Monthly Archives: October 2010

Word For The Day: Awareness

One of my favorite coffee shops is hosting an art show.  They do this regularly and usually I like it.  Anything that pretties up the walls is a good thing. However this particular show apparently has a “purpose”.  I know … Continue reading

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Fat Lady: Not Yet Ready To Sing

I like politics and I like rodeos. They’re both incoherent and violent yet shamefully entertaining. Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone get stomped into the dirt because they’re stupid enough to try riding a bull. The freak show emanating … Continue reading

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Newsflash: I Am NOT A Bonehead

I love living in the country. I pay special attention to everything about my environment; especially the sounds. I love birdsong and coyote howls and I’m always alert in case something rare and interesting is afoot. Yesterday I was in … Continue reading

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Don’t Eat Crap: Bread Edition

    As a public service announcement I’m providing the following Curmudgeonly Gem of Insight.  You might want to get a pen and write this down because it’s absolutely true: Bread should improve your sandwich; not wrap lunch meat in … Continue reading

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The Dojo And The Playplace

The first part of being a parent is the realization that you’ve no idea what you’re doing.  The second is the fear that you’re doing something wrong and your kid is going to wind up either a serial killer or … Continue reading

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One More Grumble About Light Bulbs

On September 29th I wrote: I remember a few years ago when “corkscrew bulbs” finally met my price point. …I thought to myself; “This is great.  I wonder how they’ll screw it up?  Probably some tofu eating jackoff will outlaw … Continue reading

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Overheard Recently

I was sitting there minding my own business when two folks started talking past me. Person 1: “Guess who visited my window last night?” Person 2: “Who?” I realize I wasn’t invited to the conversation but they were talking right … Continue reading

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