Monthly Archives: December 2011

Another piece of Austin dies…Emo’s

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Steve

All is not lost, Emo’s already opened a second location this Fall appropriately named Emo’s East which also happens to be the former Back Room. Last night was the final indoor show but the rumors had been flying for weeks. … Continue reading →

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Chicago is concluding, back to Austin

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Steve

It seems, I really went on vacation this time. The posts fizzled out for a couple days which was caused a combination of factors. Fear not (or fear!), I have many things to write about in my whirlwind tour encompassing … Continue reading →

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1981: The Second Day of Christmas V, Springfield Finale

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

Hunter’s gift of a D&D Basic Set coincidentally happened on the 30th anniversary of when I got into it. We really bought it because Paizo finally made something equivalent and he is now 12; giving him the $50 rule book would … Continue reading →

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Voyager 1 keeps on going

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

Eleven billion miles away from the Sun is where Voyager 1 is estimated to be right now. To give you an idea how far this is, it’s 118 times the distance between Earth and our Sun (also known as one … Continue reading →

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1976: The First Day of Christmas V, Bionic Men!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Steve

This will be the final run of this series I started four years ago because in 2012, I would be repeating myself which I hate doing. I began reading a bunch on Christmas Day to see how they’ve held up beyond … Continue reading →

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Christmas was pretty decent, now in Chicago

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Steve

Christmas 2011 has now concluded and I have kicked off my Holiday Shutdown 2011 Vacation (catchier name to follow one day). This time, I made actual plans with an additional road trip to Houston when I return. As always, Somara … Continue reading →

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They’re not Futurama dolls, they’re action figures

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

Season Six of Futurama finally arrived on DVD, I went ahead and splurged on the Blu-Ray for the additional features (or headaches). Then I was at Toy Joy today, it’s where I needed to drop off my nephew after our … Continue reading →

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Demo of Austin humor

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

It certainly lowers one’s irritation over the button not working at the rather hazardous intersection of Sixth and Lamar.

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Tori Amos

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to finally see the famous chanteuse/piano player during her recent tour (now over). A former co-worker named Summer (linked to Picayune) invited me to tag along because our mutual friend Melia moved away. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Paul, the prancing roommate

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Steve

I will leave the prancing matter for him to explain should you ask or care. Trust me, it is rather funny. This year I’m rather stoked about the Christmas present we found him. Can’t reveal what it is though, his … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds Chucks

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Steve

Another demonstration of Somara’s artistic skills and before you ask, no, she will not make anymore pairs. These above were a one-time gift for a friend of hers. I’m amazed my wife has any energy left after the annual cookie … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice fellow Pagans!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Steve

It happened last night, probably when I was driving home from the Tori Amos concert (or as we used to call her in the Nineties, Torn Anus!). Coincidence? Probably.

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Digging out from the weather

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Steve

It never fails, I’m within days of my planned trip to Chicago plus trying to enjoy a month of three-day weekends when I came down with congestion and a sore throat plus the draining. So I ended up spending Sunday … Continue reading →

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The Battle for the North Pole

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

The movie explains it all. You can view a larger version on YouTube. I wanted to use the “Imperial March” from The Empire Strikes Back but why bother! The overzealous and litigious lawyers and accountants of America (because we have too … Continue reading →

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Belated RIP to Joe Simon & Jerry Robinson

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Steve

Two people who helped create the comic book universes of DC and Marvel passed away this month. Sadly, they lived in the shadows due to more famous names pushing them aside, taking the credit or whatever. It’s a shame but … Continue reading →

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