Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Word For The Day: Patchouli

Tragically, Nancy at Excels at Nothing was exposed to hippies in their natural environment (a protest of course). She coined a superb term to use when referring to a group of hippies. On another note, it was determined that a … Continue reading

Posted in Where vocabulary goes to die, Word For The Day | 1 Comment

A Phrase For The Ages

Tam at View From The Porch alerts us to a new and improbably named weapon called the “Elite Tactical Advantage Devastator Shotgun” and then comments as follows: “We have officially crossed the mall ninja marketing buzzword event horizon.” That’s some … Continue reading

Posted in Where vocabulary goes to die | Leave a comment

Pretty Blondes and Subaru Fuel

I was in a fast food joint. My enjoyment of non-food, meal-type, calorie portions (I refuse to call it food) was hampered by the many televisions. Who is the pathetic hypertensive adolescent that decided I couldn’t survive a Whopper without … Continue reading

Posted in Harangue-a-bang-bang! | Leave a comment

Engine Porn: Part II

Dr. Mingo’s delightful photos bring to mind a Curmudgeonly Gem Of Insight: If you are a man you should rebuild an engine at least once before you die. There are two exceptions to this rule: Men are exempted to the … Continue reading

Posted in Curmudgeonly Gems of Insight, Libertarian Outpost | Leave a comment

Engine Porn: Part I

Rebuilding an engine is a big project. It’s an art and it’s a science. Some parts are fun. Others are a pain in the ass. There are about a thousand details to remember. There is risk: It’s all too easy … Continue reading

Posted in Libertarian Outpost | Leave a comment

Well Done Everyone

I recently went “off grid” for a few days.  I do this often.  “Off grid” means something other than using a generator to power your TV.  It means turning the damn thing off.  It’s a retrenchment in reality.  Listen to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Phenology Update II: Climate Modeling Is Difficult

I know the godlike geniuses at the University of East Anglia‘s (UEA) Climatic Research Unit (CRU) can perfectly model the entire planet’s climate such that the science is settled.  But I’m just a curmudgeon so I’m having trouble with mixed … Continue reading

Posted in Phenology | Leave a comment

Aldo Loepold; On Farms

“There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other is that heat comes from the furnace.”  Aldo Loepold, Sand County Almanac

Posted in Libertarian Outpost | Leave a comment

Dodgem? No. Hitem!

Barking Moonbat alerted me to the new and appalling concept of “dogems”.  A useless anti-word meant to imply that amusement park bumper cars are meant for dodging rather than collisions: Bumping in bumper cars is banned at Butlins in the … Continue reading

Posted in Nanny State Moralizers | Leave a comment

Orwell’s Telescreens Were Bush League

I’m disgusted by, and opposed to, government intrusion into private lives. “The Obama administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow the government, without a court warrant, to affix GPS devices on suspects’ vehicles to track their every move.” Wired … Continue reading

Posted in Libertarian Outpost | Leave a comment