Author Archives: Steve

D&D joke, January 2020 edition

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Steve

The joke in this story is universal on the surface because everybody knows how a screw you gag works or the M Night Shama-lamma twist. Go ahead, read it first before continuing. I think the closest mainstream example to the link would … Continue reading →

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RIP Syd Mead

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Steve

Sci-Fi fans will know Syd’s name alongside Ralph McQuarrie. I think Syd was more of a Futurist though since movie producers hired him to estimate what the designs would be like in the Near-Future flicks he did: Blade Runner, Alien, Star Trek: The … Continue reading →

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RIP Jack Sheldon

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Steve

The most recognizable singing voice on Schoolhouse Rock (“I’m Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction”) passed away before 2019 ended. Jack even provided Bill’s voice for The Simpsons in what was one of their best ever retro jokes…  He also contributed a composite … Continue reading →

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Meet Shea

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Steve

The new year and decade are off to a great start as I announce the official introduction of Shea as my girlfriend. Shea’s name is pronounced “SHAY,” like the stadium that hosted the NY Mets for 24 years or where … Continue reading →

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Farewell 2019, don’t let the door hit you on the ass

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Steve

Hell, I feel the same way about this decade. Sure, Orange Foolius only ruined it for three out of ten years but the Great Equivocator or Black Nixon did a shitty job during the previous seven too. In many ways, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with my friends from Big D!

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Steve

Ami brought the boys with her for a quick visit to see some family members based in Austin. Meanwhile, they all made time to have IHOP with me and I gave the boys LEGOs! Alex (the smiling guy in the … Continue reading →

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Belated Xmas card from the Eighties

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Steve

Pretty good PhotoShop work…way better than mine but the lighting is a tad off when you compare all three of their skin tones. It’s also odd that they didn’t go with the more neutral, universal “Holiday Wishes” given that the … Continue reading →

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Scout, a new cat friend I’ve made

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Steve

Some friends of mine are away for the Holiday Break and I agreed to catsit their funny, lively queen of the house…Scout. She’s a firecracker. However, being crazy for cats, I give her attention galore while I’m in to tackle … Continue reading →

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Happy Boxing Day!

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Steve

Also known as the second day of Christmas with that song Bob & Doug McKenzie sang. The always hilarious comedian George Wallace made a great joke/shoutout on Twitter too: Shout out to the six geese a layin’, makin’ sweet bird … Continue reading →

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Star Wars “fixes” an old Christmas song

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Steve

Just in time to celebrate The Rise of Skywalker, a new friend I made online shared this goofy take on the song people are getting their underpants in a knot over. Last time I checked the lyrics, the male voice isn’t … Continue reading →

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More proof demonstrating Gritty’s awesomeness! 12/19 edition

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Steve

A bitchin’ freebie at Waterloo Records promoting the Ramoms, a silly band using that play on words bit, promoting their Philly fandom and proving how Gritty is the best mascot in the NHL! I found other songs covered by the … Continue reading →

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I need this for my car!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Steve

Sadly, this quote and its attribution are very, very true. Quick confession about me and cars. When I was a little kid, I loved Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy cars like all my age in the Seventies. I wanted a … Continue reading →

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Some stuff to make Sean Connery calm down

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Steve

Let’s see if this powder sprinkled on to Sean Connery’s dry food helps lower his stress and anxiety with being my kitty. The stuff comes in gel cap form so fat chance he’d swallow it willingly; anyone with a cat … Continue reading →

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My new cat “Sean Connery” making biscuits

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Steve

 Today I took my new kitty, “Sean Connery” (it’s his working name until I post a poll which is another story on why not yet), to my vet to get his file started, make sure he’s still OK and … Continue reading →

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LEGO Steve & Kathy attended Rise of Skywalker in costume

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Steve

They chose to go with characters from the hit Disney+ show The Mandolorian. Obviously Kathy is the star character while Steve is Cara Dune, a former Rebel soldier and turned ally to the star. Thanks to a special Hidden Side figure, I … Continue reading →

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