Monthly Archives: April 2025

Happy National Superhero Day!

Back in 1995, Marvel Comics declared April 28th to be National Superhero Day. At the time, it was meant to honor comic book superheroes like their own Captain America, Spider-Man, or Iron Man, among others. And of course, if you … Continue reading

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Happy Superman Day 2025

April 18, 1938 was the day Action Comics #1 (with a cover date of June 1938) hit newsstands across the country. Featuring the first comic book appearance of the superhero creation known as Superman as created by writer Jerry Siegel … Continue reading

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Our 14th Anniversary With Bella

It was 14 years ago today that Bella became part of our family. She was the second dog to join our household and, since Cindy and I just celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary, that means she has been with us … Continue reading

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Happy 100th Birthday To My Dad

Today would have been my father’s 100th birthday had he not passed away on December 2, 1999. Though he is never far from my everyday thoughts I, of course, find him front and center on his birthdate and the date … Continue reading

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11 Years Ago Today

Eleven years ago today, April 5, 2014, Cindy and I drove down to Clearwater, Florida to visit my brother and have lunch at the Arigato Japanese Steak House on Countryside Boulevard. Sadly, Mark’s wife Pia was not with us because, … Continue reading

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What the Hubble Telescope Saw on My Birthday

Here’s a fun little thing. NASA has put up a website that will show you what the Hubble Telescope saw on YOUR birthday (or really, any day/month you submit) and describe what it saw for you. Obviously, if your birthdate … Continue reading

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