Monthly Archives: July 2017

Billy Deploys An Attitude Adjustment: Part 02: The Church Of Awesome

Billy stood before the big glass doors and smiled. It was an all-night convenience store. It was devoid of customers, except Billy. It was all for him! He took a step forward and the doors opened noiselessly. Merely a matter … Continue reading

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Billy Deploys An Attitude Adjustment: Part 01: Night At the Convenience Store

Achmed Hussein Muhammad adjusted his cheap polyester uniform and took a deep breath. He needed this. Grievance Studies was a surprisingly difficult major. There was just so much bullshit to learn. Every “fact” was contradicted by some other “fact” and … Continue reading

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Billy Deploys An Attitude Adjustment: Part 00: Squirrel Week Begins Now

In case you were afraid I’d started taking life seriously (as if!), put that concern out of your head right now. I hereby declare this week will be exclusively squirrels. The next several posts will explore the Church of Awesome, … Continue reading

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Good News That Nobody Notices

Did anybody notice yesterday’s awesome news? “The Dow’s highest closing record is 21,796.55 set on July 27, 2017…. That [2017 year to date] is the second-fastest rise in U.S. history. The record is the 24 sessions it took to go from … Continue reading

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Amazon: More Ideal Timing

So I spent yesterday alternatively bitching about and making peace with Amazon. Then at the very end of the day I read this: “Jeff Bezos was briefly the world’s richest person on Thursday. The recent surge in Amazon stock has pushed … Continue reading

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Amazon: You’re Killin’ Me Here!

So I bitched that Amazon is torturing me with stupid ads. Then I got a delivery faster than reasonably expected and forgave them. Then I checked the link that I’d used and… those fuckers took it away! I’m not making … Continue reading

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Amazon: Well Played

So, Amazon is continually shoving specific powertools in my face and I bitched about it. Meanwhile I ordered pens because “don’t be evil” (yes I know it’s Google and not Amazon… tomAto / tomAHto) sometimes loses to “I’m not driving … Continue reading

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Amazon: Give It A Rest

I live in the Styx so I use Amazon. Internet shopping is a big deal to me; it significantly improved life in the middle of nowhere. If I had to limit my purchases to the scant selection within an hour’s … Continue reading

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Kid Rock

[I’ve waded back into politics. Bear with me because it’s only temporary. I’m inspired by the idea of freedom getting out in the sun again. You may be wondering; “how can AC, who at least tries to sound rational, enjoy … Continue reading

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Buff Orpington Chickens

Knuckledragging My Life Away has a video of Buff Orpingtons. Spot on! Of all the chickens I’ve tried, Buff Orpingtons are my favorite. They have a little less egg production than a Rhode Island Red but only a little. They … Continue reading

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