Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

I always enjoy Dave Barry’s annual article and 2016 was a target rich environment. Here’s a sample: “SEPTEMBER … Clinton and Trump square off in the first presidential debate, which leads to a national conversation about an issue of vital concern … Continue reading →

What fresh hell is this? While I was sleeping off a hangover a new post appeared? I forgot that Dr. Mingo has an account on my new site.

The Specter Of Technology Bloat: I keep technology on a short leash. I don’t suffer. I enjoy electricity, modern medicine, and refrigerated beer. I simply choose to avoid “improvements” with excessive drawbacks that sometimes get overlooked. Word Processing Is Prone To Bloat: … Continue reading →

This is the seventh year (I forgot 2015… whoops.) of a my Festivus Christmas tradition where we gather around the warm glow of the laptop and watch A Very Zombie Holiday.

[Note: I discovered Rare Exports three years ago but it’s so good it bears repeating. It has become a tradition at Curmudgeon Compound. Keeping in mind that this is a horror movie that involves neither Linus nor Jimmy Stewart, it’s awesome! I especially … Continue reading →

I want a 4D printed gun. Hat Tip to The Lonely Libertarian.

A donor, who shall remain anonymous but is awesome, just hit my tip jar. (If you’re reading this, I’m grateful and you rock! I’ll send a thank you note as soon as I figure out the e-mail features in my new … Continue reading →