Tag Archives: Holiday

Happy Valentine’s Day / Lupercalia!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Steve

By now, everybody should’ve received their grown-up-sized Valentine Card from me. If you didn’t, nothing too personal but you can tell me, I can put you on the list for next year should I try again. I didn’t buy as … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day to my cat Isis

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Steve

As her name implies, Isis is a mother or she was until we took her to AHS with her children. Then she officially became my cat because AHS said they weren’t going to find her home, just turn her loose … Continue reading →

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This is my equivalent of putting up a tree

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Steve

I don’t have to worry about any cats trying to climb the tree. It’s portable. It’s easy to put away when the season is over (January 6). I’m also amazed at how the LEGO employee(s) forged the design from dozens … Continue reading →

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Holiday shopping and cards off to a good start for 2019!

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Steve

My annual tradition of a three-day weekend to get out the blasphemous cards started off well and I hit the key merchants I use to give gift certificates to local friends with children: Rogues Gallery and Pinballz! As always, there are three … Continue reading →

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Remember it’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Steve

Sadly, I don’t have pirate-themed shirts or a good hat but I did read a book many years ago that dispelled all the myths around them. Despite the book, I can still have fun doing the funny voice amongst my … Continue reading →

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Steve

Groovy! Remember to carry your boomstick! It’s also mandatory in Texas thanks to the genius of my state’s legislature/governor thinking this will lower crime. In all seriousness though, it’s the kick of to lent which then puts Easter 40 days away. … Continue reading →

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Gremlins: Our Xmas movie for 2015

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Steve

When it comes to Christmas, many people in my generation go with Die Hard as their holiday flick. I’ve never seen it plus I can’t stand Bruce Willis, another chicken-shit-hawk “action” star. Anyway, yeah, I know…it’s Christmas and the movie is … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2013!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Steve

It’s still about 10 PM CST over here in Austin so I’m not too late to blather on and wish everyone well as I have with Solstice and Festivus. Tomorrow is Boxing Day and the official kickoff on Twelve Days … Continue reading →

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Happy Festivus!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Steve

Let the Airing of Greivances and Feats of Strength get under way. After work obviously.

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