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Two Weeks

Bad news. Apparently someone shot somebody in an airport; possibly with a formerly checked firearm. (It just happened so I’m sure the details will change.) It’s always a bummer when anyone gets shot (like in the peaceful city of Chicago) … Continue reading →

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Calling Venezuela: I’ll Trade Good Money For Bad

My last post pierced the thin veneer of pretending I don’t notice America’s national debt. I shouldn’t have looked behind the curtain, but a few years ago I was even worse at pretending. Take a ride in the wayback machine with … Continue reading →

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A Post In Which I Briefly Fall Off The Wagon

I’m about to write about political bullshit. Forgive me. It’s a new year. Last year I tried (with only mixed success) to avoid commenting on political asshattery. Negativity, even when it’s true, is corrosive. For example, the debt is a big … Continue reading →

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Annual Reading Pleasure (Belated): Christmas Noun

Every year Larry Correia posts a new installment of “The Christmas Noun”. This year’s edition (ninth in a series!) is excellent as always. You should investigate at this link. Here’s a taste: “‘But Tim, you forget that Larry Correia is writing … Continue reading →

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Annual Reading Pleasure: Dave Barry’s 2016 Year In Review

I always enjoy Dave Barry’s annual article and 2016 was a target rich environment. Here’s a sample: “SEPTEMBER … Clinton and Trump square off in the first presidential debate, which leads to a national conversation about an issue of vital concern … Continue reading →

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Response from Fort Kickass

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Intruder Alert

What fresh hell is this? While I was sleeping off a hangover a new post appeared? I forgot that Dr. Mingo has an account on my new site.

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being… and Chainsaws

There is something to be said for having a good chainsaw, even if you live in the suburbs.  A good chainsaw will get you out of a bad situation or make for a comfy winter in front of the fireplace.  … Continue reading →

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Buying A Spare Bit Shovel

The Specter Of Technology Bloat: I keep technology on a short leash. I don’t suffer. I enjoy electricity, modern medicine, and refrigerated beer. I simply choose to avoid “improvements” with excessive drawbacks that sometimes get overlooked. Word Processing Is Prone To Bloat: … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

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