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I’ve always wanted to raise a monarch butterfly. Recently it dawned on me that I own an homestead and I’m not dead yet. Now was the time. (In light of certain events in 2018 I’ve taken to returning to the … Continue reading →

When I was a kid I tried and failed to raise a monarch butterfly in a jar. I chalked it up as one of those “path not traveled” things. Then I bumped into the online presence of Christine DeMerchant. I’d … Continue reading →

Many moons ago, as a young Curmudgeon, I was constantly bringing nature indoors. Most springs I had salamanders or tadpoles growing in a jar somewhere, for fishing I had a worm farm, many summer nights I had fireflies in a … Continue reading →

America is designed to be a federation. Theoretically and within reason, as each state manages it’s own affairs, some will have good ideas and some will have bad ones. Also states (at least in theory) apply only those solutions desired … Continue reading →

I generally think of the New York Times as something I might accidentally step in. But I always give credit where credit is due. I’m truly impressed with their Extremely Detailed Map of the 2016 Election. (Hat tip, to Ace … Continue reading →

Experts can tell a person is lying based solely on observation. They use a package of skills; including careful observation of tiny variations in facial expression. It’s said they’re excellent at detection of deceit. It’s not a skill I posses. … Continue reading →

On and off during a rocky 2018 (winter, spring, and early summer) I’ve posted about difficulties. I want other folks who’re getting shafted by life to know they’re not alone. Life ‘aint as pretty as folks make it look on … Continue reading →

Here at Curmudgeon Compound entropy has gained a beachhead. I’m fighting back but it’s still a shitshow. It’s been like that most of the summer. I’ve had to attend to more important matters than the mundane. They all took priority … Continue reading →

I discovered the True Facts narrator and have lost half a day listening to dozens of them and laughing my ass off. Here are two favorites… Morgan Freeman: The Mantis:  

An update to The Stories Write Themselves: First there’s this: Powerline posted a video of folks denouncing Trump’s Supreme Court nominee as racist, hateful, and all around evil. The fun part is this video was made before the nominee was … Continue reading →