The Model Couple., originally uploaded by Kluv32.

Hola Hola. The summertime is continuing to roll along. I am fully intertwined with the new iMac (and wondering what took me so damn long to make the switch). All is well, it is glorious, hallelujah.

The Sox almost got no-hit last night, and have -- generally -- played like baby poo since the break. So that's no fun. BUT, perhaps they're just waiting until I can watch all the games in HD... which will start next week when our building is upgraded to the new DirecTV system.

Yay.

Otherwise, things are moving along swimmingly. Heading off to the beach for vacation in a few weeks. Following Frants' advice and starting a new career in MLB: The Show. Riding my bike with the wife for miles and miles to watch Little D run in the New York Half Marathon. Checking out Boston and sights with the Family and Pops. Making sure west coast pals aren't crushed by falling, quaking objects. You know, the regular stuff.

But, as this is a site update, it's time for the obligatory birthday wish -- with today's lucky recipient being Astoria's (and our) favorite gal, Kate! You might know the Birthday Girl from such places as "Web M.D.", "Law & Order", or "Hot Tub Finance Infomercial". Well, soon you will know her by another moniker: "Mrs. Stevie C." That's right, ol' Steve and Kate finally decided to throw down and join the Gettin' Hitched Club. A wise choice indeed. We could not be happier for them (if just because this means that we're going to get another chance to dance while completely faced at some point).

I'm proud to call them our friends, and I wish them a lifetime of Face Sucking Happiness.

Happy Birthday, Kate!