Category Archives: Stepdad

The Day We Became Avengers – Vegas

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Ok, so here’s the set-up for the Avenger’s Tour at Treasure Island… The world has been attacked by robots, Loki’s goblins, creatures from another dimension, the Red Skull’s super soldiers and James Spader. Seems the Avengers need help. Seems we … Continue reading →

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6th Day in Vegas –

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I have to have a plan. I still can’t quite play it totally “by ear.” It may be something I need to work on in therapy. Or after a bottle of wine. But today’s plan? An adventure for me, (I … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Cool Facts About the Grand Canyon.

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I admit it. I love facts. Facts are fun. Here are a few.. 1)94% of the Grand Canyon is untouched by humans. That information makes we want to go touch things. Same with The-Youngest. Give him a year there, though, … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – It Doesn’t Disappoint

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Joe Cummings

I won’t lie. This blog could be boring. No one fell off a cliff. We didn’t get attacked by mountain lions or vultures. We didn’t have to hike out of the bottom of the canyon in 104-degree heat. We simply … Continue reading →

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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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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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Top 10 things I Will Never Hear as a Parent

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Joe Cummings

Top 10 things I will never hear as a parent Joe, thanks so much for getting us to bed on time so we can get a good night’s sleep and not be complete asshats the next day. Joe, thanks for … Continue reading →

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A Will

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Joe Cummings

As an adult, there are simply things you HAVE to do. Feed yourself (and hopefully others.) Wear pants while shopping at Walmart. Make a will. Of those, making a will is the most important and most likely not to be … Continue reading →

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What I am. Or Who I am.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Joe Cummings

And the result is…. Turns out I’m mostly Scandinavian! Yup. Viking blood flows in these veins. Vikings… you know, uncouth barbarians. Beserkers. The Scourge of Europe. I think my mom would not be surprised. So how does this change my … Continue reading →

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