Steve
@stevenaustintx.bsky.social
Happily married gay man in Austin, TX. Grateful for still being around after stage 4 cancer...just trying to hold everything together. Anti-MAGA. Adjusting to being mostly retired (Consultant for UT). Love my friends, husband and doggies.
It's been a while, but I did make it to the gym 3X this week. I even swam a few laps today after a workout. I can't imagine the soreness I will feel tomorrow, but I will celebrate with a beer or 10 at the Eagle this afternoon with friends. Happy Friday!
November 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's been a while, but I did make it to the gym 3X this week. I even swam a few laps today after a workout. I can't imagine the soreness I will feel tomorrow, but I will celebrate with a beer or 10 at the Eagle this afternoon with friends. Happy Friday!
Every time I start to feel a little twinge of guilt for cutting ties with my Trump-loving family I simply have to read the news for 5 minutes and it goes away. Been a little depressing around here with that and Greg's IRS job uncertainty. Hoping for a fun weekend.
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Every time I start to feel a little twinge of guilt for cutting ties with my Trump-loving family I simply have to read the news for 5 minutes and it goes away. Been a little depressing around here with that and Greg's IRS job uncertainty. Hoping for a fun weekend.
Had a CT Scan Wednesday and get the results this morning on whether the cancer has returned. AC is still out but the back of the house isn't bad with the window unit. Waiting out American Homeshield who would like us to pay $2600 for a new unit if we want it anytime soon. Still holding on...
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Had a CT Scan Wednesday and get the results this morning on whether the cancer has returned. AC is still out but the back of the house isn't bad with the window unit. Waiting out American Homeshield who would like us to pay $2600 for a new unit if we want it anytime soon. Still holding on...
I was walking by the mental hospital the other day, and all the patients were outside shouting, "13, 13, 13." The fence was too high to see over, so I looked through a hole in the fence to see what was going on. Somebody poked me in the eye with a stick! Then they all started shouting “14, 14, 14.”
October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was walking by the mental hospital the other day, and all the patients were outside shouting, "13, 13, 13." The fence was too high to see over, so I looked through a hole in the fence to see what was going on. Somebody poked me in the eye with a stick! Then they all started shouting “14, 14, 14.”
The inside AC Blower Fan is dead. We were told to stay tuned for updates on approvals/parts being ordered/etc. Got our little window unit running to cool the back of the house. Going to be a long weekend though! Happy Friday everyone, except Republicans.
October 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The inside AC Blower Fan is dead. We were told to stay tuned for updates on approvals/parts being ordered/etc. Got our little window unit running to cool the back of the house. Going to be a long weekend though! Happy Friday everyone, except Republicans.
Oh, what joy. Our house AC went out. The outside is blowing, but not the inside. Good news: American Homeshield is sending a contractor out the next day after reporting. Bad news: they generally send shitty contractors and this one is rated 1.5 stars. Hoping for the best anyway...
October 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Oh, what joy. Our house AC went out. The outside is blowing, but not the inside. Good news: American Homeshield is sending a contractor out the next day after reporting. Bad news: they generally send shitty contractors and this one is rated 1.5 stars. Hoping for the best anyway...
Horrors: Tonight was chicken wing night and they are replacing pipes in our cul-de-sac so the water was shut off. Eventually used some pool water to wash the muck off our hands. Thankfully, it is back on now and we are human again. Fuck Trump.
September 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Horrors: Tonight was chicken wing night and they are replacing pipes in our cul-de-sac so the water was shut off. Eventually used some pool water to wash the muck off our hands. Thankfully, it is back on now and we are human again. Fuck Trump.
Went to the UT Symphony tonight and was really impressed. Will be looking at their season's programs and seeing what else we might want to see. Opera?
September 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Went to the UT Symphony tonight and was really impressed. Will be looking at their season's programs and seeing what else we might want to see. Opera?
Have cancelled HULU and severed final ties with my Trump-loving family. I won't support fascism.
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Have cancelled HULU and severed final ties with my Trump-loving family. I won't support fascism.
I just can't with my Trump-worshiping family anymore. My mother was my last tie to them, and I'm ready to cut it. I know she's waiting on me to call her to "prove I'm thinking of her sometimes" but every call from her is a bitter reminder that my bio family advocated for all this hate.
September 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I just can't with my Trump-worshiping family anymore. My mother was my last tie to them, and I'm ready to cut it. I know she's waiting on me to call her to "prove I'm thinking of her sometimes" but every call from her is a bitter reminder that my bio family advocated for all this hate.
The trip in the new car was wonderful. Got home with still over 3X the range I had in my old car. Still have a few kinks to work out technically, like getting the split screen to work and Alexa turned on, but loving it. And the Ruben at Vaudeville was the best I've ever had.
September 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The trip in the new car was wonderful. Got home with still over 3X the range I had in my old car. Still have a few kinks to work out technically, like getting the split screen to work and Alexa turned on, but loving it. And the Ruben at Vaudeville was the best I've ever had.
My BMW 2015 i3 finally died (AC and Drivetrain errors that BMW could not figure out). Traded in for an i4 and am loving it so far. Taking it to Fredericksburg today for its inaugural run.
September 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My BMW 2015 i3 finally died (AC and Drivetrain errors that BMW could not figure out). Traded in for an i4 and am loving it so far. Taking it to Fredericksburg today for its inaugural run.
I'm ashamed to be a veteran they are now pawns picking up garbage IN UNIFORM while armed against American Civilians. Now they're caving to the dictator wannabe: USAF announces military funeral honors for Ashli Babbit, the traitorous insurrectionist who was killed while breaking into the Capitol.
August 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I'm ashamed to be a veteran they are now pawns picking up garbage IN UNIFORM while armed against American Civilians. Now they're caving to the dictator wannabe: USAF announces military funeral honors for Ashli Babbit, the traitorous insurrectionist who was killed while breaking into the Capitol.
My tumor marker came back negative, so I don't have to go back until late October. Yea! I have been to the gym TWICE this week. Wears me out, but it is good to get back into it. Happy Hour at our house Friday, so I'm making a King Ranch Chicken Casserole to feed folks. Fuck Republicans & Abbott.
August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My tumor marker came back negative, so I don't have to go back until late October. Yea! I have been to the gym TWICE this week. Wears me out, but it is good to get back into it. Happy Hour at our house Friday, so I'm making a King Ranch Chicken Casserole to feed folks. Fuck Republicans & Abbott.
I made Torchy's Tacos Copycat queso last night. I will make the accompanying guacamole this afternoon for a pool party/happy hour this evening at friends' house. Going to get my oncology results today...hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst.
July 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I made Torchy's Tacos Copycat queso last night. I will make the accompanying guacamole this afternoon for a pool party/happy hour this evening at friends' house. Going to get my oncology results today...hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst.
I made a sweet chili jam to go on Peri Peri Sandwiches and it was deliciously sweet-heated meal with chicken thighs, red onion and halloumi cheese. Nom.
July 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I made a sweet chili jam to go on Peri Peri Sandwiches and it was deliciously sweet-heated meal with chicken thighs, red onion and halloumi cheese. Nom.
And here is our little Diva.
July 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
And here is our little Diva.
Sadie and Diva got their Summer cuts yesterday.
July 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Sadie and Diva got their Summer cuts yesterday.
I made copycat McRibs last night and they were surprisingly authentic. Retaining wall folks finished today. I cannot recommend Stark Construction in Austin enough. They did a great job from start to finish and cleaned everything up nicely. It will be nice to not have the dogs barking at them.
July 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I made copycat McRibs last night and they were surprisingly authentic. Retaining wall folks finished today. I cannot recommend Stark Construction in Austin enough. They did a great job from start to finish and cleaned everything up nicely. It will be nice to not have the dogs barking at them.
Hit my 10K steps again yesterday. Whoop! Made a loaf of wheat bread from scratch that turned out nicely. And they're starting on "the wall" today. No idea how long this might take, but at least there's movement. Mother finally mentioned the family reunion, a week after it happened. (Sigh)
June 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hit my 10K steps again yesterday. Whoop! Made a loaf of wheat bread from scratch that turned out nicely. And they're starting on "the wall" today. No idea how long this might take, but at least there's movement. Mother finally mentioned the family reunion, a week after it happened. (Sigh)
This pic (from a while back) popped up today on my screensaver, and I was reminded how much I loved that bathing suit. It accidentally got tossed down a hill after someone removed it when I was in a hot tub for a party and was never to be seen again, until today! : )
June 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This pic (from a while back) popped up today on my screensaver, and I was reminded how much I loved that bathing suit. It accidentally got tossed down a hill after someone removed it when I was in a hot tub for a party and was never to be seen again, until today! : )
Got my walk in this morning and am on track to hit my 10K steps today. Interestingly, my biological family had a reunion last weekend. I received the flyer with a half-assed "hope you can make it." Mother never mentioned it during our weekly 3-minute phone calls. I'd have hated it anyways!
June 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Got my walk in this morning and am on track to hit my 10K steps today. Interestingly, my biological family had a reunion last weekend. I received the flyer with a half-assed "hope you can make it." Mother never mentioned it during our weekly 3-minute phone calls. I'd have hated it anyways!
Made it back to the gym today. FFS, I did the machines using old man weights and after 30 minutes, I was spent. But it felt good to get back at it. Fixing to make homemade yogurt and enjoy wine Wednesday.
June 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Made it back to the gym today. FFS, I did the machines using old man weights and after 30 minutes, I was spent. But it felt good to get back at it. Fixing to make homemade yogurt and enjoy wine Wednesday.
I gave up on System Pavers. We went from a $9K quote, to a $71K one and finally, a $25K quote. Had one issue with the contract and instead of trying to find a solution, they ignored me. I went with another contractor and am posting my story on SP's Facebook site daily.
June 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I gave up on System Pavers. We went from a $9K quote, to a $71K one and finally, a $25K quote. Had one issue with the contract and instead of trying to find a solution, they ignored me. I went with another contractor and am posting my story on SP's Facebook site daily.