Author Archives: Steve

Saw a specialist about my coughing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Steve

Don’t be alarmed or too worried but I haven’t been in A-1 health since late July. I caught a Summer cold yet I can’t shake off the coughing element. It has ebb and flowed with the severity. There’s often something … Continue reading →

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Happy belated Bridge birthdays!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Steve

That came off like a tongue twister! Tuesday and Wednesday were nice birthdays amongst the Aggie faction of the Bridge family, aka my Aggie in-laws since College Station is where they live and the parents are both graduates of Texas … Continue reading →

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Demonstrations of Austin humor

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Steve

While walking near downtown, going to the wrong destination for Sunday’s GWD match before the Geek Bowl, I spotted these businesses. Pretty clever and groan inducing.

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Waterloo Records’ Muppet Mascot

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Steve

He can be spotted at the back of the store, where you can place special orders from the friendly staff members. I think whoever put this Muppet together did a hilarious job since the character fits a stereotype about record-store … Continue reading →

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Lego Zoltar spotted at Pinballz

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Steve

The Lego Zoltar I made for Pinballz has been moved to his new home, inside the Zoltar fortune-telling machine where he will assist with the outcomes!

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Backyard cat situation getting resolved

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Steve

Cats must gossip or have some kind of cat-based Twitter. Additional strays have been showing up for the free meal lately: a tortie, a gray-white combo with jowls (un-neutered male probably), a little female withe a gray-white combo and now a … Continue reading →

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1994: Austin arrival

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Steve

Has it been 19 years already? Yikes! I remember the day I showed up so clearly too. I had spent the night in Garland (‘burb of Dallas), took my time getting ready for the final leg of the trip, saw … Continue reading →

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Fezes are cool, and edible

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Steve

Somara’s Cakes has been rather neglected since last Summer. It doesn’t mean she stopped making them, Somara just had to take some time off due to the surgery and holidays. Enough about that, this interested mix of Doctor Who props/references … Continue reading →

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This month’s header courtesy of ~RAWR-DRAGON

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Steve

I stumbled upon this great piece of fan art through the Deviant Art site. It’s a cool place where people do numerous things with all media. I often check it out when I see a tribute or interpretation. This Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lester!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Steve

I should’ve know there was a significance to seeing horror afficionado Joe Bob Briggs (more on him later) last night! Today is my sensei‘s birthday. Lester has much to celebrate because his upcoming game is or will be shipping soon! … Continue reading →

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Depression bout #2 for 2013, the relapse

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Steve

One of the most frustrating things about anxiety/depression is its ability to subside by the time you see the doctor. This happens to me fairly often and I hate it. I usually keep a list on hand to share with … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated Birthday to Mrs. Incredible…Melia!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Steve

Melia’s birthday was last Friday (1/25) but I couldn’t let this sweet picture of her family wearing our Christmas presents slip through. The kids will only be close to the characters’ ages for a short window, namely the stand-in for … Continue reading →

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Atari hits the skids

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Steve

The news has been making the rounds about their recent bankruptcy. I caught a couple days ago from NPR’s Marketplace and now there’s an editorial in the Guardian. With all their ups and downs alongside the video-game industry, I could’ve … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Cindy

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Steve

The lady with the easy-to-remember birthdate…1-2-3, aka 1/23. I suppose someone with December 3rd would share this trait as I’m thinking it over. Wishing her, hoping she’s staying warm up there in the Minneapolis area, I’m checking a current weather … Continue reading →

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Hipso Facto logo off to print!

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Steve

Finalized today since the bowling shirt company needed it in a vectored format, aka it can be modified through Adobe Illustrator. The shirts’ arrival is going to be under the wire due to the process of gaining a consensus and … Continue reading →

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