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Twenty-eight years in Austin today!!!
The weather was much nicer in 1994 but I’ll take this dreck over what I left behind any day! The biggest difference is that this bitter, dry cold crap will be done and gone within a couple days, unlikely to … Continue reading
Aggie and Isis are preparing for the upcoming cold snap
There’s a really comfy blanket in the box which is why Agamemnon prefers to sleep in it. Isis uses him as her electric blanket but only when she thinks nobody is around to go, “Ohhhh! How cute! I want to … Continue reading
Operation Manhattan slips via Floor & Decor
The jury remains out…for now, as I too work in the Customer Service field so I have sympathies with the other side which is really being put to the test tonight. My home remodeling has decided to happen at the … Continue reading
Posted in Austintatious, Operation: Manhattan
Tagged Great Resignation, House, Opinion, Remodeling
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1957: Wham-O produces the first Frisbees
You’d think this toy had its origins in the Fifties as plastic was getting rolled out into the wonder substance for everything: toys, car parts, food storage, etc. Oddly, name comes from a baker in 1871 called The Frisbie Pie … Continue reading
YES! Operation Manhattan is back on track
Today, I successfully refinanced my house for what I hope is the last time. There were a couple times to help pay off the debts via Somara’s student loans and to give her partial ownership. Then to punish Wells Fargo. … Continue reading
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Tagged Financial Policy, House, Remodeling
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Oh yeah, poor Cowboys were the only “upset”
Of all the teams to lose to the wild card (49ers), it had to be them while the others had close calls but succeeded in advancing, damn it, can’t stand the Chiefs, especially their smug QB. On the upside, my … Continue reading
The Second Maggi Republic is underway, phase one
The first stage is finally underway, Jennifer’s offspring are moving to their own place; they’re both over 21 so calling them “kids” just doesn’t fit. I’m not thrilled that the ex-boyfriend of Cheyenne’s has to come along but it’s an … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Mildred Vuris
Last night, my friend’s mother passed away. I still don’t know the specifics but I’m pretty confident COVID-19 wasn’t a factor as Mildred suffered from a degenerative situation for most of her life. Mildred was a very great person and … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve Bash 2021-22
I was in charge of NYE activities this year so I chose Gatsby’s House again. I’m a huge Great Gatsby fan and the Roaries Twenties fascinate me as my grandparents lived through it. I know it’s a mixed period since the Republicans left … Continue reading
How fitting, we’re seeing A Christmas Carol today
This will be my first time at the Zach Theatre. I’ve lived here for 27 years and never bothered. I’ve been to plays and operas at UT, just not the local theater group. Jennifer has seen this production before so … Continue reading
Posted in Austintatious, Books
Tagged 19th Century, Christmas, Current Events, Musical
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Tomorrow begins the “voluntary” winterization
While the GOP made sure they can dictate what women can do with their bodies, “urban dwellers” have a harder time voting and preventing children from learning the ugly truth about Amerika…they sure as hell didn’t do shit about the … Continue reading
The University of Austin is as legit as Trump U or Prager Crap
You may have heard about this in the news. I imagine they chose Austin because Phoenix, Liberty, Trump and Con Game were already taken. Worse, they will probably make Alex Jones, Ron Paul and Joe Rogan faculty members. For all … Continue reading
Don’t forget to vote today, futile as it feels
Remember to get out there, this is a stealth-year cycle in which your local shitbird leaders expect very low turnout alongside the Christo-Fascists pushing their theocratic agendas. Read the endorsements. You don’t have to agree and vote as they say. … Continue reading
A mixed-feeling billboard
On the surface, this is great. Watching the Republicans fight amongst themselves: the pro-Fascist MAGAts and the anti-democratic Country Clubbers trying to save their fig leaf of dignity. But keep in mind, the top assholes in Texas follow the wind, … Continue reading
Rosati’s Pizza!
Just got back from this place. I should’ve taken a picture with my own darned iPhone but it was a rather exhausting afternoon recording Gifts of the Maggi #3 with Kathy and my guest Holly (she found the place). We had a … Continue reading