Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Internally inconsistent thinking annoys me. First, some background and then my question. A redacted but unclassified and released “Intelligence Bulletin” from the FBI Phoenix Field Office (May 30, 2019) says: “…conspiracy theories “are usually at odds with official or prevailing … Continue reading →

Recently I linked to an article that defined KISSASS: …if you’re not a member of the professional class, the key to getting your personal essays published in prominent publications is KISSASS—Keep It Short, Sad, And Simple, Stupid.” I’ve stumbled across … Continue reading →

I love conspiracy theories but I’m not an idiot. Skepticism and common sense matter; fake moon landings and flat earths are dumb. The only fun conspiracy theories are the ones that turn out to be true. Recently, I made an … Continue reading →

I found an interesting article on Quillette. I encourage you to check it out. Here are a few snippets: “…I finally hit upon the key to successfully placing an essay about working-class life in a prominent American publication. You’ve probably … Continue reading →

I almost never link to a YouTube channel. The main reason is that I prefer the medium of text to video. I read fast and don’t usually need imagery to keep my interest. Also, YouTube itself is run by duplicitous … Continue reading →

Cat Rotator’s Quarterly has a short fiction post I heartily recommend (hat tip to Bayou Renaissance Man). Here’s a clip to whet your appetite: Gina, holding her breath, watched as the wild pizza rippled toward the trap. “Quiet,” Lui hissed. … Continue reading →