Monthly Archives: March 2013

Happy Birthday Nelson!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Steve

My great friend up in Chicago celebrates his day, one he shares with Einstein, Pi Day and Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. I’m way behind on a card for him but I’ll make it up to him, namely during his visit … Continue reading →

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SXSW 2013 catchphrase-BizSpeak generator

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Steve

I could always count on The Onion to make some great jokes (or slams) about SXSW, aka the Spring D-bag Invasion, with these stories here and here. I never expected the Guardian to out do them through a better dig … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brian

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Steve

What a Maggi-based coincidence! First, my next running goal is Brian’s house. Next, my cousin Dana comes to visit; what a great time! Finally, it’s Brian’s birthday. I do hope he gets to celebrate, be King of Chicago just for … Continue reading →

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My nephew is (gasp!) a Hipster!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Steve

I did quiz Wyatt and his brothers if they knew what a Hipster was, they said they did but I don’t think they know the specifics. However since he’s only 10 I’m confident there’s a minimal age requirement before one … Continue reading →

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Oh Mrs. Crane…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Steve

…you thought could hide by driving a mini-van but I know you’re a little monkey.

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Finally, a badge at SXSW I would wear

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Steve

Across America it’s Spring Break for numerous high schools and universities. In Austin it’s the annual invasion of d-bags from “the industry” peddling wares of varying quality. Not everything coming to town is bad, I plan to check out the … Continue reading →

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My latest mash-up shirts from the ‘fury

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Steve

My pledge to cut back on new T-shirts isn’t going too well thanks to a pair of mash-ups. In my defense, the Doctor Who/Futurama design was a gift. The Princess Bride/The Incredibles couldn’t be resisted yet who should’ve been the … Continue reading →

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New toilet!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Steve

What began as a routine repair my father-in-law Tom attempted transformed into the opportunity to install a better, greener toilet for the guest bathroom. The builder did a terrible job since the original rocked a tad. I thought Tom was … Continue reading →

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RIP Allan Calhamer

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Steve

I probably should re-organize D&D into a Game section with D&D and Video Games as subsections but my tribute to Mr. Calhamer falls under this because his game Diplomacy was a fave with gamers of all stripes. Sadly, I’ve only played … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s house achieved!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Steve

In today’s running (on a treadmill) news, I have completed the distance between my house and my Grandma’s house in Bloomington, IL. This would be 978 miles. Since I ran a total of 3.2 miles today, I’m now 1.2 miles … Continue reading →

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In like a lazy lion…

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Steve

…hopefully I’ll be “out” like a busy lamb. I’ve been much better, Somara is having a harder time shaking off the illness we’ve had in common yet I don’t know if we had the same sickness. I really wanted to … Continue reading →

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Austin/Travis County bag ban in effect…

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Steve

…and contrary to the Republicans, Conservatives, Teabaggers, Paultards and Randroids, the area hasn’t transformed into a Stalinist state. I for one support the ban because those annoying little plastic bags end up in landfills or blowing all over the landscape. We … Continue reading →

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RIP Dr. Koop

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve

Koop was the first Surgeon General I ever remembered and the Eighties wouldn’t have been the same without him. He definitely had a memorable appearance because facial hair was out of fashion after the Seventies, especially for the Republican camp. I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy belated Marquette & Texas Independence Day

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve

March 2nd is famous for a couple things: Dr. Seuss’s birthday, he would’ve been 109 this year. Texas Independence which is a mixed thing. Mexico under Santa Anna wasn’t a great place nor time; The Mexican government and the American … Continue reading →

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Depression bout #3 for 2013, continuing sadness

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve

Maybe depression is a bit much, the doctor last week said it was more along heightened anxiety according my recent testing results. I should’ve studied harder! Somara and I have had a relapse with the flu/sinus issues. I recovered first … Continue reading →

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