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.

Al Jaffe of MAD Magazine is 101!

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Steve

Comedian Dan Telfer made the best joke, Al’s birthday is now the perfect fold-in! For Gen Z and some Mills, back when MAD was around, the back, inside cover was an art-based joke by Al. It would ask a question and … Continue reading →

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Hooray! My vision or eyeballs, are holding steady!

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Steve

I accidentally discovered I was overdue for an eye exam and it only happened thanks to me stepping on my glasses; the joys of sleeping on a mattress on the floor. How did I pull this off in my youth? … Continue reading →

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How March 2020 v. 3 Feels

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Steve

Of course, I was pretty fat two years ago but the graphic of Kermit is a more accurate portrayal regarding my frustration with trying to lose the stress-eating weight I gained last month. At least I didn’t break my March … Continue reading →

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The Russian Invasion is putting the squeeze on the EU

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Steve

From my friend Jeremy earlier today when he went to fill up for a trip to referee a match at a place I figure the trains don’t get to easily or at all. To give you a more American understanding … Continue reading →

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Welcome March and Mardi Gras

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Steve

Since the two events aligned all at once, I thought, why not do the same with this month’s theme and design! Besides, Jennifer is a big fan of the holiday and the American city which is the most famous for … Continue reading →

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Moscow Achieved…just great

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Steve

Had I known Putin was going to invade Ukraine with so much certainty, I would have skipped Moscow as the next destination but it happened. It’s not the Russian people’s fault and they don’t deserve to be punished over something … Continue reading →

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Well…I guess Putin is…not sure, but the invasion is a pisser

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Steve

I readily admit I was wrong about Putin and Russia. I didn’t think he’d go for a full-scale invasion. I figured he was going to continue his Crimean strategy of having Russian regulars hide their uniforms and pose as local … Continue reading →

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A little jab at Social Media and American “expertise”

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Steve

Cute little dig at really the world to some extent but I wouldn’t say the argument about vaccinations versus the tensions involving Ukraine are apples to apples. With the former, there’s a problem of Idiocracy causing too many to not … Continue reading →

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One Thousand Days!

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Steve

Not bad, it just took me about 6.75 years to do this and sadly I managed to get here without going to the gym every time. All those recent, stressful days involving the floor installation or when walking all over … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Cristina

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Steve

Holy Shit! What a morning I’ve had. As if the super cold, shitty weather weren’t enough and a front-row seat to how severe Jennifer’s migraines are, I found out my next-door neighbor died suddenly. Initially there was a call from … Continue reading →

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Twenty-eight years in Austin today!!!

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Steve

The weather was much nicer in 1994 but I’ll take this dreck over what I left behind any day! The biggest difference is that this bitter, dry cold crap will be done and gone within a couple days, unlikely to … Continue reading →

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First Perfect Month in a couple years

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Steve

It has been a painful few days but I finally achieved a goal I’ve been dying (nearly) to do since the Pandemic kicked in. Thanks to a really long, brisk walk around downtown Austin on New Year’s Day, I got … Continue reading →

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Welcome February 2022, Year of the Tiger!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Steve

Keeping with my recent 2020 tradition, I have gone with the Chinese New Year/Zodiac animal to decorate my site’s header art. Unlike oxen (bulls) or rats, there are numerous, famous tigers to choose from. I chose the ones I prefer … Continue reading →

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Fifty perfect weeks of exercise!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Steve

This year is really going strong! I earned a perfect Exercise Week for the 50th time. Yeah, it’s not really that impressive. In many ways, all those little badges you can earn for achievements are the original NFTs!

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The Second Maggi Republic is underway, phase one

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Steve

The first stage is finally underway, Jennifer’s offspring are moving to their own place; they’re both over 21 so calling them “kids” just doesn’t fit. I’m not thrilled that the ex-boyfriend of Cheyenne’s has to come along but it’s an … Continue reading →

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