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Cake Jumper!
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Cake Jumper!

For the longest time the Games page on the Gustafer Yellowgold website teased visitors with this image of Cake Jumper, a fun looking activity that was always “coming soon”. Well “soon” has finally arrived as the big red ribbon on the Cake Jumper game was cut today. The game is […]

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Holy Reunion Tour Batman!

I’ve just learned that Shudder to Think is getting back together for a tour this fall!I’m so incredibly stoked! I saw them several times, many moons ago…once as the opener for Foo Fighters at a sweaty, packed Trocadero in Philly (the Foo’s first ever tour). I then saw Craig Wedren […]

The Station Agent
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The Station Agent

After the tiny tots were nestled all snug in their beds (my one and only reference to Christmas in July, I promise) the Mrs. and I got cozy atop our own bed and watched The Station Agent on the big laptop last night. What a fantastic film. It stars the […]

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The Kids are Alright

The Bear and the Mouse are both healthy. The weather is pleasant. The Phillies are back playing National League foes. The Red Wings signed Marian Hossa. And the fantasy football season is right around the corner. Life is pretty sweet right now. The Bear was on a school bus twice […]

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Wall-E

…alright, we’re going. OWTK readers may know that I’m no fan of the Disney Corporation but any film that opens “with 45 sublime minutes of almost no dialogue“ is something I’ve got to check out. What a ball-sy move to make a kid’s movie that is incredibly nuanced and with […]

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The Dishwasher and the Sick Bear

At 10:20 this morning my office phone rang. The area code was local but the number didn’t ring a bell. That’s never a good thing. That kinda call means only one thing – one of my kids has fallen ill and must be collected without delay. Today was the Bear’s […]

Taking Dad to Outback
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Taking Dad to Outback

Many, many Dads (and their families) love the down under atmosphere and cuisine of Outback Steakhouse. While I’m not one of those mates, I can certainly still appreciate a good deal when I see one. So if your papa or hubby is a proud bloomin’ onion lovin’ carnivore, consider taking […]

Dance Your Cares Away!
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Dance Your Cares Away!

The Bear just started watching Fraggle Rock, undeniably one of the coolest shows of all time. hey, did you hear that they’re making a new live-action full length feature Fraggle Rock film, due in ’09? Next up? She’ll be bouncin’ here and there and everywhere with…The Gummi Bears! Amazon.com Widgets

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