Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Failure Of My Cheapskate Nature

I was driving home with another trailer of free wood. (Blessed are the possessors of the chainsaws for the dead tree shall provide their heat.) I was in a good mood because… well duh…the wood was free. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

After last year I added a new tradition to our family Christmas celebration. We gather around the inviting glow of the laptop and watch A Very Zombie Holiday. Continue reading →

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The Pizza/Oak Derivation

Driving a slow old tractor in gives you time to think. Everyone should spend hours driving at 5 mph; especially in 5 degree weather. Continue reading →

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Kim Jong Il Is Dead

Kim Jong Il is dead. Adios fucker! Continue reading →

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I Don’t Care If You Hang Up, But Drive

The problem with shitty drivers on cell phones is not cell phones. The problem is the degree to which we facilitated, tolerated, encouraged, and financed shitty driving. Laws against doing stupid things will not overcome this underlying principle. Continue reading →

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In The End Zone

I was forced to venture into a store between Thanksgiving and New Years.  That’s the commercial dead zone!  A time when I barely leave the homestead!  The store was infested with Christmas shoppers. Sometimes you’ve got to go into the … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Interview

Q: Obamaing is a verb?
A: Of course. Politicians are like Muad’Dib. Their names have a clear meaning. For example when a used car salesman tries to sell me a piece of junk I’ll say; “Quit BARNEY FRANKING me.” Continue reading →

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Your Daily Dose Of Awesome

Maggie’s Farm has a 2 1/2 minute video of daredevils doing preposterous things. I approve heartily! Continue reading →

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Chicken Motivation!

Apparently my shenanigans with chickens have reached someone’s heart. Continue reading →

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Case Study In Why Men Are Doomed And Dogs Are Confused

Recently I fell prey to a plot which I claim to be entrapment. Continue reading →

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