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Better Than A Poke In The Eye With A Sharp Stick

It’s Thanksgiving. One of my favorite days. I’m pretty good at being thankful for stuff. Unlike many Americans who compare themselves to what they see on TV or their rich neighbors or whatnot, I’m constantly pleased that I’m not dying … Continue reading →

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Winning The Long Game

Kids area a pain in the ass. Sure sure, they’re the light of our lives and something our heart and soul cherishes. But you can’t deny there’s a certain level of annoyance. There are hassles from the first time you … Continue reading →

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Rookie Mistake

The butcher, soup Nazi that he is, is unwilling to butcher the last few pigs. It’s  scheduling thing and there’s nothing I can do. (I should add that the guy is really good. He’s good enough that I’m unwilling to … Continue reading →

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Cookstove! Nothing Is Easy.

We all know how the world works; nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Get out a pen and write this down: “Nothing is ever as easy as it seems.” That’s why I’ve always hated the smug jackoffs (like … Continue reading →

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The Man In The High Castle Is Here! / Amazon Is Using Me As A Lab Rat

Saying television is shit is like saying water’s wet. Yet once in a while a good story gets past the pandering dickheads in Hollywood and makes it to the small screen. The Man In The High Castle is ample proof … Continue reading →

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Money ‘Aint Money And Why The Butcher is God

Recently I got a call from the butcher. This was a “red alert moment”. The butcher is a man to be admired and feared. It occurs to me that folks in cities might not understand why a call from the … Continue reading →

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I Did Nothing

Took a day off work today.

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Squirrel Report: Follow Up

In reference to squirrels. I’m not much of a cook and I try to avoid hassling Mrs. Curmudgeon with dead fauna I’ve brought home. I generally avoid bringing home anything that’s not big game or filleted fish. The squirrel thing … Continue reading →

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Raspberry PI: I’m Always One Step Behind The Cool Kids

I have a love / hate relationship with computers. They’re awesome (even essential) for certain purposes (I’m not blogging with a quill pen) but I spend a lot of time with the feeling that the NSA and marketers are crawling … Continue reading →

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Chimneys And Squirrels

I could procrastinate no longer. I was time to clean my chimney (no, that’s not a euphemism for something kinky… you freak!). Reluctantly I shuffled to and fro with tools and ladders and brushes and several of those infernal fiberglass … Continue reading →

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