Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Bad news. Apparently someone shot somebody in an airport; possibly with a formerly checked firearm. (It just happened so I’m sure the details will change.) It’s always a bummer when anyone gets shot (like in the peaceful city of Chicago) … Continue reading →

My last post pierced the thin veneer of pretending I don’t notice America’s national debt. I shouldn’t have looked behind the curtain, but a few years ago I was even worse at pretending. Take a ride in the wayback machine with … Continue reading →

I’m about to write about political bullshit. Forgive me. It’s a new year. Last year I tried (with only mixed success) to avoid commenting on political asshattery. Negativity, even when it’s true, is corrosive. For example, the debt is a big … Continue reading →

Every year Larry Correia posts a new installment of “The Christmas Noun”. This year’s edition (ninth in a series!) is excellent as always. You should investigate at this link. Here’s a taste: “‘But Tim, you forget that Larry Correia is writing … Continue reading →

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 →