Category Archives: Libertarian Outpost

The Furnace Chronicles Part I: The Call

Every man has gotten “the call”. This happens when you leave town for a trip. The phone rings and folks back home explain how civilization has gone off the rails in your brief absence. In theory, a woman without a … Continue reading

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iWhiner

Everyone knows that Apple is an evil entity jointly operated by Satan and Dick Cheney.  They employ iNinjas and Huey Lewis to destroy all that is good and holy.  Never turn your back on an iDevice!  You’ve been warned… However … Continue reading

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The Snow Shovel Chronicles: Part III

This all started with ignoring snow and ridiculing bureaucrats. Pondering Code Enforcement Officers with handcuffs and authority to arrest lit a fuse. Getting hassled about shoveling snow is not about snow. It’s about getting hassled. Americans shouldn’t accept shit. We … Continue reading

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The Snow Shovel Chronicles: Part II

Recently I wrote The Snow Shovel Chronicles Part I. Go read it. You didn’t read it did you? Sigh: I’ve got to do everything don’t I? OK fine, I’ll paraphrase: “It’s snowing like a son of a bitch. I could … Continue reading

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The Snow Shovel Chronicles: Part I

Despite the raging blizzard outside, Castle Curmudgeon is not snowed in. It’s almost snowed in. Almost snowed in is when you could get out even as Mother Nature is hell bent on burying you. This means you’ve got equipment (a … Continue reading

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Pink Avalanche

My house was built by hicks. Nothing wrong with that. It is inhabited by one. Maintenance and repair of that which hicks have built is neither science nor art.  It is a no-rules death match against catastrophic failure, creeping decay, … Continue reading

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It’s Officially Winter

Those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about may need to review the unassailable logic behind my verdict but the fact is clear…it’s officially winter! Trucks have broken though in Wisconsin and Minnesota. I’d like to congratulate State … Continue reading

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The Unbelievable Lightness Of Kicking Jackasses To The Curb

Decades ago a long distance telephone provider jerked me around. Rather than name a specific company I’ll refer to them as “Jackasses”.  Before moving overseas I requested a final bill to close out my account and paid it. “Jackasses” sent … Continue reading

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It Is Black Friday…

…and I haven’t bought any of the cheap plastic shit that stores squat and expel into the gaping mouths of well trained consumers nationwide.  I did not go to the mall.  Nobody cut me off in traffic.  I did not … Continue reading

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Theory and Practice

Today’s post may be a bit philosophical which is something I tend to avoid.  Further, I’ve had a crazy morning and I haven’t finished my coffee yet so it may devolve into a mess.  Stay with me as I try … Continue reading

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