Yearly Archives: 2019

What’s with the December 2019 Header?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Steve

It’s December now. Shouldn’t I have a Christmas, Solstice, Festivus, whatever, theme in the Header space and not what appears to be the Eagles’ Hotel California album cover? Well, I did piece together a GIF-based header because my host and great … Continue reading →

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Maggi Picayune back on track now

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Steve

For starters, if anyone has been following the site and ended up feeling disappointed, I apologize. Same goes for those wondering why their RSS readers continued to show nothing new. I’m going to use the new month of December and … Continue reading →

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Holiday shopping and cards off to a good start for 2019!

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Steve

My annual tradition of a three-day weekend to get out the blasphemous cards started off well and I hit the key merchants I use to give gift certificates to local friends with children: Rogues Gallery and Pinballz! As always, there are three … Continue reading →

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Spirit of 1984 should be the title

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Steve

Pretty bitchin’ homemade shirt someone had at Pinballz. A Terminator T-something, the kind without the human covering riding a luck dragon from The Neverending Story for those who don’t recognize the white creature. The wearer’s husband has good Photoshop skills so … Continue reading →

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One hundred days against Baba Yaga!

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Steve

FINALLY! I managed to get through the day 100 times without becoming seriously ill or contracting a serious case of the fuckits. Getting across the finish line this week was relatively easy since Thanksgiving puts America closer to the slash … Continue reading →

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Two hundred and fifty gym days!

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Steve

Pretty good milestone achieved yesterday but the 2020 nightmare isn’t going to happen due to there being only 30-plus days left. Three hundred will have to be next year’s goal.

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LEGO® devours Brick Link

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Steve

I don’t think this is going to be a merger of equals and I remain skeptical about how it will work out. Brick Link has been the place for LEGO Master Builders and casual builders (like me) to get pieces or … Continue reading →

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Netflix “cancels” MST3K

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Steve

Sigh. Some days I can never figure out what Netflix’s logic is when they give up on good shows like this while cardboard drama House of Cards required Kevin Spacey’s pervy history to bring that to an end. I will just … Continue reading →

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I adopted a new kitty!

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Steve

Now that my divorce was finalized recently, I went out and did something I wanted to do right away…adopt a second cat to keep Isis company. Cats do better when they have a companion. Since finding her sibling(s) is impossible … Continue reading →

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My friend Amy and I went to a Big Night dinner!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Steve

Italian food is my favorite cuisine and I think it would be even I were zero percent Italian. After my one-year exile in Raleigh-Durham, I gained a much greater appreciation of it through a great restaurant called il Sogno (The Dream) because … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Angel

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Steve

Yesterday, my friends Alaire and Tom had to say goodbye to their last remaining kitty and good friend Angel. It was sad for me too because I had known the furry little guy all his life too. Angel amazingly lived … Continue reading →

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This bumper sticker saves money and the environment!

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Steve

It’s so brilliant, you want to kick yourself for not coming up with it first!

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The Maggi Republic is no more, we are officially divorced

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Steve

With a heavy heart and a good amount of sadness, Somara and I are no longer married. The final decree is in her side’s hands now to make this all 100% complete but for all practical reasons, purposes, etc. it’s … Continue reading →

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Gotta’ shoot ’em all?

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Steve

Now I would watch that show and play the annoying iOS game!

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Some overdue levity and cheer and mudita

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Steve

Alright alright alright. No, don’t say it like Matthew McConaughey. I’m just posting something a tad nicer after my rather heavy screed on how Kapitalism gets a pass in America. This was pretty inspiring to see on someone’s minivan around … Continue reading →

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