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New podcasts I’m hooked on #1
Let’s see, I started this story about two years ago and by now I have changed my listening habits again as a couple podcasts either fizzled out (sadly, the AC due to the host’s new baby, ONN stopped distributing via … Continue reading
“Obscure” Action Figures are coming!
I use the quotes around the term because some of these characters have appeared as McFarlane or other brands. These upcoming figures are likely to be modeled after the Star Wars 3 3/4″ (9.5 cm) toys Kenner succeeded with despite Fisher Price … Continue reading
Now it’s the Freezapocalypse!
Central Texan schools, governments and businesses (included my employer) decided to err on the side of overreaction today since last week they didn’t heed the wiser heads. Sure Atlanta got ridiculed on The Daily Show but we made the front page … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to the Bridges!
Yesterday was my brother-in-law Aaron’s and today (which may be tomorrow already in Doha) is Wyatt’s. Lucky ducks. According to my weather widget, it’s pretty mild over there but more importantly, it’s isn’t freezing cold like Central Texas…another weather advisory … Continue reading
D&D Storage Solution
Cursed Big Lots! What started as a quick expedition for Jones Soda or Monster-brand coffee drinks, ended in some inventiveness. While perusing the toy section I spotted these cheap chests. Then inspiration set in. I rushed to the car, grabbed … Continue reading
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Cool stuff in the new Apple parking garage
Now that I think about it, this is Apple’s first garage in the 15 years I’ve worked here. Well to demonstrate its commitment to being a greener corporation, the garage has recharging stations capable of servicing four electric cars; two per … Continue reading
Cats give a tour of Japan!
FaceBook being filled with Internet-Mental pollution is old news but I cannot resist checking out the various links to Love, Meow which tells stories about cats rescued from horrible situations. This movie is much happier. Somebody a couple years ago managed … Continue reading
1994: Twenty years in Austin!
Time to start another countdown today but I want to celebrate twenty years in my adopted home! Austin has been good to me and I hope I’m returning the favor, probably not. I fear I left a trail for other … Continue reading
Happy Belated birthday to Lester
I didn’t forget this year, I was swamped by other crap in my life which prevented me from posting in advance or on time. We have had a nice exchange by e-mail, getting his address right (again, I screwed upon … Continue reading
Running pretty late
Sleetapocalypse hasn’t helped much but I’ve been bogged down by a handful of other matters plus I have a horrendous headache today thanks t0 staying up too late. However, I think there will be a slew of stories between all … Continue reading
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Creeper/Minecraft Cake
It has been almost a year since Somara had anything to post. Actually I think she did something last Fall before we left for Vegas…and then lost the camera, a very expensive camera. Fear not, Somara is saving up for … Continue reading
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Snowpocalypse becomes Sleetapocalypse
The charmed-life theory proved itself again today for me. At first it didn’t because the bad-weather line for work said, “all is normal, come to work.” I thought, they’ve got to be kidding!? I wasted probably a couple liters of gas … Continue reading
1994: Final weekend in Chicago
Well, it wasn’t the final weekend I’ve had in Chicago, I’ve been back a few times since. What happened was my last trip by car to spend a long weekend with the friends I liked. After I returned to some financial stability, I … Continue reading
“The Imperial March” put to a shirt
Meet Darth Kathy. A very cool and fun co-worker of mine. A while back she posted something about wanting John Williams’ “The Imperial March” to be played at her wedding. Then this shirt design popped up. I couldn’t resist getting … Continue reading
1994: TSR v. GDW
My pre-Austin vacation was nearing its halfway point by this idiotic court appearance I had to make. I still have no idea why I was dragged in as a witness for the lawsuit. I was a rather insignificant person who … Continue reading