Monthly Archives: October 2015

Cat’s pajamas returns!

That cat is really pliable and/or patient. Our cats freak out, get all super antsy whenever we try to make them wear costumes. I don’t care if this is fake, it’s too funny.

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Happy Birthday Helen

Still looking good after all these years as per her FaceBook post. I think she did that to show off the new ‘do. Let’s hope she has a good time while I celebrate by checking out a 4K digital remastering … Continue reading

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The Martian: Must See

Another rare case of the film telling the story better than the original novel. If I could do it all over again, I’d still read The Martian before the movie’s release because Andy Weir’s interview on Inquiring Minds made the book compelling. … Continue reading

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Happy Native Americans AND Columbus Day

For the last several decades, it’s popular to rag on Columbus Day. Why? Probably a handful of reasons yet I have a counterpoint to all the Politically Correct assholes who go on and whine and whine. You wouldn’t be here … Continue reading

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Italian #34: Franco Grillini

If you’ve ever followed Italy’s national politics, especially after World War II, they appear to be chaotic compared to America’s. Unlike our entrenched Congress which oddly is always in campaign mode, the Italian Parliament (Parlamento) averages an election a year … Continue reading

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Stars barely win their season opener in overtime

My Stars were off to a rough start as they let the revamped Rampage (now affiliated with the Avalanche) took a 2-0 lead. I feared this would be the kick off to another mediocre season because the only pre-season game … Continue reading

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Italian #33: Giordano Bruno

This year we’ve covered an Italian who affected food/candy and another with art, on to Science. If you watched the new Cosmos, you may remember Bruno’s name. He was the Dominican friar who proposed that the stars in the night sky … Continue reading

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Rest in Peace Scott II

Apple, Inc. and Austin lost a great resident last week. Scott definitely belonged and contributed to the quality of life we have. If you want read the more elaborate tribute I wrote about him, contact me (you know how) since … Continue reading

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Made it to cruising altitude!

This year I adding the stairmaster to my routine in lieu of putting an incline on my running. Besides, the stairmasters are pretty cool, they have landmarks to give you some perspective on how far up you’ve gone. I’ve exceeded … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Chance!

I think he’s 15 now but maybe his dad can clue me in while playing the Beatles’ tune and I’m telepathically send Weird Al’s “Happy Birthday” number. Hoping he’s having a good time despite having to go to school at … Continue reading

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Italian #32: Artemisia Gentileschi

Back to the art world for today’s Italian and my entry covers another woman who contributed immensely to what is called the Baroque period, Artemisia Gentileschi. While Sofonisba Anguissola was only allowed to paint portraits, Artemisia had the opportunity to do historical and … Continue reading

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Happy belated birthday to Matt

Forgetting that Friday is the party to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules, not his birthday, I failed to write about it yesterday. Plus I’ve been distracted over some other news that’s still fuzzy. My friend Matt is pretty cool and our … Continue reading

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The new gym at work is pretty sweet

The newer buildings at work in Austin were recently completed while I was away on leave and one contained the new gym. It’s not just larger with more equipment (no more waiting for a stairmaster or treadmill) but the joint … Continue reading

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New solution to my D&D/PF book “problem”

Roleplaying games (RPGs) are awesome but one huge downside is all the books. Sure, many contain optional rules/ideas you don’t have to incorporate if you don’t want to, contrary to the critics claiming “orthodoxy.” I just like to have the … Continue reading

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