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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Texas SBOE’s contrite approval…
…of Science textbooks has occurred but they promise more shenanigans to impose their knuckle-dragging perspective on Texas’ students. This affects the rest of America since the book publishers cater to the larger states/populations. I thought California still had some pull. … Continue reading
1963: JFK Assassination
I too grow tired of the conspiracy theories, the “what ifs” should the guy lived and this nonsense about him being a Liberal. Bill Clinton, crony of the GOP Lite DLC was more liberal than Kennedy! However, coming from a Catholic … Continue reading
Cartoon quiz, match the voice with the toon
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.
A little bit of good news last night
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
1863: The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln gave one of his most memorable speeches on this day. It is rather weird that the president’s invitation to the cemetery’s dedication was an afterthought. Sure, he wasn’t terribly popular due to the (American) Civil War dragging out into … Continue reading
Lost weekend thanks to sinuses
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!
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
Happy birthday Cannon and off to Qatar he goes
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
Wallace Shawn is 70 today…INCONCEIVABLE!
A great comedic actor who will be best remembered as Vizzini celebrates his birthday. To a younger generation he’s the voice of Rex from Toy Story, to others the teacher Alicia Silverstone helps find love in Clueless (aka Emma of the Nineties). I … Continue reading
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Farewell weekend for the Bridge-Aggie faction
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
Back up after some backing up
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!
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
Our “super” evening with the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Tonight we check out a reading of Archer with the principle cast, hopefully they’ll be as funny as the show. I figure they’re also here because Fun Fun Fest kicks off this weekend. Last month we attended the ASO for their performances … Continue reading
Adios Blockbuster, a bittersweet farewell to the Eighties
The Inadequate and Underwhelming digital, Internet 2.0 era claimed another victim (officially) today. Not to wallow in schadenfreude but it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving company. I only wish they were still an albatross around Viacom’s neck, take … Continue reading
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Our Honda is back…and front?
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