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How A TED Talk Is Made

This is absolutely perfect: The guy nailed it! He could sell an organic, self driving, natural, solar panel subsidy to an disinterested voter in half the time it takes me to say “but these numbers look odd”. Watching a true … Continue reading →

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General Howe’s Dog

In keeping with PVP’s sad loss and the Independence Day celebration, I present General Howe’s Dog: Unlike the purveyors of fake news (I’m looking at you CNN!), I check my sources. (Hat tip here. Source checked here.)

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The Constitution Of The United States Of America

[This post originally went live on Independence Day 2013. I’m copying it here because I want the actual text to be repeated as often as possible. When it comes to freedom and wise governance don’t listen to the voices on … Continue reading →

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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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I Went Online For Just One Minute

I’ve been offline most of the last few weeks. As always, it’s a fine thing to come up for air. (I make a point of putting the cyber-world back in its gimp box from time to time. It’s a wise … Continue reading →

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Traveling With The Curmudgeon: The Owls Are Not What They Seem

I’ve been (mostly) off grid for a while. The blog is continuing on autopilot (didja’ miss me?) and occasional shitty wifi connections. The shitty wifi is associated with even shittier coffee. (For God’s sake, who decided to let Tim Horton’s … Continue reading →

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Rx Glasses And Pondering A Universal Theory On Technology

[This post is not just about glasses. It’s about an optimistic future.] Curmudgeonly Gem Of Insight: “You can’t stop the signal. But folks can royally fuck up the first few attempts attempting to delay the inevitable.” The good news is … Continue reading →

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Telephone’s Stockholm Syndrome Business Model

My good friend Dr. Mingo recently called: “Hello, this is the Curmudgeon, if you’re a telemarketer prepare to die.” “Just call me Patty.” “Mingo? Is that you?” “Yes, I just signed a new cell phone agreement. You’re right. We’re all … Continue reading →

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I Have Not Forgotten The Squirrels

Springtime is a busy time for me so I haven’t squirreled lately. (Also I can’t believe I posted a cat video… let’s just assume I was drunk.) Don’t give up hope. The fount of stupidity is not yet fully tapped. … Continue reading →

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Even I Am Not Immune To Cat Videos

My apologies to Alfred Hitchcock and a hat tip to the League Of Outlaw Bloggers (which may be on hiatus at the moment).

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