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James Hong
As Russellmania concluded Sunday evening, the Alamo hosts presented their surprise…James Hong! Since the last movie in the marathon (more on that later) was Big Trouble in Little China, James was the perfect finale. For those who’ve never seen the … Continue reading
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Retro action figures
In honor of Russellmania today, I saved up this sweet link from Awesome Robo (more about that later). Somebody really creative took a bunch of old GI Joes from the Eighties and converted them into action figures based upon R-rated … Continue reading
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900-plus miles achieved in running
Not a bad start for the exercise resolutions of 2013. Hell, last year I hadn’t even gotten across the 300-miles mark. I was practically starting over then but I did manage to exceed 2011’s distance by 30 percent. Now it’s … Continue reading
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Fourteen years ago, a long dinner at Chili’s
I recall the weather was much better that evening too, I only need my biker jacket and my Babs Bunny sweatshirt. I still have the clothing and the lady I met, Chili’s moved to a location closer to the feeder … Continue reading
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Foolishness at the Lego Store
I was in a puckish mood during my latest trip to Barton Creek Mall while perusing the Lego Store. Despite Somara losing my original attempt to make a Joe Bob Briggs Lego dude, I still had his cowboy hat. I … Continue reading
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Netflix streaming gets better this Spring!
Nice to see that Time Warner came to its senses by allowing Cartoon Network and Adult Swim content to be shown alongside all the bitchin’ Nickelodeon and Disney material. Maybe I can catch up on Adventure Time, Regular Show, Robot … Continue reading
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The Time Machine Did It by John Swartzwelder
Book number four on my iPad but I read it a while back, forgot to write about it, got sucked into reading others, namely the Simon Pegg bio and Idiot America (next up for review!). Since Machine was a quick, … Continue reading
Mumbled/Weird lyrics clarified
My only gripe with the Mental Floss article is its brevity. Only 11 entries? Pop/Rock music has hundreds! Queen and Men at Work I already knew. The Eagles didn’t need much work to figure out, those guys were hitting the … Continue reading
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Favorite Stars goal this season!
Rumor has it that forward Cody Eakin, this season’s breakout offensive player on my team will be headed to Dallas thanks to the lockout being officially over (the players ratified the CBA this afternoon as per nhl.com). Last night he … Continue reading
NHL Hockey will (likely) be returning
The NHL’s board of governors has voted for the new CBA but what makes it official for me is Toronto firing its GM. Usually the Maple Leafs wait until there’s actual disappointment: season’s end, they’re eliminated from the playoffs or … Continue reading
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New Chucks for January 2013!
I’ll initiate with the least interesting pair I scored at the outlet store. This set I call Tweed. I can’t remember what the box said nor does it matter. The internal tag has some ramblings over the materials, never mind … Continue reading
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Depression bout #1 for 2013
Cold medicine; gloomy, cold weather; and just bad luck with getting to see my doctor (he has the flu, thus canceling two appointments) makes a recipe for a great experience. Today was the first time I left the house since … Continue reading
Happy 66th Birthday to David Bowie!
The man is full of surprises. Just when I figured he was fading away into retirement last year with his turning 65 and no new (studio) album in nine years, The Thin White Duke pops up. I figure people in … Continue reading
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Farewell Alamo South Lamar/Highball…
…for now. The relatively young, beloved locations are gone so the landlord can “redevelop” the area into unaffordable housing for the Republicans’ offspring while they attend UT and St. Edwards. The other tenants weren’t as lucky. They all had to … Continue reading
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Welcome KUTX!
Public radio proves once again that the problem with the broadcasting industry isn’t technology, it’s content. While commercial stations’ mind and marketshare began to erode in the Aughts, NPR affiliates started their rise in the Nineties. Last Fall the FCC … Continue reading
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