Author Archives: Steve

We have a piper down…

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Steve

…I repeat, a piper is down. ‘S all right, he’s just pissed.

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Running distance doubled!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Steve

It does seem that my site is slowly evolving into a running journal but I’ve been hitting all these landmarks recently. Yesterday’s involved mileage or distance. Last year, I was cruising along decently, getting closer to Jose’s house, aka destination … Continue reading →

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Jose & Nancy are coming to my party!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Steve

Mondays are always hard but Jose made my day by sharing his personal good news, then topped it off with his announcement to be in Austin during my birthday weekend! Last year, his in-laws canceled our plans. This year he … Continue reading →

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Brave: Worth Seeing

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Steve

Pixar is back on track but not entirely with this release. After the painfully dreadful, insipid Cars 2 (I have sat through this so I can rightfully complain), things could only get better…yes and no. Yes, because the cast/voices fit the characters … Continue reading →

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iPhone accessories I like (keep reading, there’s a contest)

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Steve

Online T-shirt seller celebrated last week’s solstice by having a 30% off sale. The discount was enough to tempt me into getting a handset for those long calls I actually have on my iPhone. This probably amplifies my status as … Continue reading →

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Happy 60th Birthday Tim Finn

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Steve

As per his song “Haul Away,” Tim was born in Te Awamutu and has gone on to international fame. Maybe not as much renown as his younger brother Neil but Tim does have a larger body of work; Chip scored … Continue reading →

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Zim Strikes Back

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Steve

Hot Topic’s favorite incompetent alien invader gets a proper mashup with Star Wars. I love the added detail of GIRbacca’s zipper and seam being visible.

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Summer of 1982 VII: The Thing

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Steve

We are now hitting the home stretch to the official Summer of 1982 celebration with the only remake in the batch. As I’ve often confessed, Horror isn’t a strong topic for me so I recruited some local expertise from Jarrett, … Continue reading →

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2002: Tree Planting

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Steve

Today and tomorrow the weather will have temperatures exceeding 100F/40C. It appears that matters are going to crest and Austin then returns to the equally awful mid 90F/upper 30C climate. This isn’t exactly a shock other than the heat wave … Continue reading →

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Life in Hell ends

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Steve

Matt Groening finally threw in the towel on what launched his career; Back in the Eighties someone gave James L. Brooks a poster version of “Nine Ways to Die in LA” as a gift, thus inspiring the Oscar® winning producer/director … Continue reading →

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Beth Wood

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Steve

Never underestimate the power of random flyers! But let me start off with answering the question that must be ringing in my minds regarding the lovely and talented singer Beth Wood. Some of you may recognize her name because we … Continue reading →

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Funny and scientifically correct

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Steve

Well, I haven’t taken a true, hard Physics class in over 26 years so I’ll have to trust this shirt’s validity. It probably came from Think Geek.

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Happy First Day of Summer

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Steve

Here’s the big shock, it’s raining in Austin for a change. I can hear the thunder and we experienced some sprinkling on the way in. I have another question/peeve too. Why is our calendar all set up this way? Shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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My latest running milestone achieved!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Steve

Today I virtually passed through Clovis, New Mexico. I readily admit the gap between this destination and Ft. Stockton was much smaller than say my first target (Jose’s first Dallas abode at 208). I just have to go with what … Continue reading →

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Showing my love for Rogues Gallery!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Steve

For a mere ten clams, I’m willing to show my support of Round Rock’s best store and it’s close to my house! On June 30 they will be hosting comic-book writer/artist Ty Templeton who I can’t wait to meet because he … Continue reading →

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