Category Archives: News

Just the news, big deals, not-so-big deals, birthday, anniversaries, announcements, mostly timely stuff. The news that applies to the personal world around me, not what you watch on cable or listen to on the radio.

I’m a delegate! Not a super one, but a delegate nonetheless

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Steve

You’re probably sick of all the news covering the primaries (for either party) but I had an awesome, exhausting experience last night participating in the second step of Texas’ rather odd process. It was odd because this state finally mattered, … Continue reading →

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Happy 8th or 2nd Birthday to Nic!

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Steve

Yeah, I know, lame, but I never grow tired of the joke or premise from The Pirates of Penzance. I’m confident he’ll be sick of it by the time he’s a young adult. Yet he won’t turn down the free … Continue reading →

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Sheila wrote me back!

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Steve

I rolled the dice for her birthday and even though I didn’t hit a Seven on the first throw, I did make the Point…Sheila wrote an e-mail to me! It’s also a good thing I glance over the Junk folder … Continue reading →

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Welcome Marcus!

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Steve

Nelson’s fourth child was born Friday night. I didn’t want to announce it until there were pictures. Maybe it’s a validity thing. Don’t want people thinking Nelson and Tammy have virtual children because the first group investigating such a claim … Continue reading →

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Maggi Updates for mid February 2008

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Steve

Yesterday was hectic from when I got out of bed until I finally returned to sleep, thus I didn’t get any serious writing finished, namely Molly Ringwald’s big 4-0. It was also one of those good-new-bad-news days. Good News: My … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sheila, wherever she is

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Steve

I won’t divulge my friend’s age, that’s up to her to share because she’s a lady. What Sheila is up to on her birthday is a mystery to me since she hasn’t answered my letter or the card I sent. … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning 2008 and Maggi Updates

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Steve

Ahh Spring! A time of new beginnings…after the ones from New Year’s that have fallen through. But this time, I mean it! On a more serious note, I’m feeling somewhat better so I apologize if my written tone has been … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th Birthday TJ

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Steve

He’s Paul & Helen Silder’s oldest kid and he seems to be doing well; wait until he’s a teenager, the real litmus test for parent-child relations. Helen says he becomes more and more like his father Paul every day. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Ninth Anniversary to the Rheas

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Steve

According to Wikipedia (which is decent for opinion and trivial facts), the modern gift for them is leather. Last time I checked, they don’t ride motorcycles and in my many conversations with Lee when he lived in Austin, he isn’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mary

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Steve

In the past I have rudely forgotten that Mary’s birthday is the same as Elvis (73) and David Bowie (61). I remembered this year because it was staring me in the face on my Now Up2Date program. It also helps … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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Happy Belated 40th Birthday to Paul

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Steve

Seems that Somara’s cooking overwhelmed my afternoon coffee and prevented me from posting about Paul’s birthday…for the third year in a row. Poor dude, he’s sick right now too. Everybody at his job was ill previously while he had been … Continue reading →

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