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.

Back up after some backing up

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Steve

In order to avoid a repeat of the $2000 data recovery bill from last year, I finally got around to taking the server offline to back it up in its entirety. Ugh, I hadn’t done it since June 2013. Not … Continue reading →

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Happy 11th Radman & Kim!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Steve

Congratulations to my favorite couple in Phoenix even if they’re the only couple I know over there, I don’t count my in-laws. Let’s see if their kids Owen and Kylie succeed at doing something special for them. I scored an … Continue reading →

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Our Honda is back…and front?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Steve

Practically 50 days to get all this body work done. Not due to the great shop (we’ve been there four times now, we’re practically family!). Not due to there being a shortage of parts. All because the jerk who hit … Continue reading →

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RIP: Marcia Wallace

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve

Marcia’s passing must’ve slipped through while I was out sick last week because her B-list character on The Simpsons was critical to its success. The show just won’t be the same without her voice for the long-suffering Mrs. Krabappel. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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November is 2013 is Shatsgiving

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Steve

In less than three weeks, Somara and I will be meeting William Shatner at Austin’s Wiz World. One of the ultimate wedding anniversary presents a couple nerds can give each other! This year’s convention has numerous great guests too. I’m … Continue reading →

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Thank you rain/temp drop for the relapse…

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Steve

Filled me full of phlegm and preventing me from enjoying my new car’s debut at work. I feel way better now. Thanks to my doctor helping me balance the medication, mainly upping the Zoloft by 25 mg/day. All this time I’ve … Continue reading →

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RIP: Lou Reed

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Steve

The tributes are pouring in all over the media but to me, Lou was in the same company as Bruce Springsteen…great writer, boring performer. I’ll take the Cowboy Junkies’ version of “Sweet Jane,” Duran Duran’s “Perfect Day,” and Eurythmics’ “Satellite … Continue reading →

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Say hello to my new car Vixen!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Steve

What began as a fact-finding mission turned into an adoption/purchase. I wasn’t really, completely suckered by a nice salesman Jon. We’re still nursing a frickin’ rental because our Honda Fit was finally approved for its repair, again, remember, it wasn’t our … Continue reading →

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Vegas 2013: Day Six, Popovich’s animal circus

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Steve

Monday took the slow approach as the centerpiece to our day was mid-afternoon at PH. We arrived relatively early, went our own separate ways for an hour to kill time; I wanted to leave my card with the nice person … Continue reading →

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RIP: Lou Scheimer

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Steve

If Hanna-Barbera were the kings of Saturday morning cartoons, then I could easily argue that Lou Scheimer and his production company Filmation were the dukes. The name may not ring a bell but the barrage of animated shows and some live … Continue reading →

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Back from a rather awesome, never-a-dull-moment weekend

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Steve

Didn’t mean to go all MIA after recuperating from my latest attack, the weekend kicked off with work having its usual, immediate crises but I have some additional help with three excellent Tier Two guys moved to the team. They’re … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen, pronounced ‘HULL-en’

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Steve

Right after Columbus Day is the next major holiday of the month…Helen’s birthday! You were thinking Halloween right? If I didn’t know her, I would’ve voted for Carrie Fisher’s birthday instead because I always want to remember the actress/author for wearing … Continue reading →

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I think October is the cruelest month

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Steve

Fall recently came to Austin which then led to me getting sick followed by the anxiety/panic attacks over-the-counter medicine causes. It’s a crappy situation because not taking the medication usually prolongs the illness. However, maybe I should’ve toughed it out. This … Continue reading →

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KMAG exceeds 1.5 million plays last month!

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Steve

I haven’t been as dedicated to my stream as I should be so all the new tunes are lagging behind and the vacation didn’t become the opportunity I thought it would be, even with the timeshare having Wi-Fi “built-in.” No … Continue reading →

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Vegas 2013: Day Five, the NFL should play more on Thursday!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Steve

The day kicked off with a retro NFL game, the Bears of the Seventies I grew up with made an appearance against the Lions. Well, this was a proxy bet for the Silders’ oldest kid TJ so the bookie will … Continue reading →

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