Author Archives: Steve

We are the reigning champs of Austin…for a while

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Steve

Welcome to the first entry of my new official sub-category (Geeks Who Drink) and re-titled category (Factoids, see the second entry at Webster’s site)! I thought it would be most appropriate to launch this change with our kick-ass victory last week … Continue reading →

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A new kitten at my in-laws’ house

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Steve

The current feline resident, the cat I rescued long ago, Caliban is getting on in years so Carolyn and Tom adopted an adorable calico kitten. They were originally going with a male cat but as you see, this little girl … Continue reading →

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Bender v. Dalek

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Steve

Looks like Abner Doubledeal has found a new money-making promotion for everybody’s favorite drinking robot. Maybe if Futurama can be rescued one more time by a cable channel with deep pockets… One moment… I have received word from the future on … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated 14th birthday to Hunter!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Steve

Last Monday was Hunter’s birthday. We actually got to speak to him that evening too! Well, he’s usually busy with swimming practice or meets, Hunter is a regular Aquaman like his mother. From what I could gather, he had a … Continue reading →

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Obesity still plagues the future as shown below

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Steve

I really dig Star Trek with the exception of Abrams’ re-imagining crap, a by re-imagining I  mean covering up shitty plots with explosions. Early August is traditionally when the big Star Trek convention goes down in Las Vegas to counter all the straights … Continue reading →

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Superman Chucks #2 (to be photographed)

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Steve

This pair I consider my lucky Supes since I was wearing them on the day our GWD team won the Austin Rumble in the Pub; there was even a question about Superman! “Who killed him in the Death of Superman … Continue reading →

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Remodeling underway, you may have noticed

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Steve

With the one-million-word milestone appearing in my virtual rearview mirror, I’m gradually changing up the Picayune‘s categories first. The initial names or classifications were often an afterthought when I first rolled out this site around 2005. Some don’t really hold up … Continue reading →

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Sorry I was away again, had a panic attack

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Steve

Wanted to get out a nice, overdue story before getting to the ugh stuff. As the title says, I was doing OK until about Tuesday morning when the coughing/congestion I’ve attributed to allergies knocked me down for a day or so … Continue reading →

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Joel Hodgson

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Steve

The crown jewel of my 45th birthday celebration: meeting the primary person behind Mystery Science Theater 3000, the magic consultant on Sabrina the Teenage Witch and hot prop/stand-up comedian from the early Eighties…Joel Hodgson! In celebration of the new Alamo Lakeline’s opening … Continue reading →

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Simpsons Chucks II: Homer Simpson

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Steve

I saved wearing my favorite Simpsons character until 7/29. I remember the days when I was younger than Homer, now I’m much older. For those who don’t follow the show (anymore), Homer is permanently 38. These are also the best … Continue reading →

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Helping out with back to cool!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Steve

There was a sale at the Converse Store on the day I returned to get a pair exchanged, and yes, the nice young lady from last time rushed to the back to see what arrived in a size 11. However, … Continue reading →

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Before and after with LED lighting

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Steve

Let’s see how much these new LED-based bulbs lower our electric bill. We’ve installed them in two of our heavier-used areas: the master bedroom and living room. Eventually I would like to press on with the two bathrooms, dining area … Continue reading →

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The 12th Doctor, seems OK

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steve

The frenzy over who got the role was about as meaning as anything the English royal family does. So I’ll try to contain my glee even though this TV show has done more for the world than a bunch of inbred … Continue reading →

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Should I give ’em da’ clamps!?!?

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Steve

An impromptu joke while shopping at Lowe’s and showing off my new Futurama-related shirt dedicated to the wealthiest person in the 31st century. Seems to work. I figure the Robot Mafia is involved with construction.

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Happy 45th birthday to me this week and one million words!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Steve

Another successful four-day weekend for me! It was pretty great, maybe not as cool as last year when Jose and Nancy came down to hang out along with numerous others whose company I dig at Pinballz. This time was a … Continue reading →

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