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.

Nelson visits Austin!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Steve

Nelson! College buddy number two finally sees me in my adopted home! Hoser was number one way back in 1997. Doc doesn’t count because he lived/more here before I did, so that negates his past visits. What was the occasion? … Continue reading →

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Happy 13th anniversary Kim and Rad!

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Steve

The wedding that preceded ours happened today. It’s one of the few weekends I wouldn’t mine being trapped in a brief Groundhog Day loop re-enjoying. Sure, Austin weather is great this time of year compared to the Midwest, where I think … Continue reading →

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Recuperating…but still a little tired

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Steve

Need to catch up on some laundry, namely the new underwear I bought from MeUndies.com. I like American Apparel but given their financial predicament, I wanted to give this company a try as a way to pay back the podcast Stuff … Continue reading →

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Darn rain, weather and a cold coming on, maybe

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Steve

For the month of November I managed to get every Friday off, too bad there’s only four this year. We lucked out again to receive three extra days from work and since I already scored Black Friday (as per tradition), … Continue reading →

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Calvin and Hobbes’ anniversary month

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Steve

The theme for November came together even faster than I planned! Certainly friendlier than reminding everyone about the election of Reagan…the anti-FDR and one of the worst presidents ever. No, Calvin and Hobbes is a more pleasant topic because it … Continue reading →

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Force Awakens tickets redux

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Steve

Here’s why it pays to check your credit card statements online every couple of days. I found a $66 charge from Alamo Drafthouse I didn’t recognize, so I called to ask them. I probably figured I would need to speak … Continue reading →

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Welcome Wilia

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Steve

The newest addition (or is it edition?) to the Kirk family. With three daughters, Aaron and his wife whose name rudely evades me, they should form a singing girl group! Wilia was born on October 13, same day as fictional … Continue reading →

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We did get our Force Awakens tickets…finally

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Steve

Yeah, I wasted three hours Monday night contributing to all those server crashes on Alamo, trying to get anything. A couple times, I was close but I’d get really close and the site would time out. I swallowed my annoyance … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Evie! (late!)

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Steve

Once again I’m late for not-so-little Evie. See, I always remember the Martinez Anniversary first, then realize I have forgotten her birthday despite her birth being the night before Nancy and José got married. Man this kid is growing up … Continue reading →

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Happy 8th Anniversary Nancy n’ Hoser

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Steve

Not much else I can say. Jose (aka Hoser) was the friend I had in college who wanted to get married (Paul and Helen already were) and I didn’t. Then bam biff pow, I got married before him. It wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Steve

Still looking good after all these years as per her FaceBook post. I think she did that to show off the new ‘do. Let’s hope she has a good time while I celebrate by checking out a 4K digital remastering … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Scott II

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

Apple, Inc. and Austin lost a great resident last week. Scott definitely belonged and contributed to the quality of life we have. If you want read the more elaborate tribute I wrote about him, contact me (you know how) since … Continue reading →

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Protected: Rest in peace Scott

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

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Made it to cruising altitude!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve

This year I adding the stairmaster to my routine in lieu of putting an incline on my running. Besides, the stairmasters are pretty cool, they have landmarks to give you some perspective on how far up you’ve gone. I’ve exceeded … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Chance!

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Steve

I think he’s 15 now but maybe his dad can clue me in while playing the Beatles’ tune and I’m telepathically send Weird Al’s “Happy Birthday” number. Hoping he’s having a good time despite having to go to school at … Continue reading →

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