Author Archives: Steve

Happy 50th Birthday Matthew Sweet

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Steve

One of the most underrated singer/songwriter/guitarists from the Nineties despite his career going back to the mid Eighties. It took a nasty divorce to make his third album Girlfriend (originally titled Nothing Lasts) to be the breakout Sweet’s career needed. Still a … Continue reading →

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Why things have been “quiet” for a few days.

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Steve

I have a new team manager to report to. Her name is Crystal and she’s pretty cool. My former boss Eddie had me assigned to her because he said I was very vital to his recent success in Enterprise when … Continue reading →

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Buonasera! It’s Italian Heritage Month IV…belatedly

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Steve

Much like the Southern European nations’ stereotype, I’m late and behind schedule! However, unlike Italy’s ex-prime minister Silvio Berloscummy I don’t deserve prison nor are my excuses stronzate. The new month had a crazy start the afternoon of October first; I … Continue reading →

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Life Itself: Worth Seeing

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Steve

Seeing this documentary about Roger Ebert was my personal me-time birthday celebration for 2014. I used to take in a movie back in my twenties but the tradition faded out when I managed to cooler fare as the thirties were … Continue reading →

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New term for Urban Dictionary: DouchebAggie(s)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Steve

douchebAggie: noun; a student or graduate of Texas A&M who enjoys cruel or sophomoric humor. While waiting in queue for the Aquabats concert, a bunch of us were watching these semi-drunk Aggies hanging out on the balcony of their expensive downtown … Continue reading →

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Nichelle Nichols

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Steve

Running into the cast of Star Trek shows continues with living in Austin! Nichelle dropped by Dragon’s Lair for a quick signing because it was on the way to another convention in San Antonio with George Takei and Walter Koenig. Lucky Somara, this … Continue reading →

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Put me in for a gross!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Steve

Kristin posted this as a tribute to Jeremy, but I’m sure she was speaking for all wives and girlfriends because we all know…girls don’t fart as the song goes. Personally, I hope this is true. Of course it could *ahem!* backfire … Continue reading →

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The T-Rex must have some Kryptonite in its teeth

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Steve

Spotted this amusing shirt during my vacation while waiting for Magic Johnson. Given Superman’s incredible strength, the dinosaur should’ve been clocked a few miles away even after John Byrne gimped this ability in the Eighties.

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Happy Birthday Somara!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Steve

Today is a pretty cool day for my wife of 11-plus years. It’s also her 16th birthday with me. I guess you could say our relationship is allowed to drive! Only a few more years before it can buy me … Continue reading →

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Welcome back Mangia!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Steve

The recent rumors were true. Mangia Pizza has returned to Austin’s north side! My favorite deep-dish pizza place in Central Texas regained the location on Gracy Farms (it’s near MoPac and Burnet). The interim place Pizza Bistro was very good … Continue reading →

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A dedication to my ex-roommate

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Steve

If you know anything about Paul’s digestive system, especially after he’s had Real Chili, he’s a virtuoso compared to this guy. I can see a dozen tie-ins with other fans of this music and humor: Beavis & Butt-head, Brian Posehn and Metalocalypse.

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I’m still not Groot (Beer)!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Steve

The other half of a nice gift from those friends. Rocket I had heard of. Groot I had no clue and it appears he precedes the Marvel Universe’s launch in 1961. This does make sense though. Before Stan Lee and … Continue reading →

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Happy First Day of Fall 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve

To me, Labor Day is the official end of Summer and kick off to Fall. Being a Midwesterner, school would agree since its beginning tended to coincide with this arrangement. In Austin, it’s at least a couple weeks away. Phew! The … Continue reading →

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Magic Johnson

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Steve

Glad to get my Brushes with Greatness part of the Vegas trip back on track! I might not be a Lakers fan but Magic Johnson is a player I’ve respected since college. When I was younger, he wasn’t on my … Continue reading →

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Austin Pride 2014

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Steve

I really don’t know if this parade and its related events are relatively new or it has been happening for years. Based upon my research, the foundation to run the activities only goes back to 2011. However, I’ve lived here … Continue reading →

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