Monthly Archives: October 2006

Happy 81st Birthday Elmore Leonard

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Steve

I’ve only read one of his books, Cuba Libre, but I must tip my hat to him because he has influenced other writers I have read at greater length, namely Carl Hiassen and (indirectly) James Ellroy: Hiassen for the cruel humor; … Continue reading →

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Week One of NHL 2006-07

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Steve

It’s going to be a long season. My team was off to an awful start with the four-zip drubbing they got at the opening from Pittsburgh. Really sad. Good thing the game was in Pittsburgh, otherwise the infamous Philly crowd … Continue reading →

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Car conks out in morning rush-hour traffic

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Steve

Pardon me in advance if my mood in future articles feels a bit terse, irked or just generally angrier than it should (my goal is this place should be about positive and cool things to point out). My car decided … Continue reading →

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Happy Sixth Birthday Chance!

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Steve

Yes…Chance. Chance Payton Bryant, my friend Steve Bryant’s son. You have to admit, the kid has a memorable name because who hasn’t played Monopoply. Heck, McDonald’s is doing their annual collect-the-stickers game again, coincidence? I have only met the little … Continue reading →

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I need this Gaming table!

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Steve

The Ultimate Gaming Table …but a bigger house would probably be necessary. And something to keep the cats off it as the pictures show. However, there’s a link somewhere on the site where I can e-mail the builder(s) about blueprints … Continue reading →

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My parents in Apex, NC are OK

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Steve

I heard the news on NPR Friday morning and e-mailed my brother (the ‘rents and I haven’t been speaking since July 2003). He said they’re okay, oddly my mother was the last person hanging out in the neighborhood. Over 23 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Happy 42nd Birthday Matthew Sweet

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Steve

The original color theme I was going to do for the Picayune would’ve been based on his 40th birthday, but I goofed up on the dates (just like I did with Lazz, I sense a pattern developing). Turns out Matthew Sweet is … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Lazz!

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Steve

I can’t draw nor do anything as cool as my friend Lazz, but it’s his birthday and I would like to share with the world, okay, my other friends who read this site (knock on wood). Lazz, sorry, your package, … Continue reading →

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2006-7 Season kicks off tonight

Posted on October 4, 2006 by Steve

And so begins the latest season of the NHL tonight. My favorite teams aren’t playing though, that will be tomorrow. Here are my predictions too. Flyers: Although I’m stoked about them coming to Dallas this season (March 2007), they are going … Continue reading →

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OJ beat the murder rap 11 years ago

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Steve

I have a Futurama calendar at work that lists pretty interesting birthdays. Nothing really grabbed my attention other than Gwen Stefani (37 today) since she is indirectly tied to Matt Groening through her brother, Eric Stefani. So I went by the History … Continue reading →

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Money makes the Fantasy World go ’round

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Steve

Last week, the online store for my favorite non-WOTC D&D page, EN World, was selling a PDF of money cards. This eliminates the bookkeeping of the money in the game was the seller’s argument and for a mere $6.95 I could … Continue reading →

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Tinkerbell Birthday Cake

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Steve

Somara completed this beauty on Saturday morning for a co-worker of mine. He wanted something very nice for his wife who also is a Tinkerbell fan. Thankfully Somara’s HEB had the appropriate Disney props. I didn’t get to have a … Continue reading →

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Why the PowerComputing Colors?

Posted on October 1, 2006 by Steve

Why now when the Tenth Anniversary of working there was really the day after Labor Day (September 1996)? Obviously my house’s Fifth Anniversary was more important, more pleasant and probably won’t end bitterly like PowerComputing (PCC) did. I decided that … Continue reading →

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