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.

Coco: Must See

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Steve

The “good” Pixar returns by doing what it does best…not making sequels and going with something original! I haven’t seen anything they’ve done worth a crap since Inside Out but I have better expectations with The Incredibles 2 because Brad Bird is … Continue reading →

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The Powerpuff Girls grown up

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Steve

Someone at WizWorld had this T-shirt. I liked it even if it’s a bit disturbing. My favorite superhero sisters look more back-up dancers but I have a feeling if they did become adults, the ladies would find a way to … Continue reading →

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New exercise streak achieved!

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Steve

Today I set a new record via my Apple Watch, as it says above, I have achieved my Exercise and Move goals for 13 days in a row for the first time. The last goal accomplished was 12 days via … Continue reading →

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Finally! I got the gold sevens on my Activity app

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Steve

The reason why this award on my iPhone/Apple Watch eluded me is that a “week” by the devices’ definition is Monday through Sunday. Either way, harnessing the Workout app while on the bike, I will be on my way to … Continue reading →

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Welcome December

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Steve

I was a tad absent-minded on implementing the obvious changes on my site Friday. Again, it slipped my mind which was annoying, I had the snowy header ready to go. A little nod to the horrible weather I left behind … Continue reading →

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New weight-loss strategy due to hurting knees

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Steve

Last year, while I was sick, I had enormous problems eating. Like I was going to vomit and at other times, I just wasn’t hungry. After I recovered, food tasted so good and now I’m way overboard. How overboard? My … Continue reading →

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The Derrs have left Austin for Amsterdam

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Steve

One major reason why I’ve been offline, not updating the Picayune, has been my ongoing sadness over losing a nice set of friends to Europe. Well, Jeremy says they won’t be there forever but given that the American electorate (one of … Continue reading →

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KMAG hits 14,000 songs!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Steve

Woo hoo! Only four years behind the pace I set for expanding the stream’s library or content but still, it’s quite a landmark from the day I started from just 2000 off the top of my head. I know most … Continue reading →

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Welcome November 2017

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve

As I peek out briefly from my Stranger Things 2-hole, I’m halfway through it, NO SPOILERS!!!…I wanted to drop a less depressing post to welcome you all to the home stretch of a crappy year. Well, crappy for the world since the … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Michael Satran

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve

I had the brief pleasure of meeting Michael this Spring at Austin’s small but growing gaming convention Chupacabra Con. As you can see above this recent photo was taken of him attending, showing off the latest wares from Hero (aka Champions) … Continue reading →

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Welcome October 2017!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Steve

Normally I would had artwork to go with the theme of Italian Heritage or Pizza, but in light of Stranger Things returning to Netflix for its second season, I made it the header with the show’s typeface. You check out the cool … Continue reading →

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New weight-loss plan…stop eating at night

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Steve

Somara has lost a significant amount of weight. Enough that she needed to buy new clothes…and she has been rubbing my nose in it because she hates exercise, says it’s boring. Since I’ve ballooned back up after my leave last … Continue reading →

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Happy Batman…uhhh, Harley Quinn Day

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Steve

Yesterday, DC chose to honor the 25th anniversary of Harley Quinn joining their comic-book universe through the awesome cartoon. Originally brought in to be the Joker’s number-one henchman and at times, love interest, Harley has since crossed over into the … Continue reading →

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Still getting an ‘A’ in my first course at SNHU

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Steve

While fighting off my weekend-long stomach ache, I managed to get my work turned in before the deadline on Sunday. I’m thrilled that the teacher liked my breakdown on French Canada and the Southwest (where I live), what they have … Continue reading →

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This month’s header is about education/school

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Steve

September is often the month we think of as “Back To School.” I’ve always wondered why because I grew up in the Midwest and we started during the last week of August with a three-day weekend (Labor Day) to take … Continue reading →

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