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Rest in Peace Scott II

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

Apple, Inc. and Austin lost a great resident last week. Scott definitely belonged and contributed to the quality of life we have. If you want read the more elaborate tribute I wrote about him, contact me (you know how) since … Continue reading →

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Protected: Rest in peace Scott

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

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Made it to cruising altitude!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

This year I adding the stairmaster to my routine in lieu of putting an incline on my running. Besides, the stairmasters are pretty cool, they have landmarks to give you some perspective on how far up you’ve gone. I’ve exceeded … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Chance!

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Steve

I think he’s 15 now but maybe his dad can clue me in while playing the Beatles’ tune and I’m telepathically send Weird Al’s “Happy Birthday” number. Hoping he’s having a good time despite having to go to school at … Continue reading →

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Italian #32: Artemisia Gentileschi

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Steve

Back to the art world for today’s Italian and my entry covers another woman who contributed immensely to what is called the Baroque period, Artemisia Gentileschi. While Sofonisba Anguissola was only allowed to paint portraits, Artemisia had the opportunity to do historical and … Continue reading →

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Happy belated birthday to Matt

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Steve

Forgetting that Friday is the party to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules, not his birthday, I failed to write about it yesterday. Plus I’ve been distracted over some other news that’s still fuzzy. My friend Matt is pretty cool and our … Continue reading →

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The new gym at work is pretty sweet

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Steve

The newer buildings at work in Austin were recently completed while I was away on leave and one contained the new gym. It’s not just larger with more equipment (no more waiting for a stairmaster or treadmill) but the joint … Continue reading →

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New solution to my D&D/PF book “problem”

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Steve

Roleplaying games (RPGs) are awesome but one huge downside is all the books. Sure, many contain optional rules/ideas you don’t have to incorporate if you don’t want to, contrary to the critics claiming “orthodoxy.” I just like to have the … Continue reading →

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My Little Pony cake 2015 edition

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Steve

This year has been a bit slow for Somara’s cakes. It hasn’t been a lack of demand, more along the lines of time with her current work. She did manage to squeeze this one through at the last minute for … Continue reading →

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Italian #31: Domingo (Domenico) Ghirardelli

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Steve

You probably recognize the surname at the grocery store, high-end candy sections or what reminded me to add him this year…the ice cream/candy place in Las Vegas that is situated between the Linq and Flamingo. It’s a good place to … Continue reading →

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Running (exercise) is having fits, starts and stops

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Steve

I was off to a good rebuilding start with the new gym at work (that’s its own story soon) and then boom, ouch! My right foot acted up. It felt like I stepped on caltrops; I don’t know this from … Continue reading →

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Benvenuto! It’s Italian month once again…

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Steve

…and the artificial marketing month of Bricktober courtesy of Lego. This year’s header is a movie poster for a film made 50 years ago. That could be Sophia Loren, she was in practically everything back around the Sixties. However, she … Continue reading →

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Bumper sticker Fall 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Steve

Religion’s rebuttal? “Shut up! You’re going to hell anyway Science, you and your stupid facts and evidence!”

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Happy 35th Birthday Terra Toys

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Steve

The best place in Austin to buy Playmobil celebrated this weekend in conjunction with their new espresso bar (next door). It was pretty sweet. There was cake, a scavenger hunt and party favors. Meanwhile, I picked up some goodies for … Continue reading →

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Why vote for the lesser evils?

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Steve

Unlike Trump, Palpatine doesn’t need to explain how his new policies are going to work to Wolf Blitzer and the numerous, vitriolic Barbie dolls from Faux News. He also dissolved the Senate, I’m confident he’ll “get things done” by dissolving Congress … Continue reading →

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