Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

A Belated Acknowledgement Of An Elegant Device

My old truck has a superb user interface. The headlight switch is big, obvious, and not surprisingly labeled “headlight”. When I flip it “on”, the lights go on. When I flip it “off”, the lights go off.  If you leave … Continue reading

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On Procrastination

These things take time.  Rome wasn’t built in a day.  At first it was too cold out. Then the ladder was frozen so I couldn’t expand it (I live in a cold climate…this actually did happen).  Though the dark winter … Continue reading

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The Magic Of The Media

I’ve been unable to post lately because I’m mired in construction.  (The horror!)  Have you enjoyed the peace and quiet? Meanwhile a specific pattern has emerged around the suffering in Japan.  It’s too ridiculous to ignore so I thought I’d … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dersu The Trapper

Because I know you’re all looking for antiquated Russian adventure stories I’d like to recommend Dersu the Trapper.  For those of you who like Lewis and Clark type adventure I heartily recommend it. This is a book I couldn’t put … Continue reading

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A Brilliant Observation

What metal is to rock, bluegrass is to country. How had such a simple observation heretofore eluded me?  It explains why I love bluegrass but avoid country.  Whenever I tune to a country radio station I’m soon turned off by … Continue reading

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Curmudgeon Compound: Upgrade In Progress

I’m completely remodeling our bathroom.  Actually I’m only doing the easy stuff.  A real carpenter is doing the work that requires actual skill.  I’m a darned good go-fer though! The house is a vortex of chaos.  Carpenters and plumbers are … Continue reading

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Finally Canada Makes Sense

I’m ashamed to admit that I only dimly understood why Canadian money showed the British Queen. This link goes to an excellent video that explains everything.  Watch it and be informed!  When you’re done with a brisk and amusing 5 … Continue reading

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Blogroll Updates

I’ve been remiss in updating my blogroll.  Why?  Because I’m good at exercising my Curmudgeonly right to go “off grid” at random intervals for no reason.  But I decided to get with the program because most of the folks that … Continue reading

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Political Advice: Avoid Self Flagellation

When you see a sign that says “wet paint” you have an urge to touch it. Don’t try to disagree; you know I’m telling the truth. When I was a kid the gravitational pull of a wet paint sign was … Continue reading

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Dueling Platitudes Meet Depression Era Wisdom

The repair was perfect.  I’d just patched a gaping hole in drywall and sanded it to perfection.  Good for me!  I began painting the bare spot and then the rest of the walls in the room. Painting gives you time … Continue reading

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