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.

Blog Annoyances #2

Thankfully it was a Monday so I figured most of you weren’t looking but I got it all repaired by dinner time in Austin while learning about the nature of blojsom some more.    What happened? If you looked at … Continue reading

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Picayune hosting issues resolved

For those of you who have been visiting my site over the last several weeks had noticed that its performance in your browser was rather sluggish. I hadn’t given it much thought because the site is hosted on a Mac … Continue reading

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Back in the saddle at Kenny’s!

Yesterday was my first shift with the WB (Wells Branch) store. Unlike my old Round Rock gig, this Kenny’s store has a full kitchen and breakfast on the weekends is a huge draw. Borders upon an aerobic workout too. I … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2006

Just a quick note, mainly over the theme (or color) changes. I went with the University of Texas colors (white and burnt orange) for a couple reasons. Firstly and most obviously, to cheer them on for their shot at an … Continue reading

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Christmas 2005 Rocked

Christmas 2005 was a mild little affair at Chez Maggi this year. After being put on medical leave for two weeks due to throat issues on 2004, everything was looking up. However, this year hit past the mark to exceed … Continue reading

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One Hundredth Posting

Sorry about the delays in any further news on my site. I was hesitating on what I wanted to post for my 100th entry but then Somara contracting the flu and passing it on to me took care of that. … Continue reading

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Ice Storm 2005, kind of

It was more like frozen drizzle but it still yields the same result in Central Texas, frozen roads and bridges followed by people wrecking their cars everywhere. It’s also a chance to rejoice and get the rare Snow Day! No … Continue reading

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RIP Uncle Chief

I was juggling other entries on top of everything else I was trying to do today and before I go to sleep I wanted to at least end my day with this sad announcement. Today was my nephew’s birthday so … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Nick!

Today is my nephew Nick’s seventh birthday! Unfortunately he had to go to school and Christmas is around the corner so I’m sure he usually gets stiffed on the presents. You know, people give him one gift and say it … Continue reading

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Babies, babies, babies

Still waiting on a picture but last week, my in-laws Aaron and Anje (pronounced like Angie) had their third child last Sunday (November 13). Another boy (which isn’t a bad thing in my opinion) so Hunter and Wyatt have a … Continue reading

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The HEB opening!

Last night we went to the little shebang for Somara’s new HEB Plus in Round Rock. I should’ve starved up more, I was so overstuffed with the free samples of food they offered. I also couldn’t drink all the free … Continue reading

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One more certification from Apple

Today I passed the certification exam for Apple’s xSAN solution, software, whatever. I did better than I expected too, a 72.6% so I easily passed (the passing grade on this is 62%, still a D- back in school). I thought … Continue reading

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Blog annoyances

Well, so far the only correlation I can find of why the page isn’t looking as spiffy as it has in the past must be due to 10.4.3. I have been playing around with the .css file that drives all … Continue reading

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Kenny’s Coffee in RR closing on 10/28

Well, it seems the landlord is a bigger jerk than anticipated. Instead of my shop being closed on Halloween, its final day will be this Friday so that Kenny, Scott and the rest of the gang can move the equipment … Continue reading

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Kenny’s Coffee Co. in RR closing on Halloween

It’s official after all the rumors, hearsay and half truths, a decision has been made and a sign posted. The landlord believes that the property is worth more rent despite the highway construction being scheduled for another two years. I … Continue reading

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