The Tangeman Family Blog

I've been catching up on the hit AMC show Mad Men, which takes place in a Manhattan advertising agency circa 1960. The building the age...

We dressed Yuki up as a black belt karate master for Halloween this year. The animal tolerated this costume better than most. The only thi...

Jack's school pictures have arrived. Many blog readers should get one mailed to them within the next few weeks. Here they are - if you h...

The Nebraska Cornhuskers get most of the attention when it comes to sporting teams from Nebraska. But on a trip to Omaha this weekend, I dis...

There was a request for a pic of the new bike and the owner's new matching duds. Here it is.

There are two new sauces at Taco Bell. The quick verdict: Verde is a winner, Fire Roasted, not so much. The Verde is a typical green taco...

There is now at least one "green roof" in Lincoln. These things are billed as eco-friendly for the following reasons: they retain...

I shot this interesting video of Jack on the run a few weeks ago at a pumpkin patch. We're going to a different patch today and I'l...

I recently bought a motorbike, a 2008 Honda Shadow 750 with 2100 miles. I kept my other bike, a yellow Gold Wing. I like the Shadow; it'...

I did a comparison test of tequilas. On the right, my usual brand: 1800 Reposada. Good stuff, 100% agave, and $29 for 750 ml locally. On the...

Jack had his first trip to the dentist a few weeks ago and the results were predictable based on his first trip to the barber and recent tri...

Jack and I pulled into Safeway as we wrapped up our Friday evening errands for a couple of items for dinner. It was "dog day" typ...

There hasn't been new OMD music in years. Now there is. On Tuesday their new album is released and based on what I've heard so far i...

Bloomberg / Business Week declare it the best place in Nebraska to raise kids .

I saw this on a bulletin board in Jack's classroom this morning. He's got an interesting perspective on things! Over and out...I...

Here's this year's tunnel walk video. It's presented here without the cheering crowd or the fade in to the team marching throug...

Here's a first. Jack continued his monthly Home Depot project streak thanks to Mom bellying up with the upcoming baby (no pun intended)a...