Author Archives: Steve

Danny DeVito is closer to the real character’s height

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Steve

OK, I was wrong, according to imdb.com, Danny is 4′ 10″ (1.47 m) and what I remember from the Marvel Universe comics, Wolverine (aka Logan) is 5′ 2″ (1.58 m) but let’s face it, movies prefer the illusion of height: many … Continue reading →

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Why US health care is crap via LEGO people

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Steve

Imagine how big the bill would be if he went to the emergency room or a doctor outside his plan’s provider list.

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Italian #56: Niccolò Machiavelli

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Steve

Much like Orwell, Dickens and Kafka, poor Niccolò shares the distinction of being the second oldest author I know of, whose surname became an adjective everybody thinks they know the definition of…yet, the real person was nothing like it. Most … Continue reading →

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RIP Cole

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Steve

 Cole said goodbye to the world and crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday as his fight with disease became futile. He was a sweet kitty. The straight-man to his brother Marmalade’s antics as they earned their stardom alongside Grumpy Cat … Continue reading →

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Italian #55: Mario Puzo

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Steve

This request is from my cousin Dana and I will use the famous Mario to kick off a round of authors since writing has been a great domain for Italy and its descendants since Dante’s Inferno. We all recognize his most … Continue reading →

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Happy Caturday with a special plea from most cats

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Steve

I just cannot help myself with my two little fur babies, they’re too adorable and help me feel better in this crappy, crappy world.

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Italian #54: Chelsea Peretti

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Steve

I will conclude the string of comedians with Chelsea. I saw her at the first Moontower through a showcase hosted by Dana Gould and I really liked her material. She’s probably the most recognizable I’ve covered this year through her run … Continue reading →

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1996: Fox News begins and never stops lying

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Steve

Twenty-five years ago, Murdoch and his minions felt the other corporate-owned networks were too far to the Left and/or Liberal. Mainly in how Clinton was skating toward a second term against Dole. Obvioulsy this meant there was a “media bias,” … Continue reading →

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Italian #53: Natasha Leggero

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Steve

Natasha Leggero has been quite busy these days. For several years she co-starred in a parody of all those Victorian shows everybody goes ape shit for, Downton Abbey…blech! Could the Anglophilia be any grosser? Hers was called Another Period and co-starred … Continue reading →

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Why you should always pay up…by Tuesdays

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Steve

Wendy probably had the other three beat up Wimpy for her and luckily there are no recognizable thugs…uh, mascots for Whataburger, Sonic and Carl’s Jr. With that many people owed money, I think they’d curb the poor slob knowing there’s … Continue reading →

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A great mural at a pizza restaurant

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Steve

What a great mashup! It combines one of my favorite movies with a favorite food. It works better than the Battlestar Galactica version on my Blu-Ray boxed set. I found this via Twitter…just did some quick research, I might see it … Continue reading →

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Italian #52: Joe DeRosa

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Steve

Joe DeRosa is a hilarious comedian who you may recognize as the veterinarian Dr. Caldera from Better Call Saul; he sells Mike Ehrmantraut animal medications which work on people. Given how Mike is a scary ex-cop who does criminal things (aka Gus … Continue reading →

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Rosati’s Pizza!

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Steve

Just got back from this place. I should’ve taken a picture with my own darned iPhone but it was a rather exhausting afternoon recording Gifts of the Maggi #3 with Kathy and my guest Holly (she found the place). We had a … Continue reading →

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Italian #51: Blair Socci

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Steve

Mucca sacra! I have really let my Italian-Heritage column/tradition go to shit. I haven’t really written about anyone worth a damn in four years. Damn. The divorce and all set me back in 2019, the pandemic for 2020 to some … Continue reading →

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Jennifer has a new job!

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Steve

Jennifer’s offer came through after a few weeks of campaigning and searching. It’s a traveling gig. Why the change? I’m not going to elaborate because I don’t want to be a part of any bridge burning, you’ll have to ask … Continue reading →

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