Monthly Archives: August 2012

Major cartoon geek alert

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Steve

All the diehards probably already know but sometimes the news slips through and I know numerous casual fans with priorities. So without further ado… During the next season of Archer, the slacking super spy will visit the world of Bob’s … Continue reading →

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Bob Hoskins retires

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Steve

Reading the news regarding Bob’s involuntary retirement because he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease was a damned shame. I had been thinking about his body of work recently thanks to seeing The Wall for the Summer of 1982 fest. … Continue reading →

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RIP: Marvin Hamlisch

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve

Marvin was often a boring, somewhat self-centered guest on most shows I had seen but he did compose some of the best, memorable tunes, namely my personal fave, “Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me).” Until Duran Duran’s … Continue reading →

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Happy World Cat Adoption Day

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve

The Maggi household has done its part with the four we have, although Molly and Nemo’s ongoing piss war makes it tempting to trade them in for new models. But whenever I look in their eyes, I relent, remember they’re … Continue reading →

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I know, it’s just a movie

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Steve

A funny and factual T-shirt from the Gordons. It definitely appeals to my interest in Astronomy.

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The Dark Knight Reclines

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Steve

An amusing photo of my nephew Hunter showing off all the DC comics I gave him and his brothers to check out.

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Belated RIP: Sherman Hemsley

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Steve

I’m not sure which is the bigger bummer, the loss of this funny actor or how I found out…through a magazine, not via the instantaneous Internet. Either way, Sherman will be missed even if he was probably retired. As Mr. … Continue reading →

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Blood test mid-2012 results, they’re great

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Steve

To celebrate my 44th birthday and to check on my progress since doubling down with running last Winter, I got my blood drawn. The outcome was pretty great, not perfect and there’s plenty of room for improvement but I think … Continue reading →

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The header for August

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Steve

August is the 15th anniversary of my first trip to Las Vegas which began on the third and went for about four weeks. It’s not the type of introduction I’d recommend for the place. What made it more memorable were … Continue reading →

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