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The Mongol Horde called “winter” is camped on the plains just beyond the horizon. It is preparing to do us in. Soon it’ll charge into our region and the war will begin. Nobody will be spared. Cars will rust, batteries will freeze, and checking accounts will be depleted. Only the strong will survive. Continue reading →

In October Curmudgeon Compound was attacked by zombies critters.  I wrote a story describing my brave fight against the forces of darkness furry invaders and my massive victory minor success in defending the homeland. Then, because I was busy doing … Continue reading →

This engine is like a Formula 1 race car had sex with a steamshovel. I was lost. Continue reading →

Once I had everything lined out I was shocked at what I saw. It seems like you can’t turn over a rock without the Government forming a rock relocation committee. I assumed the workforce has been growing like a waistline … Continue reading →

In case you’ve been battered by markteters or hammered by travel I give you the words of Linus. Merry Christmas from the Curmudgeon.

The Internet is my friend. Data can hammer beautiful fictions into dust faster than you can say “bullshit detection” and the Internet is awash with data. It took no time at all to find a chart with the number of … Continue reading →

Ring ring… Me: “Hello” Dr. Mingo: “We’re fucked!” Me: “That’s a new discovery? By the way, I like the way you start conversations.” Dr. Mingo: “The fiscal cliff; we’re going over and I’m displeased.” Me: “When I paraphrase this for … Continue reading →

Earlier this year I made several predictions (some funny, others in earnest).  My track record appears to be dismal.  However there was one that I nailed! 38. The world will not end. It’s a calendar carved on a rock by … Continue reading →

This is the third year of a new Festivus Christmas tradition.  We gather around the warm glow of the laptop and watch A Very Zombie Holiday.  It’s a heartwarming classic!

David Sedaris can get a little preachy at times but the guy is a master storyteller.  This one hits it out of the park.  Apparently everything I’ve ever known (in America) about Santa is turned on it’s head by the … Continue reading →