Monthly Archives: July 2009

1969: The Moon Landing

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Steve

Everybody and their monkey got their two cents in on this event over the weekend but I wanted to add to the din because the exploration of outer space is near to my heart. Forty years ago I was about … Continue reading →

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Quick pictures from the day in DC

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Steve

Yesterday we went into the city via a very crowded Metro (still undergoing maintenance which is the aftermath of June’s well-publicized accident). I think Washington should hire some of those dudes from Japan who know how to shove people in. … Continue reading →

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Futurama recasting?

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Steve

Until I see a real, definitive announcement, this story will be just Fox and Viacom posturing to get attention, reining in salaries, etc. Years ago, there was a snit between Fox and the cast of The Simpsons with a casting … Continue reading →

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Vacation progressing

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Steve

Sorry if I don’t have any pictures yet. We’ve mainly been taking it easy: eating, sleeping, playing the Wii, drinking beer (me, not Somara) and socializing. The Silder boys are at camp from 9 AM to 330 PM so this … Continue reading →

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Bumpy, pricey flight but safe in DC

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Steve

Readily, I admit to enduring worse flights than the one from Dallas (DFW) to Dulles (one of three in the DC area) but I knew as soon as the plane was flying over dense clouds, the buffeting would begin. American … Continue reading →

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Vacation is off to a good, mixed start

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Steve

Vacation 2009 #1 (maybe there will be a #2, money willing) was off to a rough start 10 minutes into the Spoon concert, the digital camera we bought last year broke. At first I thought it was a power issue. … Continue reading →

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1979: Dahl’s Disco Demolition

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Steve

When the Chicago Tribune arrived at our door every morning, I usually would go right to the comics section because it was carrying the short-lived Star Wars strip by Russ Manning. Sometimes I would actually read the reviews by Gene … Continue reading →

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Spoon wraps up three dates in Austin

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Steve

They’re no longer Austin’s best kept secret but I think they’ve maintained their “indie cred” with the correct crowds who decide such pretentious things. I for one just like them because they do great Power Pop and have an awesome, … Continue reading →

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New business cards

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Steve

These are my first cards in a few years and those were pretty cool to have. These are better because I really dig what I’m doing so I made sure in the interview I could have them. The puzzling part … Continue reading →

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Re-alignment in the AHL

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Steve

I can’t remember how the other three divisions were set up exactly. I could’ve sworn the Phantoms were in the Atlantic Division but now that the Flyers organization sold them off and they moved to upstate New York, they’re dead … Continue reading →

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…and the winner is!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Steve

Click on the picture to watch the movie. If you weren’t the winner, don’t feel bad, I’m sure we’ll have future Muppets, cats and other creatures needing a name.

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Thomas the Tank Engine 2009

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Steve

A co-worker/friend has a son who is at that age when he is completely fascinated with trains and cars, thus he wanted a birthday cake designed with the Thomas theme. I’m not knocking it. I fondly remember my brother and … Continue reading →

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Belated birthday to Owen

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Steve

What a rotten trend I have with this little guy’s birthday. I guess the Fourth holiday weekend keeps throwing me off despite it staring there in my face via Now Up2Date. Well, I hope Rad’s oldest son/child had a great … Continue reading →

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Vegas 2009 and Fiscal Year 2010

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Steve

July 1 is the beginning of the Fiscal Year in the Maggi Republic. Back in 2006, that’s about the time I took over all the finances to ease the pressure on Somara; her job with HEB was stressing her out … Continue reading →

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Brian Boucher rejoins the Flyers again!

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Steve

My all-time favorite goalie (since I started following hockey more carefully) has returned to the Philly fold yet again. Boucher is some kind of prodigal son the Flyers organization keeps taking back. It was rather crappy of the Sharks to … Continue reading →

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