Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

About AdaptiveCurmudgeon

Adaptive Curmudgeon is handsome, brave, and wise.

Stoicism In A Time Of Madness

My most recent travelogue is delayed. I’ve been talking with the ghost of my dog. At least I’m better off than Hamlet talking to ghosts before he goes off the deep end. Life could be worse. I mention this because … Continue reading

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A Ride In The Woods: Part 0: OPSEC

I’d written a fun little travelogue about a trail ride on Honey Badger, the little dual sport motorcycle I bought this spring. I was about to hit “post” when I felt a presence. It was if the heavens joined with … Continue reading

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The Declaration Of Independence

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and … Continue reading

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Others Have Blazed A Trail While I Still Ponder

Usually, I have a plan. My plans don’t always work out, but I endeavor to think things through in advance. I make plans for my blog. Why wouldn’t I? It’s my blog. I made it myself. I wrote every fucking … Continue reading

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Western Rifle Shooters Is Back (I’m Late To The Party)

Western Rifle Shooters came back a couple weeks ago. They’re at https://westernrifleshooters.us/. It’s probably a permanent move. Knuckledraggin My Life Away came back quite a while ago. They’re at https://ogdaa.blogspot.com/. I’d guessed it was a temporary move but it’s been … Continue reading

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Homestead Update

One of my turkeys looks sick. I think he’s going to die. There’s nothing I can do. I’ll just have to wait and see, but I think he’s toast. I’m a bit more upset than I’d expect. I guess I … Continue reading

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Lao Tzu Had A Point

I’ve been writing a lot about motorcycles lately. Because motorcycles actually exist. I’ve backed off popular topics. Last week, I discussed a collision with a tree. Trees are real. I shy away from society in periods of madness. I saunter … Continue reading

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Frasier Crane

I’ve never linked to Twitter… because it’s fucking Twitter. However there’s a video there that’s comedy gold. You can find it at PJ Media. Go check out Frasier’s response to a CHAZ resident. Update: someone put it on YouTube. (I’m … Continue reading

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Workout Program

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Pee Wee Herman

The events of my last ride were caught on video:

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