Monthly Archives: August 2022

Farewell Mikhail Gorbachev

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Steve

Given how poorly things are going in Russia and the former Soviet Republics, Gorbachev will often be remembered in a positive light, despite agreeing with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. He also represented some major shifts over there which … Continue reading →

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Chucks update, August 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Steve

At Jennifer’s insistence, and for my sanity, I got some more of my Chucks off the floor, out of the temporary crates and boxes and on to the infamous shelving. Last Sunday, I filled it with pairs to spare. And … Continue reading →

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I knew those Kumon tutoring joints were a front!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Steve

Yikes, if this poor person can’t handle her issues with addition via the powerful Crystal Blue Math Jesse and Walter are making in their lab, I fear what will happen when she is offered some uncut Game Theory or Geometry. … Continue reading →

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1982: My grandiose farewell D&D campaign, dead in 10 minutes

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Steve

Crap! August is practically over and I nearly forgot about this event from 40 years ago! It’s a major reason why I don’t and never will, have a dog in my house. They’re great as I enjoy visiting the ones … Continue reading →

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A great Princess Bride joke!

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Steve

Someone at my job did this. As soon as I spotted it, I knew the reference instantly because it’s only one of my favorite movies of all time! Good thing I wasn’t riding by on horseback.

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness is a pitiful start

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Steve

Took Grampa’ Brunch long enough to do the bare fucking minimum on this issue. And right on cue, the Republicans, Corporate Shills and their Right-Wing Noise Machine ramped up their hollow, hypocritical counter point…never mind all the PPP loans they … Continue reading →

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Meet Pelucchi!

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Steve

In light of yesterday’s screed on how democracy is dying in America via its Senior Citizens, here’s some overdue levity demonstrating my crude PhotoShop skills. I made this creature for my cousin, her husband and their mutual friend as part … Continue reading →

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America’s Geritocracy gets strengthened

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Steve

 Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Amerika demonstrated how much it really doesn’t give a crap about the future, or democracy, with its flawed primaries. To be fair, the ancient, NeoLiberal, Boomer-dominated faction is to blame, they’re known as the … Continue reading →

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If you don’t want to run away…

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Steve

The only person who should try to pull this off would be Jairo, the Brazilian Capoeira teacher from Bob’s Burgers. Even then I think the bear is too formidable for his trademark pony tail whip attack. If you still believe you … Continue reading →

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Ingrid Goes West

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Steve

Ingrid is a stupendous Dark Comedy that’s more than Aubrey Plaza doing her trademark psycho character long perfected with Parks & Rec and The Little Hours. To me it’s also a dig on how lame and shallow the “Instagram Famous” are. It’s what this movie … Continue reading →

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Looking for ‘Lot Sharks?

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Steve

I’m guessing this is Round Rock’s solution to parking-lot crime at the outlet mall, having a cop sitting up there like he’s Sheriff Brody watching for sharks looking for thugs going after shoppers’ discounted Crocs.

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Terra Toys showing their Python fandom!

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Steve

Sure, it’s one of the most overquoted movies in Nerd-/Geekdom and D&D circles, but it’s great to see Austin’s very own Terra Toys use one of its Playmobil marketing stuff to make a Holy Grail joke. If you’re in the area, … Continue reading →

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Why Amerika can’t have nice things, August 2022 edition

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Steve

“My side” isn’t perfect either, but I don’t recall even the rank-and-file Obama or Clinton apologists being ‘merched up like Trumpanzes, MAGAts, TeaBaggers, Q-Anoners and the pathetic Insane Clown Posse fans. I’m sure there have been a few over the … Continue reading →

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Standard BMW, Tesla and Audi driver in Austin

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Steve

Ever since TX DoT modified the intersection(s) of Parmer and I-35 to speed up the traffic in every direction, there’s been an influx of assholes who are asking for an accident when I commute home. In several of the areas … Continue reading →

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Jennifer’s new car arrived!

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Steve

What a thrill too, the Carvana deliver guy was early so I didn’t miss out on any serious amount of work. I’m always impressed by the power of hydraulics lifting and lowering something so heavy. I got to give the … Continue reading →

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