Author Archives: Steve

17 down, five to go until 78

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Steve

Another financial victory! Not only do we own 17 percent of the house, Wells Fargo received the January 2008 payment on the 31st of December which will help on our taxes; 13 mortgage payments. Tonight, I will stand in that … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Julian Sands

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Steve

I have no idea why he gets so many parts as Germans, Russians and other Eastern European types. Imagine how much cooler the movie version of Interview with the Vampire could’ve been with him playing Lestat instead of the rather … Continue reading →

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Pardon my virtual dust

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Steve

Coming up with an appropriate theme for January 2008 has been a stumper. On the one hand, it’s the centennial of Converse, maker of my favorite shoes, but getting their logo to fit in my banner wasn’t easy. As for … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth Anniversary Sonia and Philippe

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Steve

To celebrate, they’re off to Las Vegas! Neither of them have been there before so this will be a very special trip. I hope they won’t be turned off by the weather, Winter is especially dry and cold. Sonia said … Continue reading →

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I’m back from Houston

Posted on January 1, 2008 by Steve

The return drive was smoother than the trip out, because I fear I’ll get lost and I was worried about my car having the endurance for such a trek. I had a great time with Sonia, her family and her … Continue reading →

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A link to help with resolutions: stop talking in Moronese

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Steve

Finally! I found a web page listing all the forbidden words of 2008. My only dying wish is to get some enforcement behind this list, namely having the right to pimp slap anyone from the SCLM, the executive caste or … Continue reading →

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2002: The Last Day of Christmas, last one as a single dude

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Steve

This series seemed to run out of gas because I guess this time of year wasn’t always so eventful or memorable as I’ve grown older. Next year I will just pare it down to the years that didn’t seem dreary. … Continue reading →

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1997: The Fifth Day of Christmas, the only NC one

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Steve

After having two really nice Christmases and New Year’s Eves in a row (1995 & 1996), I stumbled somewhat with 1997. The year had turned sour half way through August while in Las Vegas with PowerComputing and then came Grandpa’s … Continue reading →

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Off to Houston for a couple days

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Steve

Have a safe and Happy New Year as you celebrate the start of 2008. I am now headed out for Houston to see Sonia and her family, namely her daughter Julia who I have wanted to meet for some time. … Continue reading →

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1992: The Fourth Day of Christmas, the dark before dawn

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Steve

This holiday was off to an ugly start thanks to being canned by Frank and Dave (GDW), but better things came from the experience, they just weren’t immediately noticeable. I had been living in Bloomington, IL for over a year … Continue reading →

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1987: The Third Day of Christmas, a hidden beginning

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Steve

When I decided to write a string of stories about past Christmas Breaks (only on years ending in two or seven this time), I hadn’t realized the significance of 1987 until I started thinking about it. Nineteen-eighty-seven was the last … Continue reading →

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Happy 85th Birthday Stan Lee

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Steve

‘Nuff said true believers! I don’t think he has any plans on slowing down, he’s become the William Shatner of comics with all the projects he has happening. Although I graduated to DC’s stuff and more mature titles, Mr. Lee … Continue reading →

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1982: The Second Day of Christmas, Houston I

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Steve

This Christmas was very memorable because it was a major change in my family’s traditions. First, we were no longer living in Central Illinois but Houston and we never had spent the holiday break anywhere else. It probably wasn’t feasible … Continue reading →

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Check out my latest shoes!

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Steve

This Christmas was pretty good to me. Not to berate anything else I received but I must flaunt the customized pair of Chuck Taylor hightops my three nephews Hunter, Wyatt and Canon made for me. I told them it was … Continue reading →

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1977: The First Day of Christmas (out of Six)

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Steve

Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day makes people nostalgic even though Christmas generally became one of my least favorite holidays; I like giving people gifts, I just dislike the weather and travel associated with it. Anyway, 2007 was … Continue reading →

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