Monthly Archives: July 2015

Protected: Update on the future?

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Steve

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Happy birthday to Kate! (2015)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Steve

Of all the co-workers and friends I made during my seven years with Kenny’s Coffee Company, I had little doubt we’d still be talking to each other, occasionally hanging out. Why? Because we’re fellow Leos. We may be over a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to me ’15

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Steve

Took the day off from work as I traditionally do. Gotta’ suck up all those freebies you can for being a loyal customer at Alamo (saw Vacation), ate at Plucker’s and had my drink covered at Starbucks. Overall, it has been … Continue reading →

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Back to the Future: 30th Anniversary Quote-along!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Steve

I wasn’t going to let this awesome replay anniversary slide away although the event we went to took place about four weeks ago. Universal has also announced they’re having the movie hit theaters for a limited time to celebrate. Alamo as … Continue reading →

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Four thousand posts

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Steve

A nice spot between my birthday and wedding anniversary. It’s 27 days late but as the cliché goes…better late than never. What to talk about? How about the math. Let’s see, this format began on July 3, 2005. That makes … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday to Bugs Bunny

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve

A landmark birthday for a signature cartoon character. I regret not having anything bigger for him but I think the first fly-by of Pluto and more urgent matters in my life give me a pass. The Time-Warner Empire on the … Continue reading →

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Bonne Anniversaire Christina!

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve

The 27th is always a great and eventful day. My trilingual friend who turned out to be the best legacy of working at DG celebrates her special day (I already knew Rad via Stvee, he doesn’t count). What’s the plan? … Continue reading →

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Twelve years of marriage

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve

With some help from a vendor at Brick Fiesta, I modified our Lego avatars to join the out-of-stock, business-card holder. Not sure which language it’s aimed at. The darned thing only comes with three Es, two Ss and one U … Continue reading →

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In honor of their return…

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Steve

…I give you Lego Rick and Morty! Tonight they kick off their second season on Adult Swim with more whacky adventures across time, space, reality and unprotected liquor cabinets. I know Morty wears a yellow shirt but Lego doesn’t do … Continue reading →

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Princess Leia fan, right on!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Steve

Face is blurred out to protect the sweet person’s identity but I love the shirt and I want to encourage little people of both genders to be unafraid to promote their heroes, even if they’re fictional.

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Protected: Side achievement #1: Stor(age) organization

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Steve

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Shut up and take my money #1!

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Steve

Futurama may no longer be having any new adventures beyond its comic book (published six times a year) but it’s great to see the show continue to have new calendars. This one is the best because expired months can be recycled … Continue reading →

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Protected: Update on where I’m probably headed in August

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Steve

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New Horizons made it and the new information is great!

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Steve

I won’t deny being late to the party when it comes to all the Pluto hype. I’ve been busy taking care of my health and cleaning up affairs key to the maintenance of the Maggi Republic. I have been an … Continue reading →

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RIP: Alex Rocco and George Coe

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Steve

Two great minor-character cartoon voice actors have recently passed on. The first was Alex Rocco was more well known as a parent in The Facts of Life and someone who got whacked in The Godfather II. His first and recurring Roger Meyers … Continue reading →

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