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Word definition question

December 10th, 2009 · 26 Comments

Reesa and Nathan have been watching re-runs of the old Addams Family TV show.  I approve of this, in part because it’s refreshing to see a 60’s sitcom where one can believe the couple actually had sex.  But it produced a question which has been bothering me, lo, these many days, even to interfering with [...]

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Tags: Family · Media · Steve · Words Words Words

When My Joke Hurts You

November 13th, 2009 · 149 Comments

A dear friend of mine was hurt recently.  If you want the full story, it is (linked with permission) here. The short version is as follows: They were playing a game in which someone puts the name of a character (real or fictional, living or dead) on your forehead, and you ask yes or no [...]

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Tags: Family · Friends · Steve

Who wants puppies? (Greater Texas area)

October 28th, 2009 · 8 Comments

UPDATE:  Good news!  Females 1& 2 and Male 1 have all found homes!  Please keep spreading the word to anyone you know who might be interested so we can place the last three.  Thanks for the help so far!
My folks found a stray dog on their property that they very carefully decided to ignore and [...]

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Tags: Family · Puppies · Reesa

Update – Moving

July 12th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Thanks to help from many people, we have moved about 95% of the Dream Cafe to its new home in Austin.  We have to wait a few days yet for the electricity and other utilities to be turned on, but I’m pretty sure the move will be complete by the middle of next week.  Thanks [...]

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Tags: Family · Friends · Steve · Words Words Words

Carolyn is married

June 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

The bride was beautiful.  Tons and tons of cool people were there.  It was pretty nifty.
Fourth Street was good, too.  I suck at reports, so I won’t give one, but I’m pleased with how hard everyone worked to make it come off.
I don’t have working email yet, but I hope to by tomorrow.

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Tags: Family · Steve

Need a sysadmin?

June 1st, 2009 · No Comments

If you know anyone who needs a Linux sysadmin, I have a friend who could use more work.  His web site is here. He does good work.  Thanks for passing it on.

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Tags: Family · Nathan · Steve

It’s a baby woman

January 31st, 2009 · 24 Comments

Just off the phone with my son who called from the delivery room.  My third grandchild appeared  19″, 8.34 pounds, 14″ crown, curly dark hair.  No name yet.
Now smoking a virtual cigar.

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Tags: Family · Steve

Back Home

October 1st, 2008 · 12 Comments

It was wonderful seeing my kids, grandkids, sister, and friends.  Needed more time with my sister, though, and with various friends I never got to see.  But it was good, and I was able to enjoy what did happen, rather than letting myself be upset about what didn’t.  If I’d learned that skill thirty years [...]

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Tags: Family · Steve · travel

Off to Minnesota

September 22nd, 2008 · 5 Comments

I’ll be missing from here for a week or so, and probably not replying to email.  Keep the place warm while I’m gone.

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Tags: Family · Steve · travel

Happy Birthday to two Charming Daughters

August 17th, 2008 · 13 Comments

On this day in 1982 were born Aliera and Carolyn Brust, who came into the world to brighten it for the rest of us.  Soon they’ll be able drink, and I’ll have to talk to them about S-E-X.  In the meantime, happy birthday!

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Tags: Family · Steve

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