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Micronauts movie a possibility

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Steve

This will draw out the usual cliche of “Hollywood is totally out of ideas” from most people yet I beg to differ somewhat. I’m no fan of those crappy Transformers or GI Joe attempts, the former was a chore to … Continue reading →

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Chicago bound for the holidays

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steve

After Grandma died 10 years ago, I have never returned to the Midwest again. All my travel has been to Phoenix, Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Orlando or DC. There was a desire because I still have friends and … Continue reading →

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Less than 650 days to go!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Steve

Closer and closer we’re getting to our tenth wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. You all better (in Texan, y’all; in Southside Chicagoan, youse) reserve the end of July 2013 for the occasion. I owe some a wedding. Just the friendly … Continue reading →

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I finally got my initials up on a game!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve

Ever since I visited Pinballz to celebrate my 43rd birthday, I have practically been to the joint twice a week. It’s a great way to relieve some of the stress I have from work and I’m probably reliving just the … Continue reading →

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Tiki the Jester!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve

We couldn’t resist testing out this Halloween outfit for one of our cats on Tiki. He’s such a good sport about most things. I feel he would be a great Grand Marshall at next year’s Mardi Gras.

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Italian #13: Mike Eruzione

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Steve

Hockey is filled with great Italian players, Phil Esposito often tops this list and I always loved the signs saying “Jesus saves, Espo scores on the rebound!” However, I have to go with Mike Eruzione first because he was captain … Continue reading →

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DC reboot part four

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Justice League Dark appears to be hybrid of a traditional superhero comic and a more-adult Vertigo title. For those not familiar with Vertigo, its DC’s imprint which caters to nontraditional comic buyers, namely Goth kids who love Sandman, vampires and … Continue reading →

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Italian #12: John Capelletti

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Franco Harris is usually the more logical choice with football, especially with his Super Bowl titles during the Steelers’ dominance. However, I went with this former Heisman winner because of a cheesy, made-for-TV movie I saw a couple times as … Continue reading →

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Italian #11: Manu Ginobli

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Since I kicked off with a baseball Italian, I’m going to keep pressing on with sports as I try to catch up, being behind by a few of my one-Italian-a-day goal. It’s a shame that the NBA 2011-12 season will … Continue reading →

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Italian #10: Joe Girardi

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Bear with me on this gentleman, maybe Jeremy can help out via Comments because he’s into baseball, I’m a casual fan at best. Joe was selected as a favor to my friend Helen but he has morphed into a good … Continue reading →

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Roger Daltrey

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Steve

Most of you who’ve known me for 20-plus years will getting treatment for whiplash; you got it from the double-take you did after reading the headline. Let me repeat, yes, I went to see Roger Daltrey of the Who. My … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Steve

What can I say that hasn’t been already said? Hopefully she got my funny and blasphemous (to the thin-skinned) card on time. I recall a couple amusing birthday parties we’ve had on her behalf. One involved vandalism through spaghetti and … Continue reading →

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DC reboot part three

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Steve

Entry number three regarding the DC reboot encompasses another well-loved book from the Eighties as it undergoes its umpteenth do-over. With Teen Titans, I’m guessing 2011 is attempt number five. Titans was originally intended to be a Junior Justice League … Continue reading →

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Italian #9: Maria Montessori

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve

You may see her schools in your neighborhood, especially around Austin. There’s even one near my house. However, what the hell is it exactly? A Montessori school is an alternative learning institution (or plan) which takes a more radical approach … Continue reading →

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Italian(s) #8: Tom & Ray Magliozzi

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Steve

I thought I had turned the corner on my monthly feature but I was wiped out Monday and on Tuesday I was invited to attend the Roger Daltrey concert (waiting for a photo). But today is officially Columbus Day so … Continue reading →

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