Hey, just wanted to thank everybody who helped with my move. What with having to climb three flights of stairs and the sweltering heat, it was a pretty shitty move and not the best way to spend a Sunday. I know a lot of people who helped felt that they owed me; but you know what? I'm not counting. And I know you aren't either.
I believe Miss Dione Warwick said it best when she said "That's what freinds are for". Without getting too mushy, it's a true friend that will carry 20 boxes of comic books up and down stairs for you all day and only call you a geek five or six times. So once again thank you from the bottom of my heart. And if anybody knows anything about my missing "Batman underoos" still in their original packaging there'll be no questions asked. Anybody? Mike?
Friends & Lovers
I gotta tell you, Tommy T.'s bachelor party was a hell of a good time, you know what I'm saying? All the usual guys were there; Mikey "spots", Jeff "the Doctor", Brad "the long fellow", Barry "the iceman", Little K, Big K, plus a whole lot of other guys that Tommy knows, and you know Tommy, he knows everybody. Yeah well, we all met at Tufano's and had a great dinner of salad, pasta in red sauce, shells and broccoli, and chicken vesuvio. Oh boy was I stuffed. Worse then the trunk of that Yugo, Mikey and I put the Baccala brothers into back in '89. And that was stuffed let me tell you. Anyway, after dinner we all go to this little joint over on Grand Avenue, you know, over by Damato's bakery over there. We all drank, told some jokes, played darts, smoked some damn good cigars, and just enjoyed the companionship of a bunch of good friends.
The bachelor party was such a big hit that it's been proposed that the boys get together every four months or so, go to a good restuarant, eat like pigs, shoot pool, drink, smoke some damn good cigars, and do some other male bonding stuff. You know me; there's a hell of a lot more things I'd rather do with a woman then with a man, but I think it's a good thing to just get out with the boys every now and then. Tommy wants to turn it into a regular club, and has even suggested a name..."The napkin tucked into the shirt club". But we're open to suggestions.
On October 3rd, Mike B. was playing firstbase in a fall softball league, a runner on first took a big lead-off, so the pitcher threw to Mike to pick him off. Mike caught the guy dead to rights (I never understood that expression) but as the guy ran back to the bag he smacked into Mike's hand, and everybody heard what sounded like a branch breaking. To make a long story short, Mike broke a bone in his palm and his hand is now in a cast for four weeks, which could really be a pain considering, he, Liane and Charlie all leave for Jamaica in three weeks.
October 12th was a busy day; two fo my friends had babies that day. Beth and Barry K. gave birth to Chase and Eric and Kim F. gave birth to James. Welcome you little Kal's pals. Congrats to all.
Tom and Pam F. have moved into their new home, a huge sprawling place out near The Mariott Lincolnshire.
Brad ran in the Chicago Marathon, hurt his ankle, but still finished the race. Go Bradley, go Bradley, go Bradley, go!
And last but not least, I know the sex of Linda's baby; but I'm not telling.
"Don't let the things that matter most be obscured by the things that matter least" Goethe
Stamp of Approval
Someday after I die, I'm sure that the U.S. Postal Service will want to issue a stamp in my honor, much like they did for Elvis. So in order to have some input into the matter, I've come up with three possible versions, from three different times in my life that can be used, also much like they did for Elvis. Not only do you get to preview the designs, but you can also vote on which version of me you think should be used.
Must See T.V.
Here are some of the shows you'd see on the networks if I were in charge of the '95 season.
All's Well That's Longwell
Dr. Jeff, Medicine Man
Bania Mania
The Tax Files
Camp Campe
Of King's and Kingwill's
Kevinly Bodies
Check it out
Here are some fun things, some of my friends are recommending.
Tom F.
Mary G.
Dawn C.
Brad L.
Linda K.
* This is a movie I saw with Mary many years ago that she said would be good, but was really just a crappy "After School Special" starring Burl Ives and Christy McNichols. The only good thing about this movie the fact that Christy wore a white t-shirt and her nipples stuck out during the whole thing.
10 of My Favorite
The Batman James Bond (Sean Connery version)
The Count of Monte Cristo Merlin Indiana Jones Luke Skywalker Robin Hood Wolverine Duncan Idaho Sherlock Holmes
Spotlight On...
Birthday:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Current Home:
Working On:
Worst Job Experience:
The Last Good Movie I Saw:
The Book I've Been Reading:
Favorite Pig Out Food:
Nickname:
Favorite Performer:
Prized Possession:
People always think I'm:
I'd give anything to meet:
Favorite Annual Event:
A really great evening to me is:
My Fantasy Is:
The One Thing I Can't Stand is:
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself:
I'm Really Good At:
My Most Irrational Act:
If I've Learned One Thing In Life It's:
Major accomplishment:
Three words that best describe me:
On August 19th, Tom T. & Mary G. exchanged wedding vows in what was reported to be a very beautiful and emotional ceremony. The ceremony was held in the garden of "Pops for Champagne" and afterwards family and friends met at Tom & Marys to celebrate. The entire staff of Kal's pals wishes the newlyweds the best of luck in what is sure to be a wonderful marriage.
1976
1991
2015
Follow the adventures of Brad Longwell, family counselor and all around nice guy, as he deals with the problems of a single man living in the 1990's; as well as the wacky clients and staff at his clinic.
Follow the adventures of Dr. Jeff, family practitioner and all around nice guy, as he deals with the problems of a single man living in the 1870's; as well as the wacky pioneers and townspeople living in the old west.
Mikey B. cuts loose every saturday morning with his wacky hi-jinxs, kooky cartoons, and a goofy cast of characters such as German Candle Girl & Lucky Pierre. With his high energy and non-stop action, Mike makes Pee Wee Herman look like a coma patient.
Danger lurks around every corner as Tom F., CPA and his lovely wife Pam enter the macabre world of corporate audits, tax extensions and I.R.S. agents. Spine tingling chills and thrills. The truth is out there.
Kevin and Rene think that they have inherited a lovely bread & breakfast hotel in New England. It's not until they quit their high pressure jobs, sell their home, that they find out theres been a horrible mistake...instaed of a B & B, they've inherited a trailer park.
Two of the worlds most powerful families struggle for power, money and fame, in a city full of danger, sex and political intrique.
Ex-con Kevin is given a second chance when he is hired by an all girls catholic High School as their new P.E. teacher.
Read It: Kolymysky Heights "It's a fast paced paperback, much like a Michael Crieghton book".
See It: Apollo 13
Listen To It: The Bay City Rollers.
"It so square, it's hip."
Rent It: The Shawshank Redemption
Do It: "Golfing with Kevin is always an experience".
Read It: The English Patient
See It: White Dog*
Listen To It: Van Morrison, Days Like This
Rent It: Love and a .45. "Not really a good movie, but rent it if you want a good laugh".
Do It: "Spring skiing and eating chocolate bars."
Read It: Planning a wedding to remember
See It: Time Cop or Dave (It's not that Dawn doesn't go to the show, it's just that these are the best she's seen lately)
Listen To It: Hootie and the Blowfish "Cracked View Mirror"
Rent It: Murder in the First or A Goofy Movie
Do It: Karaoke
Read It: "I don't know".
See It: "I don't know".
Listen To It: "I don't know".
Rent It: "I don't know".
Do It: "Read a book, see a movie, listen to some music. Oh yeah, run the marathon".
Read It: The Star "The best trash around".
See It: Apollo 13
Listen To It: Hootie and the Blowfish "Cracked View Mirror"
Rent It: Murder in the First
Do It: Apple and Pumpkin picking
Fictional Heroes
Rene C.
September 7, 1960
Lake Forest, Il.
Lawyer.
Arlington Heights, Il. (Get out your novelty sweaters & stretch pants, the floating casinos are coming!)
Redecorating or rather watching Kevin strip wall paper and rip up carpeting.
See "Occupation".
"Apollo 13".
I'm between books, but planning on reading "Lost World" next.
Peppridge Farm Coconut Layer cake.
(I divide the cake into quarters & generally finish it in two days.)
I don't think I currently have one .
(That I've been told about).
Nicholas Cage.
Kevin C. (oh yes, I do own him).
Elizabeth Hurley.
John Lennon.
SummerFest.
Friday, no matter what I'm doing, I don't have to go to work the next day or the day after that!
There are suddenly good restaurants in the suburbs.
Right Wing republicans and/or Born Again Christians
(often the same thing).
Would stop worrying so much.
Rationalizing.
Going to Law school-I really didn't think that one through.
Life isn't fair.
The amount of food I consumed at this year's SummerFest.
Opinionated, organized, caring.