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.

No shamrock shakes this year

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Steve

That or I’m going to the wrong McDonald’s every single time. Maybe I should just buy a good vanilla shake somewhere else and put green food-coloring in it. In other funny news, NYC’s police force will be easing up on … Continue reading →

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Check out my brother’s company’s app

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Steve

The product they write/develop is called Cola Bubbles, you can find out more here. Nice timing on how it was posted on the Apple iTunes Store on his birthday last Friday. It’s free so I don’t get any money for … Continue reading →

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RIP George Martin

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Steve

Obviously he was the man who earned the coveted “fifth Beatle” spot because he produced every major record of theirs but one. Although I don’t worship at the feet of the Beatles, I always respected George Martin, his production skill and … Continue reading →

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Change of birthday plans, like a cancellation

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Steve

It’s good news and bad news. I’ll start with the bad…Dana Gould cancelled for being the opener to my private screening of Planet of the Apes. The good news…his TV show was picked up by IFC and should air by … Continue reading →

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Addition to Marquette Day 2016

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Steve

There we go. Best turn out for us in a while at the hidden away Geno’s East on Sixth Street…where you can get the genuine thing!

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Welcome to March Star Trek

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Steve

This month’s header is the third incarnation of <i>Star Trek</i>. You may recognize (unfortunately) the uniforms and cast from the horrible 1979 film which could’ve prevented the story from continuing until Nicholas Meyer and Harve Bennett saved the franchise. It … Continue reading →

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Exercise is back on track…maybe

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Steve

Austin weather has improved to the Spring levels we like. I’m 90 percent over the flu. I’m getting my life back into a consistent routine. Time to hit the treadmill again! Same for the stair master. Well, it can only … Continue reading →

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Happy Leap Day!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Steve

Ahh, the somewhat weird event we have every four years because the Earth can’t follow the precision of a Cesium atom! I wonder how long it really took Astronomers and other related Scientists to figure out the compromise of getting … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Murray

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Steve

This last year has been pretty rough for I lost another old co-worker from Apple and he was a former boss too. Murray was a different case though. Back when I joined as a temp in 1995, I had the … Continue reading →

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Time for a new tree

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Steve

When I bought my house, it came with two trees in the front yard. Little did I know the sub-par labor that planted them packed the roots too tightly on one. Eventually the tree closest to the driveway died after … Continue reading →

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Welcome Penelope!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Steve

Yesterday the Derrs delivered on child number two, a little girl. Penelope does resemble Jeremy around the mid-face areas. This works pretty well, Robin will have a friend to drink tea with, not just dolls!

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Victory over the Flu of ’16

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Steve

Despite getting a free flu shot, I still suffered through a week of… Joint ache Headache Chills/fever with the macaroni sweats Loss of appetite Dehydration (because you don’t want to drink) It’s finally over as I powered through with soup … Continue reading →

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Steve

Groovy! Remember to carry your boomstick! It’s also mandatory in Texas thanks to the genius of my state’s legislature/governor thinking this will lower crime. In all seriousness though, it’s the kick of to lent which then puts Easter 40 days away. … Continue reading →

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Hiatus continues, darned pollen…

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Steve

You’d think allergy/sinus issues would take a break during the Winter months. Not a chance in Central Texas. I guess now is when the trees decide to share their output with the bees, hornets, wasps, wind and ants to spread … Continue reading →

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Still on hiatus…

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Steve

I’ve been a tad under the weather so it has eaten into my energy/enthusiasm levels on posting. Much has been happening in the world around us too: David Bowie passing away, Glenn Frey and Alan Rickman too. I’m confident others … Continue reading →

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