced my 5 year old son that it was his idea to go see the Toy Story 1&2 Double feature in 3D. That part of the plan went well, and last weekend we found ourselves on our way to the closest digital theater 45 minutes away. Originally intended as a family event, it became a guys-only event when my wife and daughter discovered that Harry Potter was playing at the dollar theater 45 minutes in the other direction.  That turned out to be a bit of a serendipity, as the girls spent $12 for their tickets AND the popcorn.  We, on the other hand, paid $23 for our tickets alone. A bit shell shocked, I rallied, deciding that this was a fun little adventure and not counting the…

I recently received this birthday card from my sister.  I thought it was cool enough to share.  The sad part is that she probably bought it off of the "cards for little boys" rack. And open: