Category Archives: History

History at all levels, not just not my past or nostalgic musings.

Happy Texas Independence Day 2020!

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Steve

I can never remember if state government offices are closed today. Might as well be, have a nice three-day weekend, get some errands completed! I’m sure the morons who promote Texas seceding get some electrons to waste via the SCLM, … Continue reading →

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Welcome March 2020

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Steve

We’re one sixth of the way through 2020 but the impending awfulness called the American Election Season carries on. The South Carolina Primary had mixed results for me. Although Sen. Foot-in-Mouth wasn’t eliminated nor Mayor Buttplug, Sen. Cockblocker and Mayor … Continue reading →

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RIP Katherine Johnson

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Steve

Farewell to a great American and a person who was vital to our (as in the World, not just America) success at landing on the Moon. Without Katherine’s brilliance and mathematical skills, I have a feeling there could’ve been delays. … Continue reading →

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1820: Missouri Compromise

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Steve

Congress back then found a way to kick the can down the road on slavery by admitting Missouri into the US as a slave state if Maine joined as a free state. Thus setting off the continuing battle of always … Continue reading →

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Twenty-six years in Austin!

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Steve

Cripes! Where did it all go‽ One day I was driving through a light rain, listening to KNAC, trying to find University Towers. Now I’m middle aged, divorced but gladly a home owner. Still beats living in areas with Winter; I’d … Continue reading →

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1920: The Dutch refuse to give up the Kaiser

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Steve

A century ago, the Dutch told the winners of WWI to screw off. These days I highly doubt the Netherlands would take such a stand nor let a warmonger within their borders. More details are at this link. I’m not … Continue reading →

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My MLK joke doesn’t translate to Europeans

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Steve

As much as I love getting a paid-holiday off/on from work, I’m always annoyed by my country’s obsession with commercializing the day. There’s always sales set around the Fourth of July, Presidents’ Day (it covers at least two), Memorial Day, … Continue reading →

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RIP Jack Sheldon

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Steve

The most recognizable singing voice on Schoolhouse Rock (“I’m Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction”) passed away before 2019 ended. Jack even provided Bill’s voice for The Simpsons in what was one of their best ever retro jokes…  He also contributed a composite … Continue reading →

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Pasta found in the Netherlands that’s special!

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Steve

As you can see from the label, whenever you buy this brand/package of pasta, you must give five ravioli to me. I prefer them to be cooked and covered with an Alfredo sauce. A chicken-based broth is acceptable too. In … Continue reading →

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The UK is so screwed

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Steve

Last night, the UK decided that they want to give another dictator a go, quickly forgetting the damage caused by St. Thatcher, the racist Churchill or the murderous Cromwell. Buffoon Johnson has such a bulletproof majority, for now, he’ll obviously … Continue reading →

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1869: Wyoming grants women the vote

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Steve

The article from the History Channel gives a list of reasons but I go with the more realistic one purported by Adam Ruins Everything…women had the power to get it through the world’s oldest profession and I’m not talking about farming. … Continue reading →

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1969: The Altamont Festival debacle

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Steve

In an attempt to recapture the “magic” of Woodstock (an overrated event) but on the West Coast, the Rolling Stones ended their tour by having a festival with CSN&Y, Santana, Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead as openers. It wasn’t thought … Continue reading →

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My friend Amy and I went to a Big Night dinner!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Steve

Italian food is my favorite cuisine and I think it would be even I were zero percent Italian. After my one-year exile in Raleigh-Durham, I gained a much greater appreciation of it through a great restaurant called il Sogno (The Dream) because … Continue reading →

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1969: My Lai massacre reported

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Steve

The world learned a year later about US forces slaughtering My Lai with its logic of in order to save the village, we have to destroy the village. It just piled on all the bad news on how poorly and pointlessly … Continue reading →

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1969: Sesame Street debuts

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Steve

One of JFK’s more positive legacies was his push for more Public Television stations around the US and LBJ helped make it happen with the development of PBS, America’s first “state” network. The other I would go out on a … Continue reading →

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