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.

Happy (super late) 20th Anniversary to the Jimenezes

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Steve

The second-longest married couple I know celebrated a huge landmark last Wednesday. It made me think about that long weekend up in Milwaukee and how cold I was! I didn’t pack correctly, foolishly forgetting it’s still chilly, especially at night … Continue reading →

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A friendly health-weight-based wager with Jeremy

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Steve

One horrendous thing I noticed after I trimmed down my Calder Cup beard…it was hiding my extra chins. Actually, I don’t have any jowls firmly present, I learned from Slate.com about how two-dimensional photography “adds weight,” by flattening the image. Tricks … Continue reading →

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It’s about half right

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Steve

I’m getting my running back on track but now I need to work on eating much, much less since I’m pushing back into Jose’s Wedding Weight…that’s my weight, not his.

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Happy eighth anniversary E & K, belatedly

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Steve

The “younger” Lowrys celebrated eight years of marriage yesterday. I remembered as I got a quick message in to Ethan but I lacked any time to remind you all here. Work was non-stop and then I had to rush north … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Alaire

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Steve

Dr. Alaire celebrates her own private holiday. Since the June cat sitting period begins today, it must be so she can visit the grand-daughters over in San Francisco. I would call my guess an educated attempt because ski season ended … Continue reading →

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This header is more like it II

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Steve

Technically last month was Batman’s 75th birthday, no wait, March? Or better yet, Bruce Wayne tends to be February 19. Who cares, he is a fictional character and I chose June for  one main reason, it’s also the 25th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Anna!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Steve

The only true Maggi niece celebrates today. I use the adjective in italics due to her being my brother’s daughter. There are the daughters of cousins I just call niece for simplicity, I have no idea how to do that cousins-removed … Continue reading →

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Happy 110th Birthday to Grandpa

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Steve

It would’ve been pretty cool if he made it this far. He loved technology and I think all the miniaturization we have now would blow his mind.

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19 years of marriage for my brother

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Steve

It was yesterday but I crapped out thanks to fatigue setting in while exploring the local Costco for supplies, namely generic Zyrtec. Congratulations to Linda and Brian. They’re now on part two of living in California again.

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Annual physical puts me in decent shape!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Steve

Maybe I should’ve done it before I went to Vegas. Nah, I’m glad I did it after the mini-debauchery expedition because the results were good-to-borderline concerns, namely the sugar and cholesterol departments. With the latter, 202 is pretty sweet without fasting. The type … Continue reading →

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Back from Vegas ’14: There and back again…

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Steve

I’m ripping off part one of The Hobbit for this title because I plan to be in Las Vegas again  in the Fall with my wife. As much as I love hanging with my friends, I can’t complete a true Vegas Hat Trick … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Kris and Jeremy!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Steve

Yesterday, Kris celebrated her birthday. I love this lady (like an aunt) because she was my patron to put me back in Austin. The city which has become my adopted home and she helped me return after a string of disastrous events. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Anje

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Steve

My favorite sister-in-law celebrates whatever. I only know she’s younger but a trooper to wrangle three boys, especially when two must be home-schooled. Appears that education isn’t a high priority in Qatar for accommodating foreigners. Anje has a degree in … Continue reading →

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Last Fall’s car accident is finally over

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Steve

A great piece of news in the ongoing, annoying saga involving the Honda getting smacked a week before we went to Las Vegas. We finally got our money from that asshole’s insurance company over the car rentals. It wan’t the … Continue reading →

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Happy belated birthday to the Hoser

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Steve

This failure on my part is OK. Next weekend I will be celebrating the Marquette version in Las Vegas. A fitting way to commemorate the 25th birthday recognition of us being friends. Although I’m about a year older, José’s came up … Continue reading →

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