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Monthly Archives: June 2019
Ummm…not even close!
American food may have many shortcomings given our obesity, poor health and probable constant fatigue. But we do not, ever, EVER, package hot dogs in a can. Those gross little “vienna sausages,” Somara loves which make me want to hurl. … Continue reading
Finished cat sitting for “invisible” cats
Of all the cat sitting gigs I’ve done, this recent one for my friend/co-worker Ayako has been the easiest and the biggest bummer because neither animal cares for anybody other than Ayako. I mean even the feistiest cat I’ve met … Continue reading
Two of my latest exercise records achieved today
You’re in luck, as the title says, two of them happened in one day so you don’t have to be bored by a pair of entries! I have cycled over 1500 miles this year. It not quite as impressive as … Continue reading
Hellboy (reboot): Don’t Bother
Another reboot stink burger from the morons who thought there was a way resurrect this property after two previous, unimpressive duds from a director who went on to do much better work I loved (Pacific Rim readily comes to mind). I … Continue reading
Now a mash-up of MST3K’s fave target & the Avengers
If you don’t get it right away, it’s OK, few people are genuine “Misties” (diehards of MST3K). What you’re seeing is Thanos: The Hands of Fate, a synthesis of the Marvel villain Thanos from the hit movies Infinity War and Endgame and a favorite … Continue reading
Avengers: Endgame: Must See
It’s safe to finally discuss Endgame since I think the Spider-Man: Far from Home trailer revealed a major spoiler. So far I have to say, it was quite a perfect, climatic ending to a string of 20-plus movies spanning over 11 years; even bigger … Continue reading
1944: D-Day 75th Anniversary
On this day, thousands gave their lives on the beaches of Normandy and the fields of rural France to continue liberating Europe from the Nazis and their allies. I’m glad that NPR mentioned the other three code-named landing sites our … Continue reading
Texas “Gubmint” decides to arm teachers as the solution
The hits just keep coming from the Texas Triumvirate of Tomfoolery. In the wake of the Santa Fe (‘burb of Houston) school shooting, the Republicans have decided that the solution of course is anything but stricter gun laws. Oh there’s money … Continue reading
1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre
I recall the horrible news that morning. While the US was sleeping, the Chinese Army and its hardliner masters decided they had had enough of the ongoing student protests, especially when the workers were joining in. Like all tyrannical regimes, … Continue reading
RIP iTunes
It was a good run for software given how rapidly things evolve faster than human wisdom but the writing was on the wall since iOS had already separated iTunes’ functions into three apps. My brother has a very intriguing and … Continue reading
Red-light cameras are now banned in Texas!
As the cliché goes, a broken clock is right twice a day is definitely true with the Texas Legislature (aka, the Laboratory for Bad Ideas), Governor Shitbag (Abbott) and Lt. Governor Red Skull (Patrick). I actually agreed on one law … Continue reading
3000 miles!
Today I made it to the 3000-mile mark for my cumulative mileage on an exercycle! I should be closing in on 4000 somewhat faster as June is the month I implement a new strategy to achieve 100 miles per week, … Continue reading
Time to buy a new ‘fridge, ugh, boring!
After 18 years of solid service…and very little cleaning of its back coils, our first and very loyal refrigerator crapped out. When exactly? Not sure but I found out yesterday afternoon when I got up from my anger nap (another … Continue reading
Welcome to June, Greedo ordered first!
I decided to go with a joke picture I found on the Internet adding to the big stink that happened on Game of Thrones, an HBO water-cooler conversation maker I have never seen. I’m not against it, I just have way … Continue reading