happy veterans day

Thanks to all who have served out country and continue to serve. Here are some photos my dad took of his fellow coast guard buddies during WW2.

That guy in the middle, with the floppy ears, must have been their CO

And here's the photographer, bottom right:

finger on the retro pulse

It's funny how when you haven't thought of something for a long time and then it's suddenly everywhere. During our Halloween movie marathon I introduced my nine year-old daughter to the classic television show, The Munsters. She absolutely loved it, from Herman's childish behavior but sweet personality, to Lily's take-charge attitude and glamor to Grandpa's wacky inventions. She was less impressed by Marilyn (poor Marilyn!), but adored Eddie, who is about the same age as she is.

We watched most of the show's two seasons and I know we will check it out again from time to time. So color me surprised when the other day we ran across these at a local toy store. Maybe Netflix showing all of these sold series is having a sales impact as well. It's funny that they chose to "outfit" The Munsters in one of the few episodes, "Hot Rod Munster," where they don't wear their typical costumes.

look out, tiger!

The kid is practicing her swing ...

favorite song friday: "timber"

This is a big old mish-mash of country and pop and dance (with harmonica!) and it's silly as hhheeeeellllllll ... but its also undeniably catchy. Am I really following what Pitbull is saying in his choruses? Not so much. But I can't help wanting to sing along with Ke$ha. And I'd be clapping along, too, if I didn't have to keep two hands on the steering wheel (I do most of my radio/music listening while driving).

Pitbull and Ke$ha

Now if someone could just explain to me how my nine year-old knows and recognizes local (Miami) boy Pitbull all the time on the radio. I'm just trying to catch up.