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.

Biz as usual in Texas

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Steve

I’ve been numb to this shit for years and I honestly can’t remember when it happened because Uvalde wasn’t anything new in Amerika, the only Western country where mass shootings are weekly occurrences. It’s only a matter of minutes before The … Continue reading →

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One Gen X Maggi couple made it to 27 years…

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Steve

…and obviously it wasn’t me! Congratulations to Linda and Brian along with their two kids for making it this long. In an era in which it’s easier to get a divorce instead of working it out or toughing it out, … Continue reading →

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My weight got under 260!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Steve

Mucca sacra! I can’t believe I didn’t blather about this minor accomplishment sooner, namely immediately after I got off the scale Saturday morning. I’ve lost track since I was this light but I know it’s in the range of years. I … Continue reading →

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Allergies are a nightmare this Summer

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Steve

This morning I woke up and my head felt as if the insides were scrambled by the hand mixer I bought earlier this year. It would be nice to use that appliance again but I think one of the floor … Continue reading →

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Messed up my beard

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Steve

If you’ve seen me around Austin for the last several days, yes, I do look like Colonel Sanders and that wasn’t on purpose. Earlier in the week, I was reining in the boundaries of my beard…D’oh! I overshot the borderline … Continue reading →

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Tokyo achieved!

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Steve

I’m pretty behind on achieving this destination as I slacked in February thanks to the Floor Stooges, recuperated a tad in March, then repeated the slacking in April for reasons I cannot remember as being valid. For May I’m really … Continue reading →

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Mayday…for the rest of the world

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steve

It is in some corners of Amerika, namely where the Amazon and Starbucks workers voted to unionize since only naive schmucks and ass-kissers believe Rich People will ever do the morally right thing…voluntarily. On a more fun note, this month’s … Continue reading →

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Back to my workplace yesterday was pretty good

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Steve

I’m pretty lucky since I got to volunteer for the gradual plan for the next six weeks but I dread it may be pointless as another strain hits the Northeast a handful of Moontower Comedyfest guests tested positive. I think … Continue reading →

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Well, I paid more than the One Percent again this year

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Steve

Last year I received my first refund in years and of course the IRS turned around gave it to me in the butt five to seven times harder. According to my W-2, the amount of pre-tax revenue I made…I find … Continue reading →

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Good news! I’m on a temporary new role at work for a while!

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Steve

I got the great news pretty early in my workday yesterday in that I landed the temporary role with another division at my employer. I’m not going blather on about it in detail here, not because it’s top secret or something. … Continue reading →

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Dutch authorities warn EU about “boner honey”

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Steve

The surprising part…it isn’t endorsed, marketed nor partially owned by Sting! Seriously though, authorities discovered this crap you’d think would be another Goop idea. According to the article here, it’s an “herbal paste” with sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, the … Continue reading →

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Well…April 2022 does have some elements of the movie

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Steve

In memory of what was Charlton Heston’s final movie in his Dystopian Trilogy I’ve gone with Soylent Green as the theme. Planet of the Apes was way too far in the future and I’m confident The Omega Man happens closer to the time … Continue reading →

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Doctor and therapist say I’m still “sane” for early 2022!

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Steve

A good double whammy for the Spring! Especially since personal matters are going well, work is…work, that’s why it isn’t called fun, especially with the pandemic. The bigger, ongoing concern was in the last session with my therapist, she wants … Continue reading →

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Found a way to tally up the comments!

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Steve

Last night, my ol’ WMUR and Marquette friend Stephen D posted three comments on the Picayune. It’s always great to see any kind of feedback! As always, my count for the upcoming contest to award whoever lands the coveted 600th post got … Continue reading →

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I’m on the verge of quitting my credit union in the North

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Steve

I will always stand by credit unions to the end since they are living proof that Socialism works! However, today was the last straw with them handling my primary credit card. Practically every damned year, they get hit by a … Continue reading →

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