Monthly Archives: October 2008

Happy First Anniversary Nancy and Jose

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Steve

On this day last year, Jose and Nancy tied the knot. What a great time, namely the food and friendship. According to the Internet, the gift options are rather lame: paper or clocks. I wonder how clocks are modern when … Continue reading →

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Happy First Birthday Evelyn

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Steve

The fun little daughter of my friends Ethan & Kelly had her first birthday. Not exactly sure if they celebrated today, in advance or later. Maybe there will be some pictures in the near future of a party or something.

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This comic be fish wrappin’, arrr! – Captain McAllister

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Steve

Halloween is almost here along with a couple of other traditions: The TV and comic book versions of “Treehouse of Horror.” I’m more familiar with the latter because we’ve been without cable or terrestrial-based TV for over a year. This … Continue reading →

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I blame Jean-Claude van Damme for this trend

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Steve

This factoid from the Economist was rather unsettling. Americans tend not to think of Belgians (especially their children) as pugnacious. Unless the has-been kickboxer from the title has caused an epidemic on the playground. I always figured that Jean-Claude was … Continue reading →

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We were an Arbitron family, for a little while

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Steve

After all these years, I finally got selected by Arbitron to share my listening habits. My immediate guess on why we were picked was a lack of middle-aged DINKs to survey; I still chose EuroAmerican on the “race” category since … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Helen

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Steve

Here’s to the longest friend I’ve had from Marquette. Longest? I met Helen in a class before Paul through his roommate so that’s how she receives this title. Looking back, her birthday is special to me because we all could … Continue reading →

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Presidents of the USA in Austin

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Steve

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know this show took place Wednesday night but as I’ve informed many of you, I’ve been ill (on many levels) so I finally got around to mention how it rocked. Originally, I was going to volunteer … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck 2, Malarchuk 0

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Steve

Once again, poor Clint Malarchuk makes headlines with another accident. The poor guy is a magnet for near misses. For those who don’t recognize Malarchuk’s name, he’s the goalie from this horrific incident, it’s not for the squeamish.

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Season Opening Musings 2008

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Steve

Last night the NHL’s 2008-9 Season really kicked off. Those games in Europe counted for the teams who played there but c’mon, the NHL is a North American league despite all the Europeans on the various 30 teams. Rumors abound … Continue reading →

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1918: York becomes a hero at the Battle of Argonne

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Steve

The History Channel’s website has a nice little synopsis on Alvin York and the events that made him a hero. Too bad he was played by Gary Cooper in the movie since York used his fame to help the poor … Continue reading →

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Cool gifts arrive

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Steve

Firstly, my friends Kelly & Ethan’s anniversary gift arrived on Saturday. Since we gave them organic cotton T-shirts with the Alamo Drafthouse on them for their second anniversary (cotton), they bought us a special deal on an olive tree in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rob aka Lazz

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Steve

You may recognize his name in D&D numerous maps and these days, the Pathfinder series of adventures and supplements from Paizo Publishing. I did see him in the latest Fourth Edition revision to Forgotten Realms. Lazz, as he likes to … Continue reading →

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D&D Book Sale suspended

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Steve

At the insistence, suggestion or wishes (take your pick) of Somara, the liquidation of my D&D collection has been put on hold. Why? Well, I know she doesn’t have any plans to be a DM and anything elaborate her characters … Continue reading →

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Wedding cake for a friend II

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Steve

An overdue picture, sorry, matters at home, work and life were getting in the way.    This is another great groom cake Somara was hired to do, right after we returned from Vegas. My co-worker Isaac requested this. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Here’s a surrogate trip along the Vegas Strip

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Steve

Here’s the “little” movie Somara and I made in Las Vegas. I hope it’s more entertaining than the last one of the Mirage’s volcano (currently down for maintenance). The fashion show would’ve better with a bigger screen ratio. What is … Continue reading →

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