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2001: On The Media begins
This weekend, the one podcast I have religiously listen to since…I can’t remember. Let’s just say when iTunes (now divided into Music and Podcasts) first added the ability to subscribe to podcasts. Checking the Internet, iTunes 4.9 which was about … Continue reading
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e-mail Etiquette is lacking with Generation Z?
A rather interesting opinion piece about how Gen Z does/doesn’t know how to write an e-mail, especially to their university instructors. Having been and continuing to be an avid user of this medium, I saw some of the writer’s point … Continue reading
The 12 days of drinking begins
We’ve all seen and heard of the booze-based advent calendars. Here’s one for the 12 Days of Christmas per the song. Contrary to the McKenzie Brothers’ deductions, I learned through an NPR DJ that these 12 days begin today (12/26 … Continue reading
McRib is still disgusting and hard to eat
Long ago, I chose to adhere to that principle “If you’ve never seen the movie, how can you say you hate it?” when it came to film, TV and especially music. It has resulted in numerous hours and dollars I … Continue reading
Updated for the 21st Century!
When I ask myself why I haven’t achieved much despite being cooped up in my house a whole lot more during 2020? I can point to these four jerks!
Austrian town changing its name for obvious reasons
Now this place makes the news‽ If you watch the movie below you’ll see my point and there’s a clincher at the end. Go ahead, I’ll wait… …OK, get a little chuckle? I know I was baffled, soooooo… Google … Continue reading
Second night of Pinballz Go Kart League
Despite missing the practice heat and driving a busted kart (#8) in the qualifier, no, really, it wasn’t my driving for a change; I had a better run last night. Given how much better…well, all the league members are at … Continue reading
First night of Pinballz Go Kart League!
I’ll open with this…Mario Andretti I am not. I’d be lucky to be Janet Guthrie (a barrier-breaking driver, who sadly won no titles). However, I’m glad the owners of Pinballz finally took my nagging request to start a league. What … Continue reading
Richland Coyotes win a nail biter…for once
No, the scoreboard you’re seeing is correct. This was a football game, not a basketball game. This was the outcome of West Texas’ six-on-six style of the state religion. Where Jennifer grew up, the population centers are so small, few … Continue reading
Crappy 2020 summed up, September 2020 addendum
Who in their right mind devised this? Yogurt lacks the viscosity to be a soda! Sure there’s Gogurt which I doubt exists or sells well anymore. However, this? Eww! What’s more puzzling is the flavor. Mint? It must be something … Continue reading
Ultimate Star Wars trivia test for DragonCon
Last week DragonCon was held last week and like anything that could be salvaged this year, it was virtual (blech!). Besides the mixed news like the latest Dune trailer (good) or the cancellation of The Venture Brothers (crappy), there was a Star Wars trivia … Continue reading
Chocolate snow!!!
Not everything has been crappy for 2020, as per this story from The Guardian, a “happy” accident occurred in Switzerland. As cool as chocolate snow would be, I can’t recommend it around Austin due to the stifling hot weather we have. … Continue reading
Warning sign of Idiocracy happening: July 2020 edition
The world’s most disgusting shoes have teamed up with the unhealthiest chicken known to humanity. I really hope they don’t come with drumsticks attached because you combine that smell with the dirty feet many people have, especially children…it makes me … Continue reading
New Barbie accessories for these changing times
This comedian proves that even America’s iconic Barbie doll can roll with the cultural shifts happening today.
Keeping track of passing time in Austin
Courtesy of the Twitter feed Evil MoPac.