Author Archives: Joel

But how did we find ourselves in a society where the lying thugs get to (legally!) toss grenades into little girls’ bedrooms? Good news, though. The police are going to investigate themselves, so I’m sure all the guilty will be … Continue reading →

I should have known better. On my way to Friday shit-shoveling I dropped the boys off at Gitmo, same as always. It’s a very windy morning, and when I found the Gitmo door standing open I should have fixed it … Continue reading →

Clouds have rolled in, and word around the jungle telegraph is that we’re in for a couple of nasty days. I’m giving the ‘pooter a rest and throwing myself on the mercy of Vernor Vinge. Have to say, though: My … Continue reading →

…but I like it.

I’m munching on a slice of delicious banana bread as I type this, and that wasn’t part of today’s plan. After I finished shit-shoveling but before heading for the Jeep, my neighbor J asked, “What do you need for making … Continue reading →

This afternoon I took delivery on fifty concrete blocks, some anchor bolts, and cement. Tomorrow I’ll start leveling ground on an 8X12 space to be lined and divided into four with the blocks. Once that’s done, I’ll build a 4X6 … Continue reading →

Because this is funny. In fairness to the Obama campaign, I thought the ad was pretty good. But you’ve got to wonder how scary it’s getting at the DNC when even PBS wants out from under you. Also, Big Bird … Continue reading →

No, that’s pretty much all I had to say. Creepy.

Taurus .44. Finally! Approximately 77.3 nanoseconds after my neighbor J called and told me my Taurus parts had arrived, I slid into his yard, collected them, and was back at the desk and feverishly tearing off the sideplate. Popped in … Continue reading →

There’s a post over at Claire’s place in which she says, among other things, How many people just get stuck … in a perpetual tizzy of fear, disgust, or rage? So off we go to a blog or a forum … Continue reading →

That’s the best-looking bread I ever baked.

The nice thing about heating with wood around here is that the wood is free. Except for chainsaw maintenance. And chains. And time. And work. And occasional danger. On the other hand a chainsaw, once you own it, is a … Continue reading →

I’m told he’ll pull two people in a cart all day long. We’ll see, I guess. The cart’s due to arrive later today.

Since mass killings have been declared “not illegal,” here’s a possible start. Actually the list is pretty much endless…

Unless, you know, the NYPD or a major government does it. Then it’s cool – I know that. But I always thought it would be illegal for you or me to go out and mow down a lot of people … Continue reading →

Sometimes I think I should keep a diary. Not because future generations will find my life useful or interesting (Dear Diary: Today I played with the dogs and read a book. Maybe tomorrow I’ll do something useful) but because I … Continue reading →

Aargh. In obtaining a new kitten, there was one difficulty I didn’t foresee. If she happens to be unusually, um, rambunctious, life with her in what amounts to a micro-cabin may become … trying. This morning I was innocently trying … Continue reading →

Maybe the NYPD needs a bullet fee? Get a load of this: NYPD runs man down, charges his mother for vehicle repairs. TAMON ROBINSON tried to outrun cops, but couldn’t. The 27-year-old coffee barista died in April after being struck … Continue reading →

I assumed that New Yorker cover was conservative snark. Guess not.

It’s been over two weeks since I ordered the parts for my Taurus .44. I know it’s not an excessive amount of time, no point in beginning to worry and all that. But I want my toy! Wah! I may … Continue reading →