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RIP: Joe Kubert

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Steve

The man synonymous with the DC characters Sgt. Rock and Hawkman (Silver Age mostly) passed away yesterday. Although I wasn’t into the comic books Kubert usually drew, he had a very recognizable style. He also had moved into semi-retirement around … Continue reading →

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Angel & Jack Duet!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Steve

I found the Lowrys’ two shy cats hanging out on Alaire’s digital piano. My guess is they think I can’t see them behind the music stand. The area covering the instrument’s guts must cooler and has a better view than … Continue reading →

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My menopausal nightmare!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Steve

Somara jokingly used her Pinballz tickets to buy this little gag gift to hilarious results. I couldn’t wear it because I already have a ton of facial hair, the addition of a Gene Shalit cookie broom on my lip would result … Continue reading →

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Six hundred miles crossed!

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Steve

Today I achieved a minor goal in the mileage department, the major one will be Albuquerque which according to my calculations should happen during our upcoming vacation. Now that I’ve regained my daily routine of three miles, I am going … Continue reading →

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Major cartoon geek alert

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Steve

All the diehards probably already know but sometimes the news slips through and I know numerous casual fans with priorities. So without further ado… During the next season of Archer, the slacking super spy will visit the world of Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Bob Hoskins retires

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Steve

Reading the news regarding Bob’s involuntary retirement because he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease was a damned shame. I had been thinking about his body of work recently thanks to seeing The Wall for the Summer of 1982 fest. … Continue reading →

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RIP: Marvin Hamlisch

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve

Marvin was often a boring, somewhat self-centered guest on most shows I had seen but he did compose some of the best, memorable tunes, namely my personal fave, “Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me).” Until Duran Duran’s … Continue reading →

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Happy World Cat Adoption Day

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve

The Maggi household has done its part with the four we have, although Molly and Nemo’s ongoing piss war makes it tempting to trade them in for new models. But whenever I look in their eyes, I relent, remember they’re … Continue reading →

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I know, it’s just a movie

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Steve

A funny and factual T-shirt from the Gordons. It definitely appeals to my interest in Astronomy.

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The Dark Knight Reclines

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Steve

An amusing photo of my nephew Hunter showing off all the DC comics I gave him and his brothers to check out.

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Belated RIP: Sherman Hemsley

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Steve

I’m not sure which is the bigger bummer, the loss of this funny actor or how I found out…through a magazine, not via the instantaneous Internet. Either way, Sherman will be missed even if he was probably retired. As Mr. … Continue reading →

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Blood test mid-2012 results, they’re great

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Steve

To celebrate my 44th birthday and to check on my progress since doubling down with running last Winter, I got my blood drawn. The outcome was pretty great, not perfect and there’s plenty of room for improvement but I think … Continue reading →

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The header for August

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Steve

August is the 15th anniversary of my first trip to Las Vegas which began on the third and went for about four weeks. It’s not the type of introduction I’d recommend for the place. What made it more memorable were … Continue reading →

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Mental Floss Eighties theme-song quiz

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Steve

As Summer hits its final leg, the good people at Mental Floss have posted a theme-song quiz. I nailed nine out of 10! See if you can beat me.

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Happy 54th birthday to Kate Bush

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Steve

The Irish chanteuse gets a nod this year because she finally released an album of original stuff in 2011. Fifty Words for Snow wasn’t exactly great but it certainly beat out the alternatives her peers have gone with…covers or “re-imaginging” their … Continue reading →

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