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Happy Sixth Anniversary to Kim & Rad (belated)

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Steve

A belated happy sixth anniversary to my Phoenix-based friends Kim & Rad. According to the Internet (aka Wikipedia), the “appropriate” gift for them is either iron or wood. Hmm. Rad’s a big comic-book fan so I’m confident he already owns … Continue reading →

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Sorry Cousin Denise, Downie is your problem now

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Steve

With huge apologies to my cousin in Tampa who is also a Lightning season-ticket holder, but imagine my relief at the news this morning on the EPSN widget. Holmgren finally got rid of Downie for Tampa’s prospect Carle to solve … Continue reading →

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Trial run of Guitar Hero World Tour this week

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Steve

Tuesday night I was at the nearby Best Buy, picking up the new Futurama movie, when I saw the latest Guitar Hero game all set up. It’s no secret that GH is trying to compete with Rock Band after the … Continue reading →

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1983: The weird phone call at 6 AM

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Steve

Thanks to the explosive growth in Houston during the early Eighties, school at Clear Creek started before 8 AM and with a 45-minute bus ride, this meant I had to be at my stop before 630 AM. Getting up around … Continue reading →

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Some hockey jibber jabber for early November

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Steve

It’s hard to be a Flyers fan some days, especially this season. First comes the home opener with Sarah Palin which became a curse; of course I don’t really believe in such superstitions, it’s just a convenient scapegoat. Now there’s … Continue reading →

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Three Animated Shows not for Children

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Steve

I haven’t posted a DVD review-story-recommendation since July due to inertia (*cough!* laziness), other stories were more pressing as they were more timely in nature and probably a touch of my ongoing anxiety (which subsided a few notches with the … Continue reading →

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The Texas (ahem, Austin) Stars will play in 2009

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Steve

Jeremy let me know yesterday that it’s pretty official, Austin will have an AHL franchise next Fall. Details are available here but he was at some festival where the team had a table passing out information, namely over season tickets. … Continue reading →

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Welcome Susanna! No banjo on my knee though

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Steve

Sooooo many stories to write lately, namely the ones pertaining to 1983 or 1988 having priority. Then this piece of joy appeared in my e-mail! I knew Cindy was due for a second child but I completely forgot when her … Continue reading →

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Somara’s Spookiest Cake Creation – Halloween 2008

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

My coworkers were given a treat courtesy of Somara this morning. The cupcakes pictured above are the batch she took in but they were the same really humorous designs of werewolves [the chocolate ones with chips for eyes] and mummies … Continue reading →

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Spaaace Ghooost!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

How I love Austin. I get to meet famous people all the time! Ever since I shook hands with Oliver Stone at the Dog & Duck in 1994, I have had many brushes with greatness. Seriously though. This fellow Apple … Continue reading →

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Tinkerbell Birthday Cake II

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

Earlier this week I mentioned it was my friend RC’s birthday. Above is the confectionary treat she made for the festivities on the big day. This cupcake-sheet cake was a hit…with the adults! Children are easier to impress. If it … Continue reading →

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Jurassic Cats?

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Steve

Earlier in the week, Somara spent a little money on a “costume” for Kuroneko. Sadly, she isn’t a good sport about anything on her head like these more famous Japanese cats. We did receive a good laugh or two seeing … Continue reading →

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1988: My first stint with WQFM

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Steve

October is almost over and I have neglected to explain the banner. It does seem rather dated looking because it should. It’s an imitation of an Eighties rock station logo, namely WQFM. I found a memorial page to Milwaukee radio … Continue reading →

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1998: Ethan’s Party

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Steve

My return to Austin was going pretty well by now. I was temping at Apple again, I had been to four concerts with two more on the horizon, I found a coffee shop in Round Rock to hang out at … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia’s 25-year drought ends

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Steve

My Cheesesteak of Suffering is now obsolete. Congratulations to the Phillies on winning the World Series. However, the Rays shouldn’t feel bad. They overcame the Red Sox and Yankees during the 2008 season. I only hope my cousins who live … Continue reading →

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