Author Archives: Steve

1976: The First Day of Christmas V, Bionic Men!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

This will be the final run of this series I started four years ago because in 2012, I would be repeating myself which I hate doing. I began reading a bunch on Christmas Day to see how they’ve held up beyond … Continue reading →

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Christmas was pretty decent, now in Chicago

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Steve

Christmas 2011 has now concluded and I have kicked off my Holiday Shutdown 2011 Vacation (catchier name to follow one day). This time, I made actual plans with an additional road trip to Houston when I return. As always, Somara … Continue reading →

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They’re not Futurama dolls, they’re action figures

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

Season Six of Futurama finally arrived on DVD, I went ahead and splurged on the Blu-Ray for the additional features (or headaches). Then I was at Toy Joy today, it’s where I needed to drop off my nephew after our … Continue reading →

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Demo of Austin humor

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

It certainly lowers one’s irritation over the button not working at the rather hazardous intersection of Sixth and Lamar.

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Tori Amos

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to finally see the famous chanteuse/piano player during her recent tour (now over). A former co-worker named Summer (linked to Picayune) invited me to tag along because our mutual friend Melia moved away. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Paul, the prancing roommate

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

I will leave the prancing matter for him to explain should you ask or care. Trust me, it is rather funny. This year I’m rather stoked about the Christmas present we found him. Can’t reveal what it is though, his … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds Chucks

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Steve

Another demonstration of Somara’s artistic skills and before you ask, no, she will not make anymore pairs. These above were a one-time gift for a friend of hers. I’m amazed my wife has any energy left after the annual cookie … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice fellow Pagans!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Steve

It happened last night, probably when I was driving home from the Tori Amos concert (or as we used to call her in the Nineties, Torn Anus!). Coincidence? Probably.

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Digging out from the weather

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Steve

It never fails, I’m within days of my planned trip to Chicago plus trying to enjoy a month of three-day weekends when I came down with congestion and a sore throat plus the draining. So I ended up spending Sunday … Continue reading →

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The Battle for the North Pole

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

The movie explains it all. You can view a larger version on YouTube. I wanted to use the “Imperial March” from The Empire Strikes Back but why bother! The overzealous and litigious lawyers and accountants of America (because we have too … Continue reading →

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Belated RIP to Joe Simon & Jerry Robinson

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

Two people who helped create the comic book universes of DC and Marvel passed away this month. Sadly, they lived in the shadows due to more famous names pushing them aside, taking the credit or whatever. It’s a shame but … Continue reading →

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Backfill is over, the assessment

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

The short version of my five (originally four) weeks as a Support Engineer or what I call Tier Three… It was fantastic! I learned numerous things, filed several reports to the engineers in California (the people who write the code) … Continue reading →

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My weight hit the prime numbers…235.7

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Steve

Since my treadmill-based running has been intermittent, I think the bigger contributor to all the gain would be the holiday-based eating, on top of sitting around like a big lump watching Netflix and DVDs. Or a better rationalization I just … Continue reading →

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The year in Lego

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Steve

A couple aren’t terribly well-done (can’t make out which one is supposed to be President Obama on the bin Laden thing) and I feel the pepper-spray meme is worn out. Check them out here. I only wish there more amusing, … Continue reading →

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B.A. Baracus will be played by Mr. Two

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Steve

How I wish this plumber were based in Austin; the joke certainly fits with my city even if it does seem to be a writer’s-room joke from The Simpsons.

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