Yearly Archives: 2008

“Winter” in Austin should be over tomorrow

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Steve

We sure had it rough down here in Central Texas today with the sleet, cold rain and temperatures below 32 F (0 C). However, it didn’t bother me for long because the weather will be right back to the low … Continue reading →

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The (computer) mouse turns 40

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Steve

On this day, Dr. Douglas Engelbart gave a demonstration of this enhancement for computers at the Fall Joint Computer Conference. How I indirectly thank him practically every day of my life since the late Eighties. The other night, Somara and I were … Continue reading →

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CD Collection hits 2300

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Steve

I finally got around to adding all the great CDs I bought at Waterloo Records’ Black Friday sale and according to my FileMaker Pro database I now have 2300 albums in this (allegedly) dying format. It’s a puny number compared … Continue reading →

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Robert Esche is playing (well) in the KHL

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Steve

Back when the Icebats were their playing last season at the nearby rink, I frequently would run into a music professor who commuted between Austin and Philly. Obviously we yakked about the Flyers and Phantoms but I remember one particular … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Sonia!

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Steve

For many, today is the day of infamy and until I met Sonia. Pearl Harbor is what always came to my mind first and after 1994, it’s always her birthday. Sonia is the oldest and longest friend I made in … Continue reading →

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Been sick this week

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Steve

I apologize if you’ve been coming by Picayune looking for any updates. Oh I’m so full of bon mots! Well, maybe there will be more effective HTML code to cover sarcasm. It has been cold around Austin (by Central Texas … Continue reading →

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The overdue good news

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Steve

Some of you may already know this but Somara said it should be OK to post because she is going through orientation today. Somara was hired as a permanent employee with Apple back on November 18. Her first official day … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2008 Cake

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Steve

Somara finally sent me a picture of what she took to her parents’ house for Thanksgiving. Underneath the sugary shell is a pumpkin-flavored cake. Not to worry, I did get a slice with the plate she brought back from the … Continue reading →

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Beulah, ND Encore: Small World V

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Steve

Facebook strikes again! Another friend I had from the wild and carefree days of North Dakota contacted me. Thankfully, it wasn’t a poke but a request, which sounds more polite. Even better, this person from my past isn’t female…but if … Continue reading →

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Happy 10th Birthday Nick!

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Steve

My first nephew celebrates a decade! I remember how thrilled I was when Brian gave me the news from California (where he was living at the time). I was on a later shift at work so I bought some kind … Continue reading →

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Happy 70th Birthday Rich Little

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Steve

This man is the best impersonator on the planet in my lifetime but he is probably unknown to most people under 35. Dropping out of the limelight in the Eighties probably contributed to it. Lately, impersonation comedy has be relegated … Continue reading →

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He takes the pressure off of Mark & me

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Steve

When I was younger and went to concerts, I always remembered seeing those old guys in the crowd, thinking, “Dude, check out the old farts who think they’re cool! They must be at least, like 30.” Now that I’m 40, … Continue reading →

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1988: My first Metallica concert

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Steve

About 20 years ago , Paul, Doug and I saw Metallica in Milwaukee during their big breakout tour, explaining why the old site had those colors. They may look wimpy for Metallica but they’re the primary colors from …And Justice … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons 11th Season DVD

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Steve

Has it been 14 months since the last DVD set for the Simpsons? According to my site and calendars, yes. I guess the recent WGA strike also covered commentaries (unless a union member can clarify). It was a rough Summer … Continue reading →

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Eww! Cat tartar!

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Steve

No that’s not a tooth. It’s a piece of tartar my vet (Dr. Todd) chipped out of Molly’s mouth. It’s about 3 mm thick and the penny is next to it to provide scale. I should show this to my … Continue reading →

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