Daily Archives: April 2, 2017

1917: Jeannette Rankin elected

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Steve

Mrs. Rankin was the first woman elected to the US Congress via the House. Pretty amazing in a couple ways. Firstly, women didn’t get to vote in the majority of the States until the 19th Amendment (thank you School House Rock). Secondly, … Continue reading →

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This month’s header (April 2017)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Steve

Going with an Eighties look thanks to PhotoFunia. No particular reason though. I just thought it was impressive. A bit heavier on detail than Patrick Nagel’s work.

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Katey Sagal

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Steve

Katey dropped by Austin on her way home from New York to promote Grace Notes, a non-linear memoir she wrote. Being a huge Futurama fan, I had to go and get a little face time with the person behind Leela. Plus, my roommate … Continue reading →

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