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Desserts & Candy

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3 New "Friends of the Week"

Ed Sobczak

Eddie was my firearms instructor and partner at the Cudahy police department when I was a crisis interventionist there. We became fast friends, and when I moved to Madison, he would make the trip and we'd go to thrift store shopping, looking for antiques, which he loved. Sadly, Eddie died a few years ago, and he's still sorely missed. His love of continuing education, writing and debate made him a fascinating life-long friend.

Walter Waggoner

I'm not sure where Walt lives now, after retiring as a UMC minister (he moved around some in that job), but we stayed in touch for years. He's shown here after he traveled from out of state to attend Kev's and mine booksigning event in Madison. Walt was the first to invite me to preach for him in Cudahy, WI, and he took my ministerial education under his wing as my sponsor as a police chaplain. A GREAT man and mentor.

Lisa B. Nelson, Madison, WI

Lisa and I hosted monthly "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" parties with 10 people (who didn't know who else was invited). She's an absolute hoot and treasure, besides being the lobbyist for Walmart and someone who decides where it's charitable contributions go. She's super smart, was in the Army band, and a staunch American partriot. You gotta love her!

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This Week's Book Recommendation: A Confederacy of Dunces

Ignatius J. Reilly, is "huge, obese, fractious, fastidious, a latter-day Gargantua, a Don Quixote of the French Quarter. His story bursts with wholly original characters, denizens of New Orleans' lower depths, incredibly true-to-life dialogue, and the zaniest series of high and low comic adventures". So fun to read.

"Husband of the Week" Collection: Click image for info!

The Hustler

Kev learned to play pool as a youth after his dad bought a pool table and put it in their family basement. Kev remembers using library books to level the legs so it wouldn't wobble. He played pool for hours and hours, which I think reveals a lot about his ability to play pool and his continued disinterest in books....

Super Dad

Kevin stepped in to a family with a 14-year old son and raised him to adulthood, teaching PJ to drive and what it means to be a man. He still holds up PJ with his encouragement and love. In return, PJ took Kevin's surname as his legal last name -- and that's quite a bond.

Great work, Dad.

Marco Polo Champion

Whether he's on the hunt or trying to escape detection, this man gets the blue medal. Kev has an unsual ability to "Polo" when he doesn't want to be found, and to "Marco" when you don't want to be found. But then again, who would want to hide from this dude? You'd be missing a lot of fun.

Navy Man

Kevin spent 23 years serving his country in the Navy. So we have the military to thank for his ability to fall asleep in 10 seconds (sometimes standing up), his sense of humor (he was a comic news anchor on Navy ship radio), and his ability to speak Russian (we'd have to kill you if we told you why the NSA taught him that....)

Certainly he's come to my defense several times, so I appreciate his background and the military discount that area stores offer!

Dog Groomer

Who ya gonna call when the dog rolls in fish guts or, just as bad, another pooch's droppings? I'm lucky that my hubby is willing to don a water-proof apron and hit the big sink with little Gene.

Explorer

Despite being geographically challenged, with no internal sense of north or south, east or west, KXP is always open to new adventure. All he needs is a friend with a sense of direction and he's ready to get in the boat or put on his hiking boots.

Rain Man

He thinks he's a very good driver, that's why.

Kevin is a romantic driver: He's never met a pothole or manhole he hasn't at least kissed. And that's probably enough said about that....

Mad Dog Patrick

Who doesn't want to be married to a hulk? That internet puppy-saving baby alligator wrestler has nothing on my man. Who can lug super heavy tubs of Christmas decorations down from the attic? Who moves furniture at his wife's whim? Kevin "Mad Dog" Patrick, you definitely are the alpha dog in this house (this week).

The Gangsta

I cannot take this man anywhere that he isn't swamped with ladies hoping to charm him away. From the crushes to the outright flirtations, he's not the one who needs a gun -- I do! P.S. This image is not photoshopped, it's truly what I put up with when I go out with my eye-candy hubby.

The Entertainer

He's the life of the party, the guy with the funny quips and nonsensical trivia facts. He stands out, even minus the goofy glasses, fake mustaches, eyepatches, or pointy hats.

Kev draws you in. He loves people and people love him. Whether he's Santa, a pirate, a fortune teller, the Easter Bunny, or the "Real McCoys" grandpa, he's a walking party everywhere he goes.

Armchair Quarterback

The wrong one of us is wearing headphones when football (or other sports) is on TV. While his headset means I don't have to listen to sports announcers, I still get the full benefit of Kevin's shouted instructions to the team.

(And his advice isn't limited to sports: Kevin is also a committed frontseat-backseat driver when he rides in my car.)

Dr. Doolittle

He's the deer whisperer (and helper, since he feeds these fellows his oat crackers). KXP recognizes animal souls and they are attracted to his.

Senor Kevin Patrick

It's great to be married to Senor/Senior Kevin Xavier (pronounced"hav-yair" this week) Patrick. KX is a spicy dude always up for an afternoon siesta or an evening fiesta.

And he's a wise guy with on-the-spot advice: "Don't worry: if it's chili today, it could be hot tamale."

Bonus: He mows the yard.

Santa Hubby

Santa works all year to bring our family gifts because he loves us. He's the perfect husband (ho ho ho), and his eyes do twinkle when he tells punny jokes. He wears specs when he reads, does actually love cookies and milk, and he likes to spread a jolly spirit and bring smiles wherever he goes. We love you, Santa.

Kevin Van Wrinkle

Who can fall asleep instantly -- even while his wife is talking to him? That's right, Kevin "Van Wrinkle" Patrick. He's says it's due to Navy training, but I think it's a more recently acquired, greatly practiced skill.

The upside: It gives me opportunity to bring packages into the house unseen -- though I've suspected his real super power is seeing through closed eyelids.

Pirate Kevin Patrick

I never should have bought Kevin that bb-gun for Christmas. He never should have fought the law; the law won. He didn't realize, when he checked the organ donor box on his driver's license....
Okay, wearing an eye guard is not funny when it's you. (It's not me -- or you. It's Kevin).This pirate look was a result of elective cataract surgery and Kevin's all healed up now and can see distances much better.

Though he still drives
the same....

The Paparazzi Man

Usually he's the paparazzi victim, and carries my water, but sometimes I convince KXP to get behind the camera, too. When he does, my parazzi hubby is the best. He's helped me photograph everything from tombstones to magazine covers.

The Thinker

Yes, he's smart. And yes, he's made other people smarter during his training career. My hubby has a gift for making people think. In fact, we debate quite often, and sometimes it isn't even about the other one's driving skills (or lack thereof).

Pizza Man

This dude loves pizza. Luckily, you can't marry pizza in Wisconsin, the state where we were married, or I might have been his second choice. Like I said, KXP loves pizza. A lot.

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KXP is a choirboy. He wants to do good and he does good. He's charitable and he stays within the lines. That makes a good hubby!

Chef Kevin

Okay, so his specials are beans & weiners, pizza and tuna casserole, but he puts his heart into his food. And we all know that anything tastes better when someone else cooks it. Even the occasional hot dog.

The Hustler

Kev learned to play pool as a youth after his dad bought a pool table and put it in their family basement. Kev remembers using library books to level the legs so it wouldn't wobble. He played pool for hours and hours, which I think reveals a lot about his ability to play pool and his continued disinterest in books....

Super Dad

Kevin stepped in to a family with a 14-year old son and raised him to adulthood, teaching PJ to drive and what it means to be a man. He still holds up PJ with his encouragement and love. In return, PJ took Kevin's surname as his legal last name -- and that's quite a bond.

Great work, Dad.

Marco Polo Champion

Whether he's on the hunt or trying to escape detection, this man gets the blue medal. Kev has an unsual ability to "Polo" when he doesn't want to be found, and to "Marco" when you don't want to be found. But then again, who would want to hide from this dude? You'd be missing a lot of fun.

Navy Man

Kevin spent 23 years serving his country in the Navy. So we have the military to thank for his ability to fall asleep in 10 seconds (sometimes standing up), his sense of humor (he was a comic news anchor on Navy ship radio), and his ability to speak Russian (we'd have to kill you if we told you why the NSA taught him that....)

Certainly he's come to my defense several times, so I appreciate his background and the military discount that area stores offer!

Dog Groomer

Who ya gonna call when the dog rolls in fish guts or, just as bad, another pooch's droppings? I'm lucky that my hubby is willing to don a water-proof apron and hit the big sink with little Gene.

Explorer

Despite being geographically challenged, with no internal sense of north or south, east or west, KXP is always open to new adventure. All he needs is a friend with a sense of direction and he's ready to get in the boat or put on his hiking boots.

Rain Man

He thinks he's a very good driver, that's why.

Kevin is a romantic driver: He's never met a pothole or manhole he hasn't at least kissed. And that's probably enough said about that....

Mad Dog Patrick

Who doesn't want to be married to a hulk? That internet puppy-saving baby alligator wrestler has nothing on my man. Who can lug super heavy tubs of Christmas decorations down from the attic? Who moves furniture at his wife's whim? Kevin "Mad Dog" Patrick, you definitely are the alpha dog in this house (this week).

The Gangsta

I cannot take this man anywhere that he isn't swamped with ladies hoping to charm him away. From the crushes to the outright flirtations, he's not the one who needs a gun -- I do! P.S. This image is not photoshopped, it's truly what I put up with when I go out with my eye-candy hubby.

The Entertainer

He's the life of the party, the guy with the funny quips and nonsensical trivia facts. He stands out, even minus the goofy glasses, fake mustaches, eyepatches, or pointy hats.

Kev draws you in. He loves people and people love him. Whether he's Santa, a pirate, a fortune teller, the Easter Bunny, or the "Real McCoys" grandpa, he's a walking party everywhere he goes.

Armchair Quarterback

The wrong one of us is wearing headphones when football (or other sports) is on TV. While his headset means I don't have to listen to sports announcers, I still get the full benefit of Kevin's shouted instructions to the team.

(And his advice isn't limited to sports: Kevin is also a committed frontseat-backseat driver when he rides in my car.)

Dr. Doolittle

He's the deer whisperer (and helper, since he feeds these fellows his oat crackers). KXP recognizes animal souls and they are attracted to his.

Senor Kevin Patrick

It's great to be married to Senor/Senior Kevin Xavier (pronounced"hav-yair" this week) Patrick. KX is a spicy dude always up for an afternoon siesta or an evening fiesta.

And he's a wise guy with on-the-spot advice: "Don't worry: if it's chili today, it could be hot tamale."

Bonus: He mows the yard.

Santa Hubby

Santa works all year to bring our family gifts because he loves us. He's the perfect husband (ho ho ho), and his eyes do twinkle when he tells punny jokes. He wears specs when he reads, does actually love cookies and milk, and he likes to spread a jolly spirit and bring smiles wherever he goes. We love you, Santa.

Kevin Van Wrinkle

Who can fall asleep instantly -- even while his wife is talking to him? That's right, Kevin "Van Wrinkle" Patrick. He's says it's due to Navy training, but I think it's a more recently acquired, greatly practiced skill.

The upside: It gives me opportunity to bring packages into the house unseen -- though I've suspected his real super power is seeing through closed eyelids.

Pirate Kevin Patrick

I never should have bought Kevin that bb-gun for Christmas. He never should have fought the law; the law won. He didn't realize, when he checked the organ donor box on his driver's license....
Okay, wearing an eye guard is not funny when it's you. (It's not me -- or you. It's Kevin).This pirate look was a result of elective cataract surgery and Kevin's all healed up now and can see distances much better.

Though he still drives
the same....

The Paparazzi Man

Usually he's the paparazzi victim, and carries my water, but sometimes I convince KXP to get behind the camera, too. When he does, my parazzi hubby is the best. He's helped me photograph everything from tombstones to magazine covers.

The Thinker

Yes, he's smart. And yes, he's made other people smarter during his training career. My hubby has a gift for making people think. In fact, we debate quite often, and sometimes it isn't even about the other one's driving skills (or lack thereof).

Pizza Man

This dude loves pizza. Luckily, you can't marry pizza in Wisconsin, the state where we were married, or I might have been his second choice. Like I said, KXP loves pizza. A lot.

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KXP is a choirboy. He wants to do good and he does good. He's charitable and he stays within the lines. That makes a good hubby!

Chef Kevin

Okay, so his specials are beans & weiners, pizza and tuna casserole, but he puts his heart into his food. And we all know that anything tastes better when someone else cooks it. Even the occasional hot dog.

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The Past Week in Pictures: Apr 4-10

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Apr 4 – 10: We enjoyed Easter dinner, prepared by Georgia, at her and Buddy’s home. Another day, she and I took the ferry and drove to Amelia Island for lunch at Brett’s ocean restaurant. Did some shopping together and another ferry ride back, where I saw a pelican struggling to swallow a big fish! Saw the first hatching of the great egret babies, and the alligators were out in force again at Hanna. Hiked at the beautiful ocean beach twice. Worked in the yard; Kev hired irrigation pros out to cap off some sprinklers for the new deck construction. Florida’s giant winged Palmetto roaches are so freaky! One nearly 2” long tried to join me for a bath. We switched pest control companies and had everything sprayed again from garage to attic to interior walls. Closed out the week with dinner at Ted’s Montana Grill with Buddy and Georgia, followed by Mexican dominoes at our home.

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