Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

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iNinjas Weep

Steve Jobs is dead. Millions of Apple People are weeping in their Lattes. In their secret lairs iNinjas are committing seppuku. Continue reading

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Spot The COG II

In honor of COG week I propose a game called Spot the COG. Which of these two images represents a COG? Continue reading

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Part II: COGs and Jobs

This is one of a multi part series of essays about the long ignored and often undervalued portion of our society that you’ll never see on an episode of “Cops”. Let us begin with one of the most important traits of a COG: Jobs. Continue reading

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Spot The COG I

In honor of COG week I propose a game called Spot the COG. Which of these two images represents a COG? Continue reading

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COGs: Citizens Who Were Originally Generic

Citizens who were Originally Generic (COG) – Noun; A member of the formerly populous but now increasingly rare demographic remarkable in their ability to keep civilization going merely by behaving themselves. Continue reading

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Duck And Cover: Uberpost Incoming

I’m about to brain dump a multi-part uber post that’s been simmering a while. Continue reading

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The Hardware Revelation

Wood Tape is the story of a four year old’s trip to a hardware store. Every Dad will appreciate it. Continue reading

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Poodle Vision: Epilogue

Which brings me to today’s “ironclad rule of logically interacting with genetically engineered wolf by-products”: “When dealing with dogs, if it can fit in a microwave; put it in one.” Continue reading

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Squirreling Away Nuts For Winter

Steam pressure! If only we could harness this for locomotive power to pull train cars! Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Green Jobs

Here’s the deal. There are jobs and there is bullshit. Adding an adjective in front is irrelevant. Continue reading

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