Author Archives: Steve

Congratulations Ireland

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Steve

I’m surprised marriage equality passed let alone with 62%, I figured it was going to lose but by a slim margin. Ireland is rather socially conservative and too wrapped around the Catholic Church compared to its counterparts. Well, France is … Continue reading →

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Poor Willie

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Steve

He doesn’t know that these porta’ potties aren’t hooked up to a sewage line to eliminate what Homer has done. In the real world, behold a couple of the new Simpsons series two minifigs I have acquired mashed up with an … Continue reading →

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Happy (belated) 20th Anniversary to Linda and Brian

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Steve

Darn it! The whole David Letterman and life thing threw me off from remembering that yesterday was the Maggi wedding anniversary, aka the Maggis of California formerly of Chicago. Man, it’s hard to believe it was 20 years ago too. … Continue reading →

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The wubba lubba dub dub is strong in this one!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Steve

Spotted at Dragon’s Lair. My favorite touch is Mr. Meseeks as the Darth Vader proxy and the Smiths standing by cluelessly where the droids resided. Can’t wait for the new episodes in July this Summer!

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The new Star Wars Battle Pod game is weak

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Steve

I was so stoked when I saw the preview and articles regarding this successor to the old 1983 video game I still play at Pinballz. Well I got my opportunity to play it a couple times at Dave & Busters … Continue reading →

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Farewell David Letterman

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Steve

It was an amazing run for David Letterman. He outlasted his predecessor and hero Johnny Carson by four years. What’s more impressive is that David received a second chance which was ridiculed by SNL, pundits and fans of Tom Snyder, aka … Continue reading →

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Stars and Rampage get the shaft next season

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Steve

I was pretty stoked about the upcoming Pacific Division and return of the Winnipeg Moose next season in the AHL. However, I forgot the board of governors probably wanted to emulate the NHL’s clunky four-division set up which is what … Continue reading →

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Snake Mountain is a alive with the sounds of…

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Steve

A light-hearted take on He-Man’s nemesis Skeletor. I guess he never really wanted to rule all of Eternia but his evil parents forced him into their line of work. Skeletor had a promising signing career they dashed. I can hear … Continue reading →

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Multi-Pass!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Steve

These Retro action figures just keep getting better and better in their selection of titles! I need to get off my duff to post the Star Trek, Alien and Predator ones I have. Oh yeah, and my Lo Pan from Big Trouble … Continue reading →

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A belated farewell to Highland Mall

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Steve

As April drew to a close, so did the limping finale to Highland Mall. Unlike the frequent sad fates of other malls as per Dead Malls, Highland will live on with a better purpose…a campus for Austin Community College (ACC). … Continue reading →

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So will Maggi Picayune be shifting to Volume VI soon?

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Steve

I wish I knew but while I was home sick, I did do some heavy and deep reflecting over the last few months. Not just about work. Many tangential elements centered around me, me and me! I mean, I have … Continue reading →

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Avengers: Age of Ultron Must See

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Steve

The Marvelverse succeeded in victory number 11 as I once asked in Guardians of the Galaxy. Now we also know that the answer to what Disney has bet the farm on for number 12 to take the title away from Pixar…Ant-Man … Continue reading →

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Harry Shearer leaving The Simpsons would be a good ending

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Steve

The primary story/explanation of Harry leaving so he can pursue other projects is absolute crap in my opinion. Hank Azaria and Julie Kavner still act in movies, TV and plays while Dan Castellaneta and Nancy Cartright continue to provide voices in … Continue reading →

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Some overdue good news involving Las Vegas

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Steve

Now that my recent relapse of the flu has subsided, I can finally get back to what I enjoy, namely writing/posting good news. Last week had a doozy. Drum roll please… Our final timeshare deed is now paid in full! … Continue reading →

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Let’s hear it for the rain in Central Texas…

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Steve

…we sure needed it but its side effect has been making me feel like crap. The symptoms I have are similar to a cold/flu yet I don’t have a temperature. Could’ve fooled the rest of my body given the headache … Continue reading →

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