Author Archives: Joel

An evil scofflaw, heartlessly attempting to victimize society through his callous refusal to renew a vital vehicle inspection sticker, was heroically subdued and terminated by this valiant policewoman. Then, incredibly, she herself nearly became a victim of injustice as a … Continue reading →

My younger self’s love life, explained in 2 minutes 44 seconds. Actually it’s pretty much summed up in the last two or three seconds…

Okay, I know this is really nothing new except to old Joel (what century did he move into that cave?) The Hermit, but I think it’s cool. You know that flashlight I’ve been going on about? I’ve been having fun … Continue reading →

Mentioned I wasn’t picky about that new handgun I’m looking for. I’ve changed my mind about that. Also…do Springfield XDs really have “Grip Zone” embossed on the grip? Are the sort of people who think sawing off the trigger guard … Continue reading →

Well. There’s a day I’ll never get back, and never ask for. I just spent six hours being very annoyed with everything and everyone involved with J&H’s house sale. In fact, I don’t even want to talk about it. Instead, … Continue reading →

Woke up to 2.5 inches of snow overnight, as measured by what’s piled on my laundry table. May have been more, since the snow plastered on the windward side of everything tells me I slept through a snowstorm with considerable … Continue reading →

I hate cold hands, and have a pair of gloves for every turn of the weather. Even indoors when it’s just cold and damp like today, I want something on my hands even though full gloves aren’t practical. I didn’t … Continue reading →

Woke at quarter to four with moonlight streaming in through the loft’s vent window. Went back to sleep and awoke less than an hour later to hard rain on the roof. More rain…more…aw, hell, it’s been raining all morning and … Continue reading →

That ten years from now we’re all talking about this damned endless war in Syria? There’s an arc to American involvement here. First we threatened to bomb Syria and didn’t because the public was opposed. Then, a year later, we … Continue reading →

I thought this is funny. I’ve been working with Former Neighbor J on plans to ship the remainder of his belongings to his new home on the other side of the continent. We’re talking about the belongings located here… …and … Continue reading →

Led to it by a blind link, I assumed for about one minute and fifteen seconds of this minute and a half video that I was watching a parody. Not the case! This is completely serious. I know it’s said … Continue reading →

Yes, I do change my pants more than twice a year. But BDUs, though perfect in every other way for wearing in the desert, are too damned thin for winter. Put up with it for several winters, helped along by … Continue reading →

This fell into my email inbox, not the regular spam locker. I don’t read much crime fiction but even I’ve heard of Patricia Cornwell. I’m surprised to find her publicist spamming my bitsy little blog – with bonus points for … Continue reading →

*Unless you’re a touchy Christian or just generally have no sense of humor, in which case stop right here. Being Jesus means you get an extra barrel. 😛 Also, stick around for the Teletubbie with the Saiga. There’s a mental … Continue reading →

Here’s a good one from Kevin D. Williamson, who’s about the only reason I ever wander over to NRO… The problem for the U.S. political class is that the provision of actual public goods is nowhere near large enough of … Continue reading →

Yes, the first of the month, in which all good gulchers touch up the electrolyte levels in their homesteads’ battery banks. All except the apostates D&L, who do it on the last day. Can you imagine the folly? Oh, they’ll … Continue reading →

So yesterday evening I had everything under control. Chickens were chicked, problems were solved or at least dealt with, walkies were walked, dishes were washed, the firewood box was full and a fire was laid in the stove for the … Continue reading →

I was really hoping the lettering would come through on this, but I only had the phone with me so you’ll just have to take my word for it… That’s a Serpa “I just f’ing shot myself” holster for a … Continue reading →

It rained and rained yesterday afternoon. Never got a full charge in the batteries, so last night I went out and turned the inverter right off for only the second time since installing those great 12V LEDs last year. People … Continue reading →