Monthly Archives: August 2010

Two more cool acquisitions!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Steve

As neat as these are, I will not be wearing them with tights like the ad campaign says. Nor will I be wearing my underpants on the outside; my friend Steve, who draws comics for a living, explained that artists … Continue reading →

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Pre-season games announced!

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Steve

My Western Conference Champs will be playing three games during the first week of October to show off the new lineup. Two will be here and they’re against our regional rivals Houston and San Antonio. Then there’s a 13-day gap … Continue reading →

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1995: Greatest Birthday since 1989

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Steve

This story is still considered on time through the fast, loose and spurious logic of Astrology! No, I don’t buy into it but being human, I’m applying it just to make a rationalization for finally posting this well after my … Continue reading →

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Dobie Theater closing this weekend

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Steve

Unlike other revered Austin institutions, I think this situation will be temporary because it’s sitting on some rather desirable real estate. Believe me, anything in, around, on, whatever preposition you want to go with, if it’s in the vicinity of … Continue reading →

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I think I’ll stick with my mattress as a safe

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Steve

The built-in safe which came with our room in Las Vegas was a minor source of irritation…when the door was closed, we couldn’t remove the key in order to protect the valuables we left behind. It was so small anyway, … Continue reading →

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Futurama update

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Steve

With a 26-episode arrangement with Comedy Central, I’m not sure if they’ll just keep going for 26 straight weeks or break it up over a year like they do with South Park, these days it’s a few in the Spring … Continue reading →

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John Bloom aka Joe Bob Briggs

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Steve

Last Friday morning, I was flipping through all the FaceBook noise I receive from all the things I “like” along with the Right-Wing diatribes and there was the announcement about Joe Bob hosting two movies Sunday evening Alamo Ritz! How … Continue reading →

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Eric Weinrich is an up-and-coming coach

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Steve

Going to Dallas to see the Flyers blow a two-goal lead and end it in a tie against the Stars back in the pre-2005 days was an expensive trip; the tickets were $130 each plus $10 parking (probably $15 now … Continue reading →

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David Prowse will have company for his Lucas ban

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Steve

Before the apocryphal prequels, I remember my fellow fans always talking crap about Return of the Jedi being the worst movie of the trilogy. I felt they were being too harsh since their tirades centered around the Ewoks. The space … Continue reading →

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Happy 11th Anniversary to the Derrs

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Steve

The day’s not over yet as I wrap up my errands to wish them well. They’ve always been married since I met them so I often forget for how long. They’re cool friends and bosses! Bosses? I do a little … Continue reading →

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Felix da Cake

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Steve

Somara made this for her co-workers. Something to do with her job is about all I know and what do I care, I get to eat the scraps! I like the touch of Felix’s trademark bag being present. When I … Continue reading →

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Vegas 2010, Day 7 – until next year!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Steve

The day we dreaded arrived, the one in which we have to go home and say goodbye to Las Vegas until next time. However, we promise to make it back in a year, not in two as the current pattern … Continue reading →

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Free toilets!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Steve

Walking home the Monday night from Starbucks, I noticed that some neighbors had done a little home renovating. Good thing I wasn’t desperate…or in a younger, prankish mood! The pair of commodes were gone within 24 hours because there are … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with Kansas?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Steve

Based upon this picture, parking is a concept they didn’t seem to grasp in the Twentieth Century.

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My doctor would appreciate this one

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Steve

Other than people suffering from anxiety, Dr. Custer specializes in treating children-teens plagued with ADD. The bumper sticker reminds me of an old Rodney Dangerfield joke: When I was a kid I told my old man I was tired of … Continue reading →

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