Tonight we finished watching Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011, PG-13).  From screenit:

A flamboyant pirate, his former nemesis, a feared pirate and various others set out to beat the rest in finding the legendary fountain of youth.

Finn really enjoys Jack Sparrow's antics.  I thought it was fine.  3 out of 5.

Dec 24

I checked in at Troy Church of Christ (800 Trombley Dr)

Elliot tweets: Finally there is a little bit of snow.

Lisa says: Visiting baby caleb at Mott hoping and praying he can go home for Christmas!

Lisa checked in at Zingerman's Deli

Lisa says: My favorite part of Christmas Eve this year.

Dec 23

Elliot tweets: No snow at Christmas in MI!! What is this world coming too. Poop u global warming

Dec 22

the Iconocast: Richard Beck (episode 40)

Lisa says: Keep praying for my cousin's son Caleb as well as his family. I can't imagine the stress they have been feeling.

Lisa says: just discovered Sufjan Stevens' Christmas albums - where have I been?

Dec 21

I checked in at Midland Country Club (1120 W Saint Andrews Rd)

Lisa says: Christmas Break!

The mercury rules announced today are a bona fide Big Deal | Grist

Dec 20

‘Enlightened’ Renewed; ‘Hung,’ ‘Bored To Death,’ ‘How To Make It In America’ Canceled By HBO

Political Animal - Mr. Speaker, your weakness is showing

Dec 19

Just posted a 1.00 mi run

RT @Ocelots: Wishing our main man Chris a speedy recovery. He was able to leave the hospital earlier but will be out of... fb.me/HmpJdXvS

RT @TimothyArcher: I need to review my Christian etiquette. I always forget when I'm supposed to rejoice at someone's death and when I'm supposed to mock.

FTC Fines Santa Claus Over COPPA Violations « BuzzMachine

Dilbert comic strip for 12/19/2011

Last night we watched Moneyball (2011, PG-13).  From screenit:

A major league baseball general manager uses the numbers provided by his young statistics wizard in hopes of creating a winning team in a highly unorthodox way.

We enjoyed it, but I suspect I would have enjoyed it even more if I wasn't already acquainted with the concept.

I give it 4 out of 5.

Dec 16

Hugo

Elliot tweets: Just went to see the movie The Invention of Hugo Cabret. It was ok. I'll give it 2 out of 5 stars.

Lisa says: Popcorn dinner at Hugo 3D with the family.

I checked in at Midland Cinemas Ncg (6540 Cinema Dr)

Obama to sign indefinite detention bill into law

Dec 15

"Paul Ryan is so close to universal coverage he can almost taste it!"

Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Plan to Overhaul Medicare

Lisa says: physics student quote of the day "this is not even a class, this is a torture chamber" hmm, not sure if i should be concerned or if i should scream MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Dec 14

Debt isn’t immoral

Real Americans redistribute: The payroll tax debate’s dirty secret

O'Donnell on Romney: "That's one of the things that I like about him...he's been consistent since he changed his mind."

Dec 13

The Increasingly Fraught Position of American Muslims - Conor Friedersdorf

Elliot tweets: My school today had a gas leak. The building had to be evacuated. We stood outside for 80 minutes. It was crazy.

all caught up on Sons of Anarchy

Limbaugh Calls Poor Children Receiving Free School Meals "Wanton Little Waifs And Serfs Dependent On The State"

Last Sunday we went sledding with the younger Wanous boys.  Here are some photos and a video: