Monthly Archives: June 2007

D&D birthday cake

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Steve

  Now that I have explained [maybe unloaded] all the unpleasantness of the last 48 hours, here is the highlight of the week. Amazing! Personally, I think it’s her greatest cake ever and I’m saying that from a non-gamer, non-husband … Continue reading →

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We and Kenny have parted ways

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Steve

Well, I think enough of the dust has settled in this whole debacle that began Thursday and came to an ugly, though not unexpected, outcome. Short version: Somara and I no longer work for Kenny at Kenny’s Coffee Co. We … Continue reading →

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Picayune won’t be updated for a bit

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Steve

Sorry, but some ugly, personal matters kicked in the door last night (metaphorically) and they need to be brought to a conclusion. What the outcome may be…who knows? It may even carry over into the next month so the colors … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Birthday Berkeley Breathed

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Steve

There’s a special place in Austin’s heart for Berkeley Breathed. The comic that became Bloom County originated here as Academia Waltz in UT’s newspaper in the late Seventies. Old strips he did for The Daily Texan are reprinted from time to time and … Continue reading →

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Bugsy Siegel whacked by The Outfit 60 years ago today

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Steve

Okay, this is a morbid piece of trivia but I’m still catching up on the missed posts to hit my goal of two-per-day as an average. I think it’s also cool because Bugsy Siegel is responsible for the modern-day Las … Continue reading →

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Vote for your favorites to be the next Seven Wonders

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Steve

Caught this on NPR, just don’t remember when. Finding the site to vote wasn’t difficult courtesy of Google. I can’t name the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World but I do know the Pyramids at Giza are the only ones remaining … Continue reading →

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Season 1

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Steve

The Picayune‘s first DVD review of a non-animated show would be a sitcom based upon a comic book. At least Sabrina the Teenage Witch worked out better than the horrendous version of The Tick on Fox. I also bought the set to keep … Continue reading →

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Help actually Rock the Vote on the upcoming Rock Band game

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Steve

In less than a month, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s will be coming out and this will be Harmonix’s last version of their franchise since they’ve handed over GH3 to Neversoft. What’s coming out in July probably didn’t take much work … Continue reading →

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Flyers score a good defenseman before the July 1 deadline

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Steve

GM Paul Holmgren’s wise move to ditch Philly’s first round, 23rd pick to Nashville for Kimmo Timonen looks great but I’m not sure he had that in mind all along or it became plan B when Chicago picked up Samsonov. … Continue reading →

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Ahoy! A re-usable ship for D&D minis! Arrrr!

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Steve

Here’s a pretty useful pre-made Flip-Mat I bought at Rogues Gallery this weekend since I like to throw in nautical adventures. The cannons on the middle deck are out of place for most D&D campaigns but I can ignore them. … Continue reading →

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Happy 65th Birthday Roger Ebert

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Steve

When I first noticed the show Sneak Previews on PBS, even as a kid I found myself siding with him over the better known Gene Siskel (my parents had a subscription to the Chicago Tribune). As I got older, I always wondered … Continue reading →

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One Austin moocher who doesn’t want my spare change

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Steve

Today wasn’t a spectacular day housesitting for the Lowrys but at least I caught a picture of this deer hiding near their driveway. When I was driving my car, I thought it was a cat with how she just had … Continue reading →

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The Cats of McNeil Ave. & 183

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Steve

Last night I had to go by my friends’ office to retrieve something. While I was approaching the office door, I spotted these feral cats jumping out of the dumpster. They held still long enough for me to get this … Continue reading →

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Lucky Brand Jeans, don’t let the Retro look fool you

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Steve

Until the Fourth of July, Lucky Brand Jeans are on sale! I completely endorse and stand by this product as I have with my mechanic, my favorite record store or the numerous restaurants I’ve covered in Picayune. Thus, this isn’t an … Continue reading →

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Rain + Solar Power = Soaking Wet Adventures 2

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Steve

This morning I just endured one of the shortcomings of solar power, the security gate at my friends’ house. It has a car-style battery to store all the energy it receives from its panel and one would think it stored … Continue reading →

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