Category Archives: Austintatious

All things unique to Austin

Shame on Texas and the Fascist GOP again

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Steve

Gov. Abbott, aka Gov. Shitbag, continues to show how cruel and awful he is. Now I have to agree with another saying he’s auditioning for the next GOP cabinet, maybe veep. The Guardian wrote about the horrors here. Once again, Compassionate … Continue reading →

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DPS is suspended from Austin again, hopefully for good

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Steve

It took a near-death incident to convince the Austin government to give DPS the final heave ho to solve the ‘cop shortage.’ During a ‘routine’ traffic stop, by Boss Hogg’s men, the suspects were pulled over for being brown as … Continue reading →

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Austin loses yet another beloved artist to the GOP Fascists

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Steve

Since we know the Republicans have been out of any good ideas after the Roosevelts, they continue to be the Hate Party by picking on transgender people, namely children. Thanks to Gov. Abbott, who is also in a wheelchair but … Continue reading →

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Nibblonian spotting

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Steve

Spotted this sticker on a car the night I dropped off the foster cats. I would like to think that Nibbler and his race are good creatures who wouldn’t eat innocent felines who have nothing to do with Thubian-9’s plans. … Continue reading →

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Watch out! Austin-based tarantulas are trying to score!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Steve

In my 30 years of living in Austin, I have only seen tarantulas twice in the open. Once in late 1998 while it was trying to cross the street at this house I was renting a room in and then … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man sighting today!

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Steve

He truly is a friendly neighborhood kinda’ hero! Here he was giving a high-five to a budding superhero, I’m guessing Spider-Boy, while patrolling Pinballz. I imagine he’s pretty skilled at any game involving those spider-like reflexes. Not sure if his … Continue reading →

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New listing in Austin, only $500,000 OBO

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Steve

How I wish this were a straightforward joke and not a painful, dark one. I am very lucky that I managed to find a place in a good location at the right, affordable time. It doesn’t help with all the … Continue reading →

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Corrupt Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Steve

In a rare demonstration of morality and justice, the Texas House impeached our horrible shit bird Attorney General. Paxton has dodged getting punished for a decade because he’s been a criminal since the day he decided to run. Don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Austin is now the tenth largest US city

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Steve

It’s finally happened, my adopted home is now in the Top 10 for the US. We somehow pushed out the equally unaffordable San José. So we can count on the Texas Republican lies and propaganda on how the growth was … Continue reading →

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The Texas DPS occupation of Austin is pausing

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Steve

Sadly, it isn’t due to them being unwelcome and unnecessary. Governor Shit-Bag needs them redeployed to the border to prevent more brown people from coming into Amerika, unless they’re willing to work for less than the domestics he already employs. … Continue reading →

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RIP Frank Kozik

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Steve

Sad to find out Frank died suddenly and he wasn’t very old, a mere 61, which is somewhat early in this era. If you think those PowerComputing posters look familiar, you’re right. In the Nineties, Frank was the go-to guy … Continue reading →

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Gareth Reynolds is coming to Austin but sadly without José

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Steve

A fan made this cool logo! No, that’s not my cat Agamemnon, it’s Gareth’s cat Josél so I figure they’re distant cousins given their appearance, cute disposition and love of food. The co-host of The Dollop is giving Austin another chance … Continue reading →

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Tom Jones!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Steve

I haven’t written about the concerts I’ve attended in years because I got behind then decided, the hell with it. However, I couldn’t let Tom Jones appearing in Austin slide! At 82 going on 83, he’s still got it. Women … Continue reading →

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My Stars lock up first place!

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Steve

Last night, my Stars of the AHL (boooo Dallas!) secured first in the Central Division! We have a finale tonight against the Wild (or Mild given it’s Iowa) so we won’t know who we will be facing in the playoffs … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four years at Apple, Inc.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Steve

Now I feel like one of those decrepit, asshole US senators I criticize because I’ve been employed at the biggest computer company (in value via stock shares, assets) for the equivalent of four terms. And I was just re-elected into … Continue reading →

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