Author Archives: Steve

“The Suitor”…the Action Director’s Cut!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Steve

Somara’s extra birthday present to Ebeth for the Scavenger Hunt of 2014. A really cool artist was commissioned to do his take on the ending joke from “The Suitor.” I love the slow-motion effect, similar to the ending in Fight … Continue reading →

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RIP James “Rockford” Garner nee Bumgarner

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Steve

A genuine and great actor passed away. Maybe James wasn’t Laurence Olivier or Richard Burton (both) but he was certainly someone who illustrated the American journey. Two really solid obituaries are available from the Old Gray Lady and the paper I prefer because … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Butler!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Steve

Somara hasn’t made a cool cake in a while so we were stoked at the opportunity she received for my friend Ebeth’s group celebration, more on that later. Ebeth wanted to go with her favorite joke from Adventure Time‘s episode “The Suitor.” … Continue reading →

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A recent story about my “trademark” footwear

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Steve

Last weekend, NPR aired a story about Chuck Taylor, the man behind the shoe which is what most people know him for. I for one did my homework about the guy years ago but click here to learn more.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Steve

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is so far my number one pick for the Summer ever since I watched the trailer last Winter. Whether or not I’m right will be disclosed later but overall the Summer 2014 movie season … Continue reading →

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Spaceship!!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Steve

A thoughtful little gift from Somara when she attended the recent Austin Comic Book Convention last weekend. I have it posted up in my cubicle. Hopefully this will inspire me to run my ass off to thinness and victory.

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Happy Birthday to two fabulous ladies

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Steve

Yesterday was Kristin, who I prefer to call KK, but I need to find a new handle because Jeremy (the husband) gets confused due to another relative in his life with the same moniker. We celebrated her big day with an awesome … Continue reading →

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Suck it von Doom!

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Steve

Nick’s Summer diorama featured a super-villain Jeopardy tournament sponsored by the Red Skull, Arnim Zola running the computers and Dr. Victor von Doom as the host. The contestants were Boba Fett, Darkseid and comic-relief villain Dr. Klaw. I think Captain America … Continue reading →

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All 50 states in Lego form

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Steve

Courtesy of the site The Brick Fantastic.

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Happy third birthday Isis

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Steve

After living around our yard for a couple years and dropping off three litters of kittens, we made Isis officially our kitty. The day we brought her back from the shelter was declared her new birthday. The first week was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Steve

Today is the first time we get to celebrate with your new friends Elizabeth and Matt. If I never told you online friends, Ebeth (her nickname) is someone I met waiting in line to meet George Takei last Fall. We all … Continue reading →

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Some non-long underwear books

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Steve

Before Evan Dorkin started writing Space Ghost Coast 2 Coast, Shin Chan and Yo Gabba Gabba! There was Milk & Cheese, Dork! and these losers…The Eltingville Club which ridiculed the dark side of fandom when it wasn’t publicly acceptable, nor profitable. You know, the late … Continue reading →

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A good naming essay from GQ

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Steve

Great suggestion from Cindy and we’re both shocked it came from GQ. However, the author forgot one thing…stupid people tend not to read, they’ll be waiting for the miniseries or film of his advice. Naming a child is something Somara and … Continue reading →

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Hi diddly ho neighborino!

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Steve

My Lego attempt isn’t perfect, but the Lord says to love thy neighbor. Shut up Flanders! Okaly dokally doo!

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Four great amusements from 1989 is the header

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Steve

This month’s header is the big tribute to the Summer of 1989, the best Summer I ever had in college. All the lessons I learned and mistakes I made in 1988 were perfected to make 1989 not suck. I did … Continue reading →

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