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Words mean what words mean. The Constitution means what it says. It’s 7,500 words. It’s pasted below. It’s written in fairly clear vocabulary. If you’re reading my blog, you’re literate. That’s all you need. You can read it yourself. You … Continue reading →

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 →

It’s been hot lately. Therefore, I assume the press (which I’ve been ignoring) is baying about global warming. Nothing new under the (too hot) sun. A side note about this video (hat tip to Feral Irishman). I remember watching this … Continue reading →

Nothing will ever replace my beloved chainsaw. I had to say that right away because I’ve always been a chainsaw kinda’ guy. Battery operated things are not chainsaws in my book. I’m flirting with the dark side just touching one … Continue reading →

Our sweet lovable cat is dead. Shit happens. I’m bummed out. Tardo was the dumbest mammal in North America but I liked the lovable fool. Tardo’s wellbeing has always been a concern. He was extraordinarily nice so I wanted him … Continue reading →

I mentioned earlier that I was on the prowl for a monarch caterpillar. While working in a field I found a large milkweed with two large monarch caterpillars. I abandoned work, scooped up the pair and stashed them in a … Continue reading →

Through no fault of my own, I had five dead blasted skunks scattered around my barnyard. What can I say? Shit happens. Usually I clean them up ASAP. This time I let ’em sit while I pondered what kind of … Continue reading →

So I’d blasted a “teenaged” skunk to smithereens. 24 hours later I blasted 2 kits at the same location. Presumably they weren’t weaned, and I’d spared them a lingering death… but I felt like shit about it. The next evening, … Continue reading →

So one day I’m on my way to the chicken coop around sunset and there’s a skunk. I blast it to a unit that I seldom use, but which is appropriate at this time… smitherines. End of story right? Nope. … Continue reading →

One of the greatest things about life (my life… your life is none of my business) is that I chose to live in the hinterland. YMMV but I love it. I’m hundreds of miles from the nearest major bullshit centers … Continue reading →