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Steak n’ Shake coming to Central Texas
My wife came home from work last night and told me that a Steak n’ Shake is being constructed in Georgetown. Being born a Midwesterner, especially from Central Illinois, I was instantly thrilled. Normally I have to visit there (not … Continue reading
Bear Rock Cafe
ust arrived back from lunch. I am a creature of habit these days, especially with my weekly rituals to mark the time at work. With my schedule being Tuesday through Saturday, that makes Saturday my “Friday” so I have a … Continue reading
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Home Run Inn Pizza found in Austin!
Several years ago, I stumbled upon Home Run Inn frozen pizzas at Costco. The price was right, three for under $10, and more importantly, they were a product of Chicago. These were the perfect meal for watching hockey too. Somara … Continue reading
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Shamrock shakes are extinct
Another fond childhood memory down the tubes was realized today. When I was a kid in the 70s, one of the bright spots of March and Lent was the 17-day window of McDonalds offering Shamrock Shakes for St. Patrick’s Day. … Continue reading
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Archiving and Space Saving
Couldn’t decide if this should fall under History or Apple due to the nature of this project, so when in doubt, it goes into Potpourri! To save space and cut down on the clutter in my house (this year … Continue reading
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Unlucky Friday 13th
Historically not a great day for me because I almost got suspended from grade school on this infamous Friday. What a thrill for my parents to deal with. Today it could’ve been as awful thanks to one customer who … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolution One: Exercise
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything in this catch-all category because what I wanted to cover doesn’t fit in Headlines entirely (since that’s news about what I’m up to) nor does it completely fit in Gaming despite the … Continue reading
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