Author Archives: Steve

Horton hears a Doctor

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Steve

A little indulgence for Somara due to all the overtime she has been doing at work. We didn’t have the opportunity to watch the traditional Christmas special the BBC has institutionalized so this unique design is an adequate substitute. It’s … Continue reading →

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Why your shoe jokes or comments can cease

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Steve

I will be taking a census on my collection of Chucks because Somara said what I have on the FAQ page is inaccurate. Agreed! I scored a new pair of cold-weather shoes due to a tear in my favorite wool-lined pair. … Continue reading →

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1996: The Fifth Day of Christmas V, Houston Redux

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Steve

OK, I totally missed the deadline of yesterday. You have to admit the birth of the Gordons’ new child is a pretty solid excuse! Onward since the next two will mark the finale, then I can find something more interesting … Continue reading →

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Welcome Nevin!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Steve

The latest addition to our friends the Gordons!

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The Women of DC Comics

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steve

We bought this poster a couple years ago, before the DC reboot, ergo one character is no longer in a wheelchair. Somara scored a coupon from Michael’s to get it framed, matted, etc. at a substantial discount. It still cost … Continue reading →

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Midwestern chili kit?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Steve
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1991: The Fourth Day of Christmas V, Movie Tradition

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Steve

When I had my first lonely Christmas in Milwaukee the previous year, one thing I vowed to do was go to the movies. I followed through on this promise and it continued mostly through the Nineties, either by attending or … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tin Tin: Worth Seeing

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Steve

As promised, I’ve changed up the format on my movie reviews by cutting out the chase and getting right to the point…is this flick any good? A resounding yes with an endorsement to see it at an Alamo Drafthouse if … Continue reading →

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1986: The Third Day of Christmas V, college breaks are too long

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Steve

As per the song, I technically have until January 6, 2012 to complete this series and since it’s my last run of it, I do want to finish. There’s just so many other things jumbled up to bang out too. … Continue reading →

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Belated congratulations to Richard Bachman

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Steve

The 2011-12 season will be even harder for my Stars yet I have always supported my players’ advancement of their careers. It’s what the AHL is really all about, developing young talent for the NHL since not everybody can land … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year and a tip to 1987

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Steve

Now we can get all the official doomsaying underway since the Mayans were right in predicting how the world will end…through more, continuous coverage of how angry Whiteys in Iowa and New Hampshire are; two states that don’t mean crap … Continue reading →

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Another piece of Austin dies…Emo’s

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Steve

All is not lost, Emo’s already opened a second location this Fall appropriately named Emo’s East which also happens to be the former Back Room. Last night was the final indoor show but the rumors had been flying for weeks. … Continue reading →

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Chicago is concluding, back to Austin

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Steve

It seems, I really went on vacation this time. The posts fizzled out for a couple days which was caused a combination of factors. Fear not (or fear!), I have many things to write about in my whirlwind tour encompassing … Continue reading →

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1981: The Second Day of Christmas V, Springfield Finale

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

Hunter’s gift of a D&D Basic Set coincidentally happened on the 30th anniversary of when I got into it. We really bought it because Paizo finally made something equivalent and he is now 12; giving him the $50 rule book would … Continue reading →

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Voyager 1 keeps on going

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

Eleven billion miles away from the Sun is where Voyager 1 is estimated to be right now. To give you an idea how far this is, it’s 118 times the distance between Earth and our Sun (also known as one … Continue reading →

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