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This is the seventh year (I forgot 2015… whoops.) of a my Festivus Christmas tradition where we gather around the warm glow of the laptop and watch A Very Zombie Holiday.

[Note: I discovered Rare Exports three years ago but it’s so good it bears repeating. It has become a tradition at Curmudgeon Compound. Keeping in mind that this is a horror movie that involves neither Linus nor Jimmy Stewart, it’s awesome! I especially … Continue reading →

I want a 4D printed gun. Hat Tip to The Lonely Libertarian.

A donor, who shall remain anonymous but is awesome, just hit my tip jar. (If you’re reading this, I’m grateful and you rock! I’ll send a thank you note as soon as I figure out the e-mail features in my new … Continue reading →

Hat tip to Never Yet Melted. P.S. I know it’s unusual (for me) to put up a photo and only a few words. I’m posting wily nilly trying to get a handle on the new blog host. Eventually I’ll get … Continue reading →

Since I’ve set up this new hosting site I ought to christen it with something deep and thoughtful… Nah! Instead I present this ridiculous story from the land of Vodka: Dead Pole went from morgue back to pub. I’d pay good … Continue reading →

A real redirect page is supposed to go to the new destination automatically. I haven’t pulled the trigger on that yet. The new location is the same on the outside but has a better engine under the hood (or at least that’s … Continue reading →

I mentioned in an earlier post I was moving beyond “free blog hosting”. It bears repeating that wordpress.com hasn’t pushed me out of the nest. They (assuming they have actual employees) have been fine. Their software is limited but it … Continue reading →

Bill Maher is a dick but even an annoying clock is right twice a day. Mike Rowe was on his show and gave the best analysis of the American education “system” I’ve heard in years. Fast forward to 3:40 if … Continue reading →

Mike Rowe hits one out of the park. If I had my way, there would be a Nobel Prize for common sense and Rowe would get it. Ideally all high school kids should watch this video. Twice.