Author Archives: Steve

Stomach Flu 2…Electric Boogaloo

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Steve

Ai yi yi yi, what a rough week. Believe it or not, we in the Midwest use that interjection too, it’s not necessarily unique to Spanish speakers. I often recall my maternal grandfather say it. So much for the nice plans … Continue reading →

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It’s the one-year anniversary of The Lego Movie

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Steve

In honor of the Academy snubbing this movie for even a nomination in animation, I decided to go with showing my support. Truthfully, most Oscar® winning movies suck. They tend to be pretentious, boring and were only released within a … Continue reading →

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My Austin Arrival turns 21…

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Steve

…now it can legally buy me an overpriced beer on Sixth Street! The only thing today has in common with the memorable day is the weather, it’s raining intermittently. It was somewhat warmer in 1994, but then again, it was … Continue reading →

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Belated happy birthday to my sensei Lester

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Steve

Thanks to his birthday being the last day of a month, I often miss/forget it, never mind the calendar software with reminders. It’s rather late because Somara got ill Sunday night and I think she gave some of it to me. I … Continue reading →

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Happy belated 133rd birthday to FDR

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Steve

True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made. Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power … Continue reading →

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A new junk food stop for the annual Vegas pilgrimage

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Steve

Back in 2003, the must-eat junk food stop was Carl’s Jr/Hardees, now we have one in Cedar Park near the Stars’ arena. Next came Raising Cane’s down the street from our timeshare. Those have popped up all over Austin. Steak … Continue reading →

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Lego Hipsters courtesy of Lego and The Guardian

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Steve

Since Lego created these (more can be seen here), they have a Danish spin so that would explain why the little European nation’s Hipsters are more color coordinated.

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Michael Moorcock

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Steve

Friday evening at Book People was an awesome evening meeting my favorite Fantasy-Multiverse author, 20-year resident of Texas…Michael Moorcock! Outside of fans (both Fantasy and Metal) and D&D players, he probably isn’t well known so the easiest answer I can give … Continue reading →

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Cue up the harmonica solo!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Steve

Damn you Hot Wheels for finally making the impulse buy I was trying to avoid at HEB! Mattel finally made the TV/Movie replica I was willing to shell five bucks out to have, Jim Rockford’s Pontiac Firebird that he often … Continue reading →

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Jack White

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve

I got to attend the first of two sold-out shows to see Jack White, a guy who gives Dave Grohl a contest on how many side bands can they be in. At least, these two artists manage to bring their … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Melia!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve

Although Melia is about 1000 miles away, she is always present in many ways around Austin. For me, it’s bugging the kids to write me to back share their designs to help out with my nephews. The weather is pretty lousy in … Continue reading →

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Somara’s flexing her master builder skills!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Steve

Somara developed this while sorting all the Legos we have around the house. I love it! The minifigure for my keys will be changed out with someone I want.

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Scooby Doo Lego!

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Steve

I know at least several people who will be first in line for this. According to the various stories, the two sets will be arriving this Summer. Seems about right. The people I’ve met at the Lego Store say the … Continue reading →

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A slight change on the site with Comments

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Steve

My friend Jeremy was an enormous help with the migration but the cause of the past server’s issues were probably driven by spammers and how the site was organized. Thanks to his WP Fu, the posts were organized more logically … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Cindy

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Steve

Last night I finished reading American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodward and I’m proud to say Cindy is atypical of what the author claims are the standard attitudes of the region. … Continue reading →

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