Slice of Life

42 years ago today…

Tony Pierce reminded me that two formative parts of my youth entered the world on this day…

42 years ago, on July 25th, 1980, one of the greatest albums of all time came out: AC/DC’s Back in Black, the band’s first album after the death of original vocalist Bon Scott. Brian Johnson debuted as the vocalist on this album, and it ended up being the third best-selling album of all time.

Brian Johnson now lives a 90-minute drive south of me in Sarasota.

Also released on this day 42 years ago: Caddyshack!

So now you know two elements that warped my youth.

Joey deVilla

Recent Posts

Great news for people in tech

I saw the display pictured above a couple of days ago, and it’s evidence we’re…

2 days ago

Happy Mother’s Day 2026 — from Shaft!

It’s that time of year, and this is that kind of blog, so here’s the 2026…

6 days ago

Sunday picdump for Sunday, May 10

It’s Sunday, and it’s time for another “picdump!” Here are the memes, pictures, and cartoons…

7 days ago

Unexpected product: The half-gallon milk crate car cup holder adapter

I’ve done the occasional Tampa-to-St. Pete commute during peak times, and they can easily stretch…

2 weeks ago

Lucky Tigre / relationship goals

Anitra and I saw the sticker pictured above on a Model Y Tesla parked outside…

2 weeks ago

Sunday picdump for Sunday, May 3

It’s Sunday, and it’s time for another “picdump!” Here are the memes, pictures, and cartoons…

2 weeks ago