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The news about the Maggi Republic in Austin (Pflugerville), TX.

しらせ = Good News

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Steve

I have several pieces of good things to share starting off with the translation above. The Japanese word in the title is “shirase” which I learned from a Shugo Tokumaru song. A co-worker explained its meaning and context: “good personal … Continue reading →

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Woo hoo, refinancing number two is done!

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Steve

What a relief to finish this somewhat arduous process of getting a new mortgage while the rates are low. But you’re thinking, hold on, you’ve been in your house for almost 12 years and didn’t you re-finance it five years … Continue reading →

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Good news for June with my health!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Steve

Today I called the Pflugerville branch of Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) to follow up on my disability paperwork (an Apple policy when you’ve been as ill as I have). I wanted to make sure the doctor who treated me for … Continue reading →

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Congratulations (nephew) Nick on graudation!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Steve

The young man is certainly more comfortable and skilled at wearing a suit than I ever was at his age. I hope it’s a habit he can maintain, helps enormously with the ladies. Meanwhile Aunt Sam and Uncle Steve rushed … Continue reading →

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RIP Eugene “Doomsday” Silder

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Steve

It was pretty sad to read the news via Paul’s Facebook page about his father passing away this morning. However, I want to share a few quick anecdotes about my interactions with Eugene as a celebration of his life. What’s … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Malaise may be (mostly) defeated

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Steve

If so, it only took Modern Western Science about a year to get it right. I don’t really blame nor bear any ill will toward the doctors/PAs involved. They were all trying their best based upon the clues my body … Continue reading →

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Fourteen years with Apple

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Steve

I’ll keep it brief but Somara made me laugh when she pulled out my original badge photo from 1998. It was taken during the Summer/Fall of 1998 while I was a temp. I thought it was funny enough to keep … Continue reading →

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Thatcher’s rotten legacy lives on in the UK and the West

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Steve

I love the chutzpah of the Right with their claims for civility via “don’t speak ill about the recently departed.” Nevermind their shittalking when Howard Zinn, Ted Kennedy and Paul Wellstone died. I’m confident they’ve been preparing some nasty, backhanded … Continue reading →

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Three-thousand posts!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Steve

It was a pretty sweet weekend around Austin with all the cool places and things I did, namely with the conclusion ending in a 97-point, first-place victory at tonight’s GWD. There was a lot I wanted to cover but I … Continue reading →

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Austin is prepared for the PDRK

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Steve

This modified symbol/flag from the Texas Independence War usually receives a reaction of rolled eyes in Austin Proper because the original was hijacked by Neo-Confederates, the NRA, Black-Helicopter Enthusiasts, Secessionists and Teabaggers. Since Austin is punster/humorist O. Henry’s hometown, it’s … Continue reading →

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