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.

Las Vegas Day Two: Gambling & Eating

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Steve

The theme for Vegas IV: The Pirate Vacation is nearing a consensus between Somara and me. Something involving static cling and getting shocked from walking around the casinos. This city is normally dry but the cold has created an annoying … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Day One: Arrival

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Steve

Despite a horribly bumpy flight from Austin to Las Vegas, we arrived successfully in one piece at our destination for what I have declared Vegas IV: The Pirate Vacation. No buzzphrase has been formulated yet such as last year’s bullseye spotting. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nick

Posted on November 28, 2006 by Steve

Today is my nephew’s eighth birthday. Due to the Vegas trip (and I’m pulling an all-nighter since I can never sleep before I fly, I just can’t due to my nerves), I lucked out on getting my phone call to … Continue reading →

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Vegas is Tomorrow

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Steve

I think I need to give each Vegas Trip a title just like there’s always been a theme with the past two (or maybe it was a buzzphrase as José, me and the gang did at the Silder wedding). This … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Madison

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Steve

My oldest niece gets to officially be the princess of the house today. Sadly, she has to go to school first. I’m assuming her age based upon her being in second grade yet I have a sinking feeling I’ll get … Continue reading →

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Happy First Birthday to Canon

Posted on November 13, 2006 by Steve

Today is the first birthday of my youngest nephew. Last year I teased his father and mother about his name being the same as a Japanese camera manufacturer while his brothers sound like cigarette brands. I still like to razz … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated Birthday to Lee, aka Doc

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Steve

His birthday was on the front of my mind after I had recovered enough from my latest head cold. I also called the number I had on file in my cell phone, no luck. Some other gentleman in TN answered … Continue reading →

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Under the Weather, still; same goes for my car

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Steve

I did everything I could to avoid catching Somara’s head cold, ha! Vitamins, rest, soup and over-the-counter medication. No luck. I felt like I was on the mend Sunday then it hit me like a freight train Monday afternoon through … Continue reading →

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Somara has a new job as head baker for Kenny’s Coffee Co!

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Steve

This was only tentative yesterday and I didn’t want to jinx it for her but it became official today. Somara will be the head baker, I think, for Kenny’s Coffee Company. Kenny’s business is still expanding through the catering side … Continue reading →

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Scott leaving Kenny’s Coffee Company

Posted on October 16, 2006 by Steve

I received the news indirectly yesterday but followed up with Kenny himself to make sure it wasn’t an ugly rumor. Sadly, Scott, who has been the number two guy for years (and I believe he was also Kenny’s first employee), … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen!

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Steve

I went on and on at great length about my friend Helen way back in August over the 20th anniversary of us meeting for the first time. But today is her birthday. Her age? As always, it’s impolite to disclose … Continue reading →

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Car conks out in morning rush-hour traffic

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Steve

Pardon me in advance if my mood in future articles feels a bit terse, irked or just generally angrier than it should (my goal is this place should be about positive and cool things to point out). My car decided … Continue reading →

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Happy Sixth Birthday Chance!

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Steve

Yes…Chance. Chance Payton Bryant, my friend Steve Bryant’s son. You have to admit, the kid has a memorable name because who hasn’t played Monopoply. Heck, McDonald’s is doing their annual collect-the-stickers game again, coincidence? I have only met the little … Continue reading →

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My parents in Apex, NC are OK

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Steve

I heard the news on NPR Friday morning and e-mailed my brother (the ‘rents and I haven’t been speaking since July 2003). He said they’re okay, oddly my mother was the last person hanging out in the neighborhood. Over 23 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lazz!

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Steve

I can’t draw nor do anything as cool as my friend Lazz, but it’s his birthday and I would like to share with the world, okay, my other friends who read this site (knock on wood). Lazz, sorry, your package, … Continue reading →

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