The Hatch Movie

Has a Webkinz critter ever shown so much soul? I would like to nominate Hatch for an Academy Award.

The kids and I made this two years ago on a rainy March morning. The youtube file seems to be corrupted, so I thought I would post it here.

Tase the Rally Squirrel!

I hate squirrels!

Tristan Reviews "Despicable Me"

TRISTAN'S MOVIE REVIEW

What is the title of the movie?

Despicable Me

Who were the characters in this movie?

Gru, Vector, three girls

What was the story the movie told?

Gru wanted to steal the moon, but the girls did things and treated him like a dad.

Did you like this movie?

Yes

Why did you like this movie or not?

Because there’s a sequel and it was hilarious.

What was the best part?

When he tried to steal the moon by everything was going wrong

Was there a part you did not like? What was it?

I liked every part of this movie.

Was the movie funny, or serious, or scary?

It was funny.

A damn fine cup of coffee

When Hurricane Irene passed through, I knew I would be stuck at home for a while, so I took up a project I've been wanting to do since 1991: a repeat viewing of Twin Peaks. It is, of course, well worth the time, even for the second season where studio heads were forcing David Lynch to make creative changes left and right. Most of it has stood the test of time extraordinarily well, especially the mystical/supernatural elements that were so influential in top-shelf TV since then. Lynch's use of musical and visual themes are as engaging as they were twenty years ago. Some subplots and elements and subplots ("Invitation to Love," "Andy and Dick compete to be the father of Lucy's child" and "Nadine goes back to high school" all spring to mind. But Agent Cooper remains one of the most charismatic screen heroes of all time, in my book. Maybe someday he will find his way out of the Black Lodge...


If Kyle MacLachlan is not available, I understand another actor is ready to take his place...

Oh, come on, Irene!

This is about as bad as hurricane Irene got in our neighborhood. Fortunately, the city was through last week clearing dead limbs, so we were spared that problem. Most of the high winds tracked east of the storm, pummeling Jersey. I think the storm was just scared of Philadelphia.

Note the poor little squirrel running on the wire!

Zhu Zhu Pets for Dinner

As those who follow the Family Rabuck know, Zhu Zhu pets are everywhere. Well, it was only a matter of time before we began cooking the little buggers. Funny, they taste like avocados...

Glorious Fourth

Once again, we celebrated the Fourth at the Water Tower Rec center in Chestnut Hill. Pony rides, bounce houses, and a playground. What's not to like?







We went to see fireworks in Conshohocken. It took forever for the sun to go down, but the kids loved their first real fireworks show!