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Oooh, look… shiny!

Thursday, 30 July 2009 (11:56 pm) Steve No comments

After waiting way, WAY too long to update my version of WordPress, I finally got off my booty and did so. In the days leading up to this, I noticed a new theme I really liked, so I decided to switch over from the “Default” theme I’ve used for years (’cause, after all, this is [...]

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I have me a bit of an “off”

Saturday, 25 July 2009 (5:52 pm) Steve No comments

Today marks one week since I had a little accident on my bicycle. Ordinarily I wouldn’t post this story, or even really talk about it, but “someone” felt the need to mention it on Facebook and so now my entire extended family and even people I don’t know are talking about it. :facepalm: The story begins as [...]

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When your closing time isn’t

Friday, 24 July 2009 (4:53 pm) Steve 2 comments

I’ve been going to a particular old-style barbershop for years and years now. I’ve moved several times since first finding it (and it moved once) and each one of these moves has put me farther away, but I keep going back every 4-6 weeks. I’ve tried going to one of those chain places that’s much [...]

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Pedestrian etiquette in parking lots (or the lack thereof)

Tuesday, 14 July 2009 (11:46 am) Steve No comments

People: If you’re a pedestrian in a parking lot or parking structure, please remember that you are a “guest” in another “creature’s” environment and, as such, should behave accordingly. This means, for example, that you DO NOT meander your way down a traffic lane, nor do you get pissy when I eventually grow tired of [...]

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A quick note on hallway etiquette

Thursday, 9 July 2009 (3:08 pm) Steve 1 comment

Okay, people, this one’s pretty simple: If we’re passing each other in a hallway and, in order to avoid a collision with you, I have to move so far to the side that my right shoulder is brushing the wall… yeah, you might want to consider hogging a little less of our common space. Schmucks.

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Um, aren’t you a little old for that?

Wednesday, 8 July 2009 (10:36 am) Steve No comments

Proving that poor taste and a thirst for self-deception know no age limits: Some friends and I went to the SOVREN “Pacific Northwest Historics” vintage car races last week-end and a Bentley pulled in behind us in the parking area. Even with all the tech money floating around, Bentleys are fairly rare and you typically see one [...]

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