Author Archives: Steve

1988: Greatest Summer Ever Chapter One

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Steve

Today is Bastille Day (in America) which means Summer is more than half over. I’m horribly behind schedule with all the posts I want to do this year thanks to housesitting, work (my team is expanding by 20 percent in a … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Leave a comment

Happy under-the-wire Birthday to KK!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Steve

The recently dubbed new and improved Mrs. Derr celebrates her birthday today. She says she shares it with Patrick Stewart. I’ll go with that. I do know it’s also David X Cohen’s (the co-developer/showrunner of Futurama for the uninitiated). Hope she … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Hall of Fame stiffing and AHL re-alignment

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Steve

This week, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced who was being inducted. If it weren’t for Chelios getting in, I’d say their Canadian bias were showing since Roenick, Housley and Tkachuk got stiffed. Lindros was a stretch for a nomination. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey | Leave a comment

Introducing Princess, but she is getting a new name.

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Steve

As the chapter closes on what was called the Backyard Cats series, a new one opens with the official adoption of the cat behind all the stories…Princess. That is the name the kids on the other side of the fence … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Leave a comment

Are you pondering what I’m pondering Darth Pinky?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Steve

I think so Brainperor, but if we call them Sunnytroopers, shouldn’t their helmets have smiles on them? That’s the best I could do after several weeks. How the writers for Animaniacs and Pinky & the Brain pulled off those jokes must’ve been an Olympic-level … Continue reading →

Posted in Funny Ones, Shirts | Leave a comment

Now there’s dedication

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Steve

Fans recognize that awkward running style/silhouette of Hank and Dean Venture! This young lady had it tattooed on her arm. Now there’s fandom! Should I ever get to write my long overdue Venture Brothers trivia tournament, I better see her present. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures | Leave a comment

Backyard Cats…epilog?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Steve

On Sunday afternoon we took Princess Buttercup and her litter to AHS. Originally the plan was to have the kittens go while mama would be spayed at White Rock. Given Miette’s medical bill, PB would be joining the children instead. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Leave a comment

Simpsons Chucks I: Bart Simpson

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Steve

Converse continues to be on a roll! First was the rock n’ roll lines. Then it was the DC Comics followed by Dr. Seuss. Last month it paid off to be on their mailing list amongst the ongoing spam I … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversions, Pictures | Leave a comment

Update on the cats we do live with

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Steve

I know there’s been beaucoup news regarding Princess and her ilk (they all go to AHS today, we can’t afford to handle Princess as much as I love her) so I want to let you know our three “children” are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Leave a comment

No muscle suit, just pure West

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Steve

Courtesy of Hot Topic!

Posted in Funny Ones, Shirts | Leave a comment

Light bulb experiment at Chez Maggi

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Steve

What started as a quick trip to Ikea for $10 worth of recycling bins and hooks to hang stuff in the kitchen morphed into a $100+ shopping spree because there were so many good ideas there. Cursed Swedes, them and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology, Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Backyard kittens captured!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Steve

I forgot to mention that their big sister Nefertiti was taken in to AHS last week. The poor girl cried and panted during most of the journey. We decided it was for the best, Neffie got pregnant several weeks ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Leave a comment

Do you know who else likes toaster strudel?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Steve

Scored this little plush version of Muscle Man, everyone’s favorite clueless catchphrase user from Regular Show, from the new Hot Topic in the Round Rock outlet mall. Couldn’t resist the joke with the frosting packet.

Posted in Pictures | Leave a comment

Our Independence Day from Honda Financial Services!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Steve

I don’t really have an axe to grind with them. Honda’s web site was well organized and easy to use when it came to making our car payments which we no longer have as of today! We paid off the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Leave a comment

RIP Douglas Engelbart

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Steve

Dr. Engelbart made computers easier to use, especially for artists, graphic designers and casual users with his invention…the mouse. At Apple, the mouse is now just an option as some are going with a wireless trackpad. I personally prefer a trackball … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment