Monthly Archives: July 2019

A shirt of my favorite Twi’lek Rebel Pilot!

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Steve

Hera Syndulla is a favorite character of mine from Star Wars: Rebels and a shirt featuring her was on that recent purchase spree. Besides, she’s just cool. Hera is a great pilot on par with Han Solo and her ship The Ghost had a … Continue reading →

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RIP: Johnny Clegg

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Steve

I didn’t get into Johnny’s music with his band Savuka until I was nearing graduation from Marquette. The band had a pretty good appearance on SNL and I think Milwaukee’s smooth jazz station would play “Take My Heart Away” so I … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 4: Must See

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Steve

The first nagging question I have had for the last few years with Pixar hasn’t been, “Does this really need a sequel?” It’s, “Which Pixar made this movie?” Will it be the one that knows how to tell a story … Continue reading →

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Jyn Erso fan design

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Steve

Another damned TeePublic sale sucked me in! Originally, the plan was to score a couple gifts to ship to Dan Telfer to cheer him up from his lay-off at MAD and he’s also an inspiring DM on Nerd Poker. Then I got … Continue reading →

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Dental Work #2: Cleaning the left side

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve

Nothing too exciting regarding yesterday morning. The dentist and his assistant cleaned up the other side they didn’t work on earlier. The only change, after the right side, I got a prescription for special toothpaste. After this cleaning, the dentist … Continue reading →

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Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Steve

Yesterday, I got to participate in a scavenger hunt that utilized Augmented Reality when it came to finding clues to move on to the next destination. This was done for my friend Ebeth’s birthday celebration up at the Domain. Despite … Continue reading →

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Why I blame parochial school, July 2019 Edition

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Steve

This afternoon, I was invited to a birthday scavenger hunt at the last minute; I could blame FaceBook but I won’t because I despise it. Anyway, as I was rushing along the newer north end of the Domain, I found … Continue reading →

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Dental Work #1: Cleaning the right side

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Steve

Yesterday was the kickoff of actual work on the 2019 campaign to fix up my teeth. Before anything can be done regarding those front ones I broke, the dentist insists on cleaning them up. Today was the fun, deep cleaning … Continue reading →

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RIP: Rip Torn

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Steve

Before he found his new calling in comedy, Rip was often known as a heavy in numerous TV shows (guest appearances) and movies. He played generals, thugs and even Tricky Dick. Believe it or not, he was also in David … Continue reading →

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Picking up my new car today!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Steve

This has gone amazingly quickly and smoothly, until the first payment and/or how much our insurance will get jacked! Even so, I’m pretty excited…oddly. Last night, Somara and I finished work in time to make it up to Round Rock … Continue reading →

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RIP: Ross Perot

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Steve

The news and obits will obviously go on and on and on about his failed presidential bid in 1992. They will also push the ongoing lie about how Perot “gave” the election to Clinton by stealing away Bush’s votes. Bullshit. … Continue reading →

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Even Chuy’s got in on the joke

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Steve

This was seen at Pinballz while we were killing time between Brick Fiesta things and had dinner at PF Chang’s. Personally, when the local TexMex chain is in on an inside joke with fans, you know it’s over. On the … Continue reading →

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A mash-up of THREE things!

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Steve

First funny shirt spotted this weekend at Brick Fiesta Austin. It’s so hilarious at numerous levels given how sweet LeVar Burton/Geordi LaForge are.

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Brightburn: Worth Seeing!

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Steve

An unusual combination of a Superhero origin story that transforms into a Horror movie. Not an easy feat but the people behind it succeed. Be warned, it did get pretty gruesome in how the victims meet their grisly fates. The … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Nemo

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Steve

Nemo breathed his last in Somara’s arms Wednesday night (July 3, 2019) as we were taking him to a 24-hour hospital to put him to sleep, end his misery. Such a shame too. The poor guy just recently celebrated his … Continue reading →

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