Why Star Trek Disappointed Me

I seem to be in the minority on this, but the new Star Trek movie was simply a disappointment for me. While it was fun to watch at times, the plot and storylines left a bad taste in my mouth. I only saw it once so far and during that initial viewing quite a few … Read more

Luck, Preparation, and Opportunity

Last month I made the pilgrimage to Lake Placid, NY, to celebrate my 12th wedding anniversary with Congress. We made the same trip two years ago, and I am thinking we will keep making the trip again in future years. There are two reasons why. The first is that it is quite peaceful, relaxing, and … Read more

From Finger to Bung

Want to know how my mind works? So does Congress, so perhaps you need to stand in line. I honestly have no idea myself, only that I can often find myself connecting dots with lines at the strangest times. Like yesterday while at my daughter’s soccer game. As I sat there watching I started to … Read more

Welcome Back My Friends

…to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside… As many of you are aware, I have updated this blog. I have dropped the SQLBatman brand like a temp table, trading it in for a brand that falls more in line wth my personality and, most importantly, my … Read more