Monthly Archives: June 2010

Rock Band 3 will hush some critics

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Steve

One of the common complaints about the music video games comes from musicians or in my opinion…purists. Those games don’t encourage kids to learn how to play the guitar, drums…whatever. Anecdotal evidence has seemed to argue in the other direction. … Continue reading →

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Cat Wrapping!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Steve

This is one of the most cooperative cats I have ever witnessed. My guess is that the little furball is doped up on catnip because all of our cats would start attacking the wrapping paper. It’s definitely a unique way … Continue reading →

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2000: Molly comes home

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Steve

For many years, I always wanted to have my own pet(s), namely a cat. When I was growing up and living with my parents, we usually had at least one around: Katze, Shadow, Shirley, Farrah, Teddy and Mewsette. There were … Continue reading →

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Stars got clobbered in the finale

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Steve

I know I blathered earlier about the season being officially over for me but there was one last game they had to play. I am so glad I didn’t bother to watch. The Hershey Bears cremated my Stars 4-0. Jeremy … Continue reading →

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Belated celebrations, read below

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Steve

Hockey and my back distracted me from getting all of this out there so I apologize profusely. I’ll start with the one I got on time today, Phil’s birthday. At least he automatically gets the day off from work. Knowing … Continue reading →

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Rock Band 3 is no longer a rumor

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Steve

This franchise remains my personal favorite because it is more flexible than its predecessor Guitar Hero and less un-cool than Band Hero aka GH for the Miley Cyrus crowd. You probably wouldn’t know it lately. I never got off my … Continue reading →

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Hockey Season 2009-10 is officially over

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Steve

Last night was the last game for our inaugural season at the CPC (Cedar Park Center). Tomorrow the Calder Cup Championship will conclude in Hershey, PA and judging from how well the Bears kicked my Stars’ asses, they will sew … Continue reading →

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First session of physical therapy wore me out

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Steve

I’m pretty behind on polluting the Internet with my meandering stories and opinions (namely on hockey) but yesterday, I was exhausted by my first PT session. Personally, I was hoping the assessment was going to be, “The drugs are working … Continue reading →

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No real panic in Austin

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Steve

It started raining last night, shortly after Somara mowed the front yard. Maybe she triggered a rain dance. Heavy storms with rain, lightning and thunder always mean one major thing…power outages because the grid here is so overloaded and fragile. … Continue reading →

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Happy 70th Birthday Tom Jones

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Steve

As far as I know, he’s the first Welsh Pop singer to achieve international fame and popularity across several generations: I recall my grandparents liked him back in the Seventies. His appeal for me is that he isn’t afraid to … Continue reading →

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Torchwood Series Four gets the green light

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Steve

This spin-off from the recent Doctor Who reboot has been more enjoyable than I expected. I was already hooked when it starred Captain Jack, a short-lived but memorable Companion. The easiest way to describe it would be to just call … Continue reading →

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Half way to Vegas!

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Steve

Seven more weeks to go! I do not know if I will make it because I could use a vacation now with the recent three-day weekend shot down the toilet courtesy of my back…which is feeling much better, let’s hear … Continue reading →

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I’m back and so is my back, mostly

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Steve

Since early May my back has been acting up in the pain department, alternating between the shoulder blades to the lower regions around my waist.  Some of the pain was kept in check with over-the-counter pain killers and yoga. It … Continue reading →

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