Author Archives: Steve

Went canvassing door to door today…

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Steve

…and I didn’t get shot by a Texas Republican. Well, most of Pflugerville is more aligned with Austin when it comes to guns but as I stayed close to the Democratic script, I still let every person I spoke to, … Continue reading →

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Proof that cats do scale

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Steve

Given how much our Maine Coon cat Chaos has grown, I may be experiencing Princess Jasmine’s problem whenever I’m in my office trying to get stuff done. Metztli and Aggie are only guilty of standing up on my lap when … Continue reading →

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Future “beef rice” reminds me of a cereal from the Seventies

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Steve

I’m not going to make the same lazy jokes Colbert went with on this creation. Personally, I think it could be a step in the right direction alongside lab-grown chicken nuggets. My first thought when I saw it brought back … Continue reading →

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RIP Bob Edwards

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Steve

For us NPR nerds, Bob was the voice we woke up with until he was fired from Morning Edition in 2004. With me, I’d say I got hooked on NPR completely in 1993 because the FM stations in Central IL sucked … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day ’24…except for Catholicism

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Steve

All possible plans got wrecked by getting sick last week, namely leaving little treats and cards for my co-workers. Jennifer isn’t keen on flowers or anything syrupy and preferred to enjoy a nice Mardi Gras dinner when it’s not so … Continue reading →

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Futurama find at the thrift store!

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Steve

A co-worker discovered this lost treasure from 2000 at a Goodwill. Only $3 a pair so with tax, not bad to get the whole gang for $15 add them to my theater and other jokes!

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Dual

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Steve

Poor Sarah has big problems: her mother is persistently annoying, her boyfriend is giving off signals that their relationship is ending and she just doesn’t have any serious friends. Then it gets worse. After coughing up blood for a while, … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 defeated!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Steve

It’s finally over! Until I contract it again! I can get out of the house without worrying about infecting Travis County and incurring the wrath of Dave Anthony. This round wasn’t as nasty as last year nor when I received … Continue reading →

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My Stars’ losing skid finally ended last night

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Steve

Last night, my Stars finally snapped their frustrating four-game skid which also kicked us out of first place in the division! OK, maybe not. I just checked the AHL site. Holy buckets, the Admirals have been on a winning tear…14 … Continue reading →

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Biden wasn’t the first POTUS with dementia

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Steve

The rather damning conclusion to the independent DOJ investigator for Grampa’ Brunch’s improper collecting/storing of classified documents backfired. Well, it really just solidified what everyone already knew, he’s too fucking old now let alone a second term. The same for … Continue reading →

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RIP Mojo Nixon nee Neill Kirby McMillan, Jr.

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Steve

Dammit! Here I thought I wouldn’t have to sweat through as much awfulness this year and one of my favorite artists from college had a heart attack and died during a celebrity cruise (Outlaw Country). Given how his final hours … Continue reading →

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1974: Blazing Saddles! debuts in theaters!

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Steve

The movie they say you couldn’t make today but if you know the story behind the making of Blazing Saddles!, you’d already know Mel Brooks had difficulty making it then! I figure numerous state the ignorant phrase to acknowledge how humor … Continue reading →

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@#$*! I got Covid-19…encore ’24

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Steve

I’m not posting a picture of the test, we all know what the ‘positive’ result looks like and it sucks! Plus, shouldn’t ‘positive’ be the good outcome along with one line? Then again, tech language from Science isn’t necessarily intuitive. … Continue reading →

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No substantive post: out sick

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Steve

Crap! I was having a great weekend, celebrating 30 years in Austin with a new friend I made and another I enjoyed brunch with yesterday. Then I realized later today, I might have COVID-19 again. Double crap! If I’m still … Continue reading →

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Picky eaters

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Steve

These types make it difficult for those with real dietary issues, especially when they go to the gourmet and chain joints.

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