Author Archives: Joe Cummings

About Joe Cummings

Aquarius. Traveler. Gamer. Writer. A New Parent. 4 of these things are easy. One is not. But the journey is that much better for the new people in my life. A life I want to share with others, to help them, maybe, to make them feel less alone, sure, to connect with the greater world, absolutely.

How To Enjoy That ‘Travel Day’. Or Not.

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Joe Cummings

There are travel days when you simply have to, you know, travel. Nothing more. But can those humble and unassuming days of vacation also be an adventure? I guess it is all in how you look at it. Right? Here’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things We’re Doing Differently on Our Trip

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Joe Cummings

So, Vegas. The Grand Canyon. How could we make it awesome and completely ? We didn’t set the goal that this vacation would be amazingly awesome and stress free. I mean, are we insane? So we set the bar lower. … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Family Vacation

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Like most families we get to have one vacation every year. Last year, we went to Oregon Coast. Family gathering. Lots of food. Sandy beaches. Sea-lions. The year before that, San Diego. The zoo. Legoland. And my first outing … Continue reading →

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The Stepdad and the Great Pokemon Kakuna Hunt

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Ok, Kakuna is a Pokemon. We didn’t specifically go hunting for him. Or Zubat. Or Rattata. Or a bird called Pidgeotto. But we did go on our first HUNT. What is a hunt? Well, let me start at the beginning. … Continue reading →

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Pokemon Go – Joe, Did You Know

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I know what everyone’s been waiting for….Some Pokemon Go advice from The-Youngest. He’s watched the videos, read the guides and played around with his ipad a lot, so he’s pretty sure he knows what he’s talking about. At least according … Continue reading →

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Pokemon Go By Joe – top 10 hints from The-Oldest

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Before I take you on our first epic Pokemon Go hunt, let me give you a list of 10 things to remember as told by The-Oldest. 13. (My thoughts are in red). 1) Don’t forget to charge your phone (or … Continue reading →

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Pokemon Go

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I’ve been alive long enough to remember a lot of fads. You know, things you thought were awesome that then slowly fade into obscurity. Water beds. Pet Rocks. Dressing in women’s underwear (wait, what, that wasn’t everyone? Well, ah, errr, … Continue reading →

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Oh To Be A 9 Year-Old-Again.

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Joe Cummings

When I was young, I saw what I thought was the greatest movie of all time. Damnation Alley. Now, this was before Star Wars, you understand, but this movie had it all. Jan Michael Vincent with the coolest feathered hair, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Review | Tagged alien queen, aliens, bus, damnation alley, grade 4, humor, humour, independence day, independence day 2, jan michael vincent, jeff goldblume, space, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the oldest, the youngest | Leave a comment

Top 10 Reasons School Being Out Rocks

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I don’t know whether to be nervous or excited. Sort of like the moment before your date arrives or just before the roller coaster drops 10,000 feet in 2 seconds. But the boys are out of school! And there are … Continue reading →

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Piano Man

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Joe Cummings

You know, I wonder if we’ll look back and say this was the start of something big. But yesterday, The-Oldest created his first YouTube account and posted his first video. It wasn’t about minecraft or Smash or his latest movies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Piano | Tagged music, parenting, Piano, playing the piano, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, the oldest, youtube | Leave a comment