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About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

You Are Not Alone

I never mention my work on my blog. They are different and separate parts of life. They should remain separate. Work should not interfere with the personal. The personal should not interfere with work. I did not break that rule. … Continue reading

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Do Not Look Forward Into The Rear View Mirror: Part 2

In my last post I wandered all over the place. Now I’m going further afield. Please enjoy a parable from my life: Once upon a time, through chance alone, I wound up in a big deal tournament. It wasn’t the … Continue reading

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Do Not Look Forward Into The Rear View Mirror: Part 1

“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” (Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises, 1926) “Economies and societies fall apart slowly, then a bit more, then all at once. We seem to be … Continue reading

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Batphone (Bustednuckles)

Looks like Bustednuckles has temporarily (?) landed here. Click over there and say “hi”.

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 9: Cliché Attack

Epilogue: I returned from my trip with a thoroughly filthy motorcycle and a huge smile. It had been a great trip. I slept like a baby. The next morning Mrs. Curmudgeon shook me awake. “Look out the window.” A fuckin’ … Continue reading

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 8: Leaving Land Behind

On every trip it inevitably happens, I was out of time. The good news is that one can go into nature, sit under a pine, smile at the pretty birds, and heal from the onslaught of a decaying society. The … Continue reading

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 7: Microbird And Explosionbird

That night, after listening to the most beautiful music on earth, I slept like the dead. Such a relief! I needed it. So do you. None of us are living calm measured lives. It’s a goal I once pursued. I’ve … Continue reading

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Bat Phone (Sorta’)

Bustednuckles has been having domain issues. As far as I know he’s currently here. Click over there so he knows his blog is still live.

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 7: The Needle And No Damage Done

It had been a fun adventurous day and a chilly but pleasant evening. The campground was now completely deserted so I decided to give shortwave another try. I had no idea why my awesome little radio (which had been flawless … Continue reading

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Skunked By Grouse: Motorcycle Trip: Part 6: Ghost Cell Phone Tower

Rather than return to camp like a wise man, I went the opposite way, toward Antler. I did this for the very illogical reason that I’d never seen Antler. Also, I had just installed a new headlight and felt (for … Continue reading

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