The Stand Comic Book

My favorite book of all time is The Stand by Stephen King. If you have not read this book you are missing out. Don’t give me that I don’t read horror novels baloney sauce because The Stand is hardly a horror novel. If anything it is adventure novel with some sci-fi elements. Think of it as Lord of the Rings meets I Am Legend. Well the good people at Marvel comics have created The Stand Comic book series and I have just finished the second of the thirty edition series. I can tell you that is a superior effort. The art is breath taking the story telling detailed with out letting the story drag. It is a must pick up for any King fan or comic book geek.

Blog-Worthy?

I have been MIA recently… Why? I am not really sure, I guess not much has happened that I feel is blog-worthy. Now I have recently been using the blog to pick football games (for entertainment purposes only). Unfortunately I was so bad it at picking games it got depressing, so I have suspended that for the time being (meaning forever). In other news my wife has started a blog (I know, what a copy cat right?) detailing our impeding arrival so feel free to take a gander if you are in need of a little sleep aid. Actually it is not half bad; however she does something called spell-check, which removes all the gritty realism of a blog like mine. Well feel free to give Sarah's blog a read if you like, but be for warned, she talks about be gassy.

http://reavesfam.blogspot.com/

NFL Picks Week 7

Oh my, how did we get so far off track? Last week should have been a good one. I made what seemed like at the time all the correct picks. But again the wheels came off and I had my worst week yet this season. Worst yet my season total dipped below the 50/50 mark. Lets see if I can pull this thing out of the crapper and make up some ground this week.

49ers (+10) at Giants- I like the G-men here. The trip from the west coast is tough and the 1:00pm game is even tougher. Its a big number but I think the G-Men cover.

Steelers (-9 1/2) at Bengals- While the Bengals have the worst record in football, they are not regularly being blown out which makes 9 1/2 a home versus a division rival troubling. I am taking the Bengals and home they can keep it close.

Titans (-9) at Chiefs- I am taking the Titans here in what should prove to be a ugly game.

Vikings (+3) at Bears- The Bears kill me every week. I think they are going to pull this game out, in what could be a struggle. Take the Bears and hope for a push if nothing else.

Chargers (+1) at Bills- How good did the Chargers look last week? This is a 1:00pm cross country trek for the Bolts, but I still like them here. The Bills will give them a difficult game at home, but the Chargers are starting a roll.

Saints (+3) at Panthers- The Saints seem to be clicking as of late and the Panthers are unraveling. I am taking the Saints here.

Cowboys (+7) at Rams- Will Romo play? Will Roy Williams play? Who cares, its the Rams we are talking about. Take a very mad Cowboys team.

Ravens (+3) at Miami- After watching the Ravens get trounced by the Colts its hard to pick them even getting points. I would never bet this game, but forced to pick a winner I will take the Phins.

Lions (+9 1/2) at Texans- This will be real nasty. Take the Texans and thank your luckily stars you are not a Lions fan.

Jets (-3) at Raiders- Jets... why? Because its the freaking Raiders.

Colts (-1) at Packers- The Colts will need to bring their A game, but I like them coming off of last weeks momentum building game.

Browns (+7) at Redskins- I like the rally after last weeks loss and cover here.

Seahawks (+10) at Bucs- Bucs... Seahawks are terrible.

Broncos (+3) at Pats- I like the Broncos to pull the upset here.

NFL Picks Recap Week 6

The Poor get poorer... I am missing games at an alarming rate. This is getting uglier than a night of Saki bombs and rice wine. I cannot be brought to give details on how bad this past week was... so a simple wrong or correct will have to do.

Panthers -2 at Tampa - I like the Panthers here. Tampa came back down to earth last week and the Panthers are coming off the bye week. They will cover here, no problem.

Recap- Wrong

Rams +13 at Redskins - Skins all the way here. The Rams are the worst team in football and Hazlett will not make one bit of difference.

Recap- Wrong

Bengals +8 1/2 at Jets - I love the Jets here. Palmer is out and the Jets had a week to work on some new wrinkles. Jets will crack this wide open at home.

Recap- Correct

Raiders +7 at New Orleans - Raiders owner Al Davis is a coward. Take the Saints for no other reason than that.

Recap- Correct

Miami -3 at Houston - This is tough because Houston should have won last week vs Indy and biffed the end of the game away in a whack job finish (I loved it, but that was sick). Do they come out mad or defeated puppies. I say defeated puppies. I say grab the Fins and don't sweat the points.

Recap- Wrong

Chicago -2 1/2 at Atlanta - ATL is a much improved dream, but this is a sucker bet. Chicago's D will break Matt Ryan in two. jump on this game with both feet. Chicago all the way.

Recap- Wrong

Lions -13 1/2 at Vikings - Vikings. Enough said.

Recap- Wrong

Ravens +4 at the Colts - I cannot believe this spread. I hate to say in but I will be betting B-More. I think the Colts pull this one out a game that will likely be decided by a FG.

Recap- Wrong

Jacksonville -3 at Denver - I like Jacksonville here. Denver's D is all kinds of bad so Jones Drew and Taylor will go nuts.

Recap- Correct

Eagles -4 1/2 at 49ers - I think the Eagles are going to wipe the floor with the 49ers. I think this is a two toucher.

Recap- Correct

Cowboys at -4 1/2 at Arizona - Boys will not let this one be close after last weeks scare. Arizona is basically a home game for the Cowboys.

Recap- Wrong

Green Bay+1 at Seattle - I love this game. Grab the Packers and count your money.

Recap- Correct

Pats +5 at San Diego - Hmmm. This one is a tough call. I think i go with the Pats and the points. San Diego is in a free fall, and even if they win, it will be close.

Recap- Wrong

Giants -7 1/2 at Cleveland - G-Men all the way. Points scare me, but they have played great all season and Mistake by the Lake is in bad shape.

Recap- Wrong

Week 5 Record – 5 – 9 – 0
Season Record – 30 – 34 – 3

Geek or not to Geek that is the question.

Am I a Geek?

Hmmmm… I would have never thought of myself as a geek in the past. But more and more I feel I might just be crossing over into true geek-dom. So let me lay out the facts on both sides of the argument and you can decide.

Pro-Geek – Facts about me that could cross the geek Mendoza Line.

I love the Justice League of America and still have my childhood comics to prove it.

I play in two fantasy football leagues. Now on the surface that does not sound bad, actually fantasy football is a bastion of geek-dom draped in the sports.

I write a blog. For real that is some real geeky stuff. I admit it, but if you actually read it you are way worse.

I know the full theme song to Different Stokes and Facts of Life. Maybe this is just weird, not geek-rific.

I have watched every Kevin Smith movie over 50 times.

I like all time travel themed TV shows and movies.

I know what the prime directive is and actually have an opinion of how it affects Starfleet's alien interactions in the universe.

My favorite book is the Stand and I love almost all Stephen King fiction.

I own an Aquaman T-Shirt.

I have all the seasons of Superfriends on DVD.

I love Logan’s Run, Planet of The Apes and all other kitschy 70’s science fiction.

I listen to lots of Podcasts.

Con-Geek - Facts about me that keep me out of the geek hemisphere

I did watch Heroes, but I have recently quit.

I don’t online game.

I don’t play Magic the Gathering.

I am extremely attractive. Seriously, I am way hot… for real.

I am not a fan of Battlestar Galactica, new or old.

I shower on a regular basis.

I really dig Jackson Browne. This fact does not push me in one direction or the other, I just like to pimp my Jackson Browne addiction.

I have never been to a comic convention.

Ok so now you have the facts. What do you think? Am I a geek or no?

NFL Picks Week 6

Alright folks coming into week six I am exactly even on the season at 25-25-3. But this is when I should start making some hay. I have seen all the teams play plenty and I know the contenders and pretenders. I am planning on opening it up this week, so strap it on!

Panthers -2 at Tampa - I like the Panthers here. Tampa came back down to earth last week and the Panthers are coming off the bye week. They will cover here, no problem.

Rams +13 at Redskins - Skins all the way here. The Rams are the worst team in football and Hazlett will not make one bit of difference.

Bengals +8 1/2 at Jets - I love the Jets here. Palmer is out and the Jets had a week to work on some new wrinkles. Jets will crack this wide open at home.

Raiders +7 at New Orleans - Raiders owner Al Davis is a coward. Take the Saints for no other reason than that.

Miami -3 at Houston - This is tough because Houston should have won last week vs Indy and biffed the end of the game away in a whack job finish (I loved it, but that was sick). Do they come out mad or defeated puppies. I say defeated puppies. I say grab the Fins and don't sweat the points.

Chicago -2 1/2 at Atlanta - ATL is a much improved dream, but this is a sucker bet. Chicago's D will break Matt Ryan in two. jump on this game with both feet. Chicago all the way.

Lions -13 1/2 at Vikings - Vikings. Enough said.

Ravens +4 at the Colts - I cannot believe this spread. I hate to say in but I will be betting B-More. I think the Colts pull this one out a game that will likely be decided by a FG.

Jacksonville -3 at Denver - I like Jacksonville here. Denver's D is all kinds of bad so Jones Drew and Taylor will go nuts.

Eagles -4 1/2 at 49ers - I think the Eagles are going to wipe the floor with the 49ers. I think this is a two toucher.

Cowboys at -4 1/2 at Arizona - Boys will not let this one be close after last weeks scare. Arizona is basically a home game for the Cowboys.

Green Bay+1 at Seattle - I love this game. Grab the Packers and count your money.

Pats +5 at San Diego - Hmmm. This one is a tough call. I think i go with the Pats and the points. San Diego is in a free fall, and even if they win, it will be close.

Giants -7 1/2 at Cleveland - G-Men all the way. Points scare me, but they have played great all season and Mistake by the Lake is in bad shape.

NFL Picks Recap Week 5

Buffalo +1 - I like Buffalo here. Boldin is out for Zona which will enable the Bills D to key on the Zona passing game. I like the Bills to win on the road here.

Recap- Missed here, but Edwards was knocked out in the first series of the game. So I really don't feel to bad about this one. I still think the Bills are on the right track this year.

KC +9 1/2 -Oh this is tough, I do not think KC will be in this game, however Damon Huard will help KC keep it in the same solar system. Take the points and pray.

Recap- Ouch!

Bears -3 1/2 - The Matt Millian era is over in Detroit but the losing is not. Bears by a touch.

Recap- Now we are on the right track. Bears destroyed Motown.

Cincinnati +16 1/2 -How mad is Dallas. We will find out. I am taking the Natty to squeak by on points alone.

Recap- Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner! Cincy shows some life. Dallas, slept on them but the more talented team wins in the end.

Tampa Bay +3 - I hate to say this, but maybe Tampa is for real. Denver D is horrible.Indy -3 - The Colts right the ship this week. Please?

Recap- Pushed here... Denver got lucky.

Jacksonville -4 - I think the Jags will win at home in the defensive struggle. The points scare me, but I will eat the 4 and go with the Jags at home.

Recap- I was on the fence on this game all week. I fell on the wrong side.

New England -3 - I hate the Pats, but they are a crafty group. I think they win here, in a tight battle.

Recap- The '08 Pats are not nearly as good as the '07 squad, but do not take them lightly. They will compete all year.


Giants - 7 - Seattle is not good. Take the G-Men coming off the bye week and getting healthy.

Recap- Seattle is one sorry football team. It would take a very large spread to make me get near them this season.

Philly -6 - Philly got job last week and will light up the Skins at home.

Recap- How is Philly losing these games?

San Diego -6 1/2 - Bolts smack down the fins. LT throws for his first TD of the season.

Recap- Bolts playoff chances are going up in smoke.

Baltimore +3 - The Titans fall this week. Ray Lewis just does not age and Collins will not take a team to 5-0.

Recap- Pushed

New Orleans -3 - Not sure about either teams, so I will take the home team and hold on.

Recap- Missed here... I have been pushing the Vikes all season, I change it up for one week and look what happens.

Week 5 Record – 4 – 6 – 2
Season Record – 25 – 25 – 3

NFL Picks Week 5

Time to get this trend stopped! Each week my picks have gotten worse. But I feel very good about this weeks games.



Buffalo +1 - I like Buffalo here. Boldin is out for Zona which will enable the Bills D to key on the Zona passing game. I like the Bills to win on the road here.



KC +9 1/2 -Oh this is tough, I do not think KC will be in this game, however Damon Huard will help KC keep it in the same solar system. Take the points and pray.



Bears -3 1/2 - The Matt Millian era is over in Detroit but the losing is not. Bears by a touch.



Cincinnati +16 1/2 -How mad is Dallas. We will find out. I am taking the Natty to sqeak by on points alone.



Tampa Bay +3 - I hate to say this, but maybe Tampa is for real. Denver D is horrible.



Indy -3 - The Colts right the ship this week. Please?



Jacksonville -4 - I think the Jags will win at home in the defensive struggle. The points scare me, but I will eat the 4 and go with the Jags at home.



New England -3 - I hate the Pats, but they are a crafty group. I think they win here, in a tight battle.



Giants - 7 - Seattle is not good. Take the G-Men coming off the bye week and getting healthy.



Philly -6 - Philly got job last week and will light up the Skins at home.



San Diego -6 1/2 - Bolts smack down the fins. LT throws for his first TD of the season.



Baltimore +3 - The Titans fall this week. Ray Lewis just does not age and Collins will not take a team to 5-0.



New Orleans -3 - Not sure about either teams, so I will take the home team and hold on.

NFL Picks Recap Week 4

No time for the in depth recap, as we are have some peeps over to watch the game. But bottom line is the Reavo Train derailed last week! I biffed 9 games and only got 4 right.

Week 4 Record – 4 – 9 – 0
Season Record – 21 – 19 – 1

Daddy II “The Sequel” This time it’s personal…

For those frequent readers of the blog (all three of you) that have not heard and maybe were wondering where I have been recently (besides picking NFL games)… I am making a return to the hood… fatherhood that is.

Maybe “return” is not the right term, as it’s not like I ever stopped being a father to CJ. But the return to being a father to a new born is definitely something that took a while to wrap my mind a round. I thought at 35 and with a seven year old only 11 short years from the launch pad, I was well past my diaper changing days. Its not that I did not enjoy the first one, but I had decided, in my head at least, Sarah and I were one and done.

So how did we get here? I will save everybody 5th grade health class recap, but my guess is a little to much sushi and wine one night mixed with a little defective birth control (user error maybe?) yada, yada, yada and a baby #2 is on the way. So now we need to get all that stuff that was previously given away or sold, things like a crib, baby monitors and the goofy chair that shakes like a car in need of an alignment.

But that is not to say that I am not excited. Surprised? Yes, but like many things in life the unexpected events are the most exciting and often rewarding. Once you get past the not so fun stuff, like midnight feeding and diapers, you remember all the wonderful things like, giggling babies, first steps, first words and the way your baby looks at you and makes you melt with love. My feeling on kids in general is they are kind of like farts... I dont want to be around yours, but I like mine just fine. I love being a father to CJ and I am thrilled to continue to build the life Sarah and I have together by expand our family by one.

Oh yeah and one of the best parts of the new arrival… The naming! Yes we have to find a name for baby X… Due to a clause in my contract, I have exclusive naming rights to all children that Sarah and I create. The front runners as we speak are Cooper, Brick, Nate, Bailey, Clark, Eight, and Major for a boy. For a girl we are looking at Kelsey, Natalie, Emily and Addison. Let me know what you think.

We are looking at a April 4th release date so be on the look out for Daddy II “The Sequel” This time it’s personal…