Author Archives: Steve

Behind the Bastards covers one of my nemeses

I was laughing so hard because I’ve dealt with numerous motherfuckers who think they’re entitled to the front. For I have met many of this Bastard’s descendants and a few got well-deserved elbows in the face. As my friend (and … Continue reading

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1983: Dungeons & Dragons debuts on CBS Saturday Mornings

What a dumb (and somewhat brave) move by CBS TV and TSR to go forward with this Saturday-Morning cartoon. Brave? Dumb? It was in the middle of the moronic Satanic Panic so anything associated with D&D, especially a show aired … Continue reading

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…and Texas once again proves it’s still 1860 here

Despite overwhelming evidence that AG Ken Paxton is a guilty piece of crap who abused his office to protect a political donor, the Texas Senate, dominated by MAGA Republicans, acquitted this shit bird on every count. Equally evil Lt. Gov. … Continue reading

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1963: The first cat in space!

Last week, I forgot to write about the first feline who went to space after a dog and I figure a couple chimps or monkeys. The kitty’s name was Félicette, one of many strays rounded up from Paris and drafted … Continue reading

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September ’23 is half over, so let’s have a joke!

As the current Hulu run of Futurama is nearing the end of its first season, I need to watch it all over again (the season, not the whole show) and make sure they’ve kept this up. This reminds me about how … Continue reading

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Jennifer is on vacation, I’m interviewing!

This morning, Jennifer headed out for a somewhat annual family vacation to South Padre Island. You could say it’s her Las Vegas. Tagging along are the usual crew: her mom, her two adult children, the daughter’s boyfriend and her friend … Continue reading

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Google Fiber’s first hiccup and it wasn’t their fault

I made the shift last month and have never looked back after 20-plus years of enduring AT&T. It was perfect until Monday night when it went down while I was watching TV. I let it be because it was getting … Continue reading

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Busy day with my car

Scheduled this whole day which is probably why Mr. Cook said, oh, I’ll do my annual Fall announcements then! No, I had no clue when he chooses those dates, nor the products, it’s life in a call center, you’re the … Continue reading

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1973: Chilean President Allende overthrown

While the US mourns the punch in the throat it received because an inbred, Ivy-League Legacy didn’t want his August vacation interrupted by an intelligence briefing, the rest of the world remembers a different anniversary. On this day 50 years … Continue reading

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Packers win opener against the Bears (2023)

I was one of the voices pushing to ditch or trade of Aaron Rodgers a season earlier and just endure the losing season while Jordan Love improves. When I saw this year’s opener being against the Bears and in Chicago, … Continue reading

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Summer ’23 Fosters left

A little sad tonight because the Summer ’23 foster kittens left today. They were reunited with their other siblings and I think their mother. My friend whose name is also Summer, has homes for them lined up when they get … Continue reading

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Nightmare Alley

Quick warning before you read or watch this 2021 movie COVID-19 ruined! Guillermo del Toro may be the director; it has Lovecraftian title and appearance (the dark colors, the Art Deco designs); and many del Toro regulars in the cast…but … Continue reading

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HasLab/Hasbro will go forward with The Ghost!

They did it! In anticipation for Ahsoka which included the return of three characters from Rebels, Hasbro issued this kickstarter-like offer at San Diego, I think. The 11-year-old me exploded with glee! It’s the perfect companion to go with the … Continue reading

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Received an e-mail from my past self today

It was quite a surprise this morning when I received something from futureme.org because  I completely forgot I wrote and sent it! Santo Cielo! I had been in a crappy place too. I do remember still struggling with the aftermath of … Continue reading

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RIP Gary Wright

This guy definitely made one of the tunes that defined the Seventies. What blew my mind was Gary being an American! I always thought he was from the UK given the vocals and subject matter. My concert bud Mark said … Continue reading

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