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I’m losing to the one-armed paper hanger

4 days ago

Yep, I’ve been AWOL. A lot of stuff has been going on. This will almost…

  • Crystal Ball Gazing

Something wicked this way comes. And darn soon.

4 weeks ago

(I’ve been trying and failing to complete this post for nearly three weeks. While it’s…

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Still not done

4 weeks ago

I feel like the poor old soul in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, except…

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  • Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Not dead. Absolutely not dead.

4 weeks ago

But I didn’t realize I’d been silent for two weeks. Time flies when you’re busy….

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Mea culpa

1 month ago

It’s been stupidly busy. We’ve had a week of “Chamber of Commerce weather”, and I’ve…

  • Crystal Ball Gazing

Destination: Where?

2 months ago

Thursday, I had to head over to the Nearby Small City for a chiropractor appointment…

  • Religion

He is risen!

2 months ago

Something we should all be grateful for.

  • Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, April 3, 2023

2 months ago

Time flies when you’re busier than a… I’ve spent a lot of time with the…

  • 5 Minute Prepping
  • Prepping

This might come in handy

2 months ago

I don’t think there’s a particular reason to run out and finish off your prep…

  • SMH

A random find in the basement

2 months ago

I think I’ve mentioned somewhere that I’m trying to clear off my workbenches and finally,…

  • Tech

Some non-Artificial and possibly Intelligent thoughts on Artificial Intelligence

2 months ago

I’ve been looking into the Microsoft et al implementations of AI tech in consumer products….

  • Ancient Wisdom

Things to teach your son

2 months ago

I was going through some things on my ever-filling hard drive. I’m not sure where…

  • Tech

Pretty soon your toilet will have AI technology

2 months ago

At least at the rate we’re going. Check out these headlines: Microsoft Adds Bing AI…

  • Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, March 15, 2023

3 months ago

I’ve been trying to write this post for so long (started in on March 8)…

  • Vocations for a New America

Vocations for a New America: Small Engine Repair

3 months ago

I can hear people now–“If it’s a collapse we’re all going to be walking or…

  • Things That Put A Smile On Your Face

It’s another Intellectual Froglegs!

3 months ago

Sorry about the page formatting. Enjoy it anyway.

  • History

Remembering Andrew Breitbart

3 months ago

One of the most important voices in the conservative community was silenced 11 years ago…

  • Geekery
  • Tools and using them

Woah

3 months ago

I’ve seen and done some over-geeked solutions to problems, but I am only a novice…

  • Grandkids
  • Housekeeping

I’ve forgotten how much fun it is having little kids around the house

3 months ago

And I want to emphasize the plural nature of the issue because both grandkids are…

  • Vocations for a New America

Vocations for a New America: Watchmaker

3 months ago

In lieu of the post I want to write, you’re getting this one instead. The…

  • Armageddon Refrigerator

Armageddon Refrigerator Says

3 months ago

Dang thing’s getting all kinds of laid back on us.

  • Prepping

Where was Jack when the lights went out?

4 months ago

Probably groping for a flashlight, especially if he wasn’t a prepper. Ah, but we’re smarter…

  • Home Repair

The new windows have landed!

4 months ago

One day–and not even a long day–and the new windows are here, installed and paid…

  • Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, February 2, 2023

4 months ago

This is going to be a little different than usual. It’s all about “What did…

  • Grandkids
  • Housekeeping

{inserts key into door lock}

4 months ago

Turns key, opens door. Gropes for the light switch. Trips over an unidentified something. Manages…

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  • Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, January 24, 2023

4 months ago

Whew. It’s been how long since I last reported? Two weeks? And this is the…

  • Armageddon Refrigerator
  • Housekeeping

Armageddon Refrigerator Says

4 months ago

The thing seems to be fixated on bunkers lately. I have to wonder why. A…

  • Crystal Ball Gazing
  • I need some new conspiracy theories because all of my old ones are coming true

Do I have a win this quickly?

4 months ago

In my January 1 predictions for the coming year, I had the following Don’t be…

  • Armageddon Refrigerator

Armageddon Refrigerator Says

5 months ago

Kinda chatty today.

  • Reports from the OP

Report from the OP, Jan. 7, 2023

5 months ago

There are days when I simply look out a window at whatever part of my…

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