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.

Just keep digging out!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Steve

I think the Maggi Republic will be having an opportunity to breathe after tonight. Sure there’s cat sitting at two households but on the upside, there’s a pair of parties to attend! First will be Apple’s bash downtown. Then we’ll … Continue reading →

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The Chicago Maggis will be the Silicon Valley Maggis

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Steve

On top of me being too tired to write anything just when I said I’d get back to being consistent…I receive an e-mail from my brother Brian announcing his move back to California. I won’t go through any details in order … Continue reading →

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RIP Peter O’Toole

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Steve

Lawrence of Arabia is the movie my parents know him for. With me it would be My Favorite Year which was loosely based upon Mel Brooks’ time on Sid Caesar’s show when Errol Flynn was the guest. I had heard of … Continue reading →

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WP 3.8 upgrade was successful

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Steve

You can’t tell from this side but the back-end/admin side is quite different. Not sure if it will solve two key problems. Get me to write/think faster for more timely posts. Block out the assholes who’ve been making my server require … Continue reading →

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A little catching up!

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Steve

I scaled back on the site for a few days to get all the Christmas-Festivus-Solstice biz completed. Last year, illness and recuperation from surgery (Somara was) kicked us in the ass. Oh yeah, the previous server’s hard drive crapping out was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Sonia, ma petite soeur!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Steve

The first friend I made in Austin celebrates! I think it’ll be in Basel where Sonia lives with her lovely family and then a belated time when she comes back to Houston for the annual get-together. I didn’t get to see … Continue reading →

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1500 miles!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Steve

Today I hit another running milestone! Sure I have over 200 to go with getting to Apple HQ but the significance of this achievement means I am averaging over 500 miles/year. The next accomplishment I’m trying to pull off would … Continue reading →

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It’s December already?

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Steve

Pictured for this month’s header is my maternal grandmother’s house circa 2012 according to Google Maps’s street view. It looks practically the same with a few exceptions. I don’t recall the tree out front, guessing upon its age, my mother … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nick!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Steve

Fifteen years ago this little dude joined the relatively small Maggi Clan. It’s a bummer his b-day is during Thanksgiving but at least he doesn’t have to go to school today! Nick is now getting into the thick of being … Continue reading →

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Cartoon quiz, match the voice with the toon

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Steve

I aced this which will surprise noone, even with the several I have never (nor have any interest) seen. Take your best shot and let me know your score.

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A little bit of good news last night

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Steve

Somara received an e-mail from our insurance carrier. They’re sending a check for $500 to reimburse us over the deductible on the repair because it wasn’t our fault, no kidding! Now to recoup the rental-car money from the moron who … Continue reading →

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Lost weekend thanks to sinuses

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Steve

It wasn’t a complete wash, we did manage to see the new Thor flick and complete our cat sitting duties in a timely fashion. Plus I had a FaceTime conversation with the Gordons in New York. Meanwhile, it’s several netti pots … Continue reading →

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Welcome Ben!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Steve

Yesterday was a huge joyous occasion, the awaited arrival of the Derrs’ first child (is first appropriate since I have no idea how many kids are planned or this guy will be an Only). Doesn’t matter in the end because … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Cannon and off to Qatar he goes

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Steve

I know he’s my youngest nephew but I can’t recall if he’s the youngest kid in the bunch. I do know it’s his birthday. What an odd treat, going on a 15-hour flight to live in Qatar. As I stated … Continue reading →

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Farewell weekend for the Bridge-Aggie faction

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Steve

By Wednesday my three Aggie-based nephews will be on their way to live in Qatar for the next five, maybe 10 years. I hope it is going to be a cool adventure. I’m a bit jealous since learning Arabic can … Continue reading →

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