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Something more Italian to celebrate today!

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Steve

I finally caught up with Austin’s Conversational Italian club! It was at Kick Butt Coffee of all places. They gathered somewhat early (before noon) to have breakfast, converse and to see Lorenzo Vignando (above) perform with his ukulele and promote … Continue reading →

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Kwanzabot, Nibbler and Robot Santa visit Austin

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Steve

I knew there was a reason why I felt compelled to go to Jason’s Deli for soup last weekend! It’s actually pretty good for the price point you pay too. The only thing I could say that beat it was … Continue reading →

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One hundred days of learning Italian!!

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Steve

Italian is what I’m primarily learning. I’m also picking up bits and pieces of Spanish while also refreshing my French. Why though? It all started with my friend Jeremy who lives in the Netherlands. Thanks to Amerika finally shedding its … Continue reading →

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My first Urban Dictionary entry was accepted!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Steve

Truthfully, I cannot take all the credit for what has been immortalized! It deserves to be shared with my sister-in-law Anje for mentioning it to me last Summer and her brother for coining it. What is it you ask? Click … Continue reading →

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Mudita

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Steve

As per Wikipedia, mudita is Pāli and Sanskrit (मुदिता) for “joy”; especially sympathetic or vicarious joy. The better translation from my group leader was “the joy that comes from other people’s joy,” but I’m probably paraphrasing since this was a few hours ago, … Continue reading →

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Underwear inspired by the South Chicago accent

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Steve

Southsiders as they’re called, would pronounce this “PIE-cage.” Then again, the product could be a Southerner thing because it’s misspelled. No wait, I’m going to have to go with neither due to both cultures having a great dislike of exercise. It … Continue reading →

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