Author Archives: Joel

It has threatened rain for the past couple of afternoons, but nothing beyond drizzle ever really came of it. Today was another gray one, and I assumed the ‘threaten a downpour, deliver a sprinkle’ trend would continue so I went … Continue reading →

The Golden State of California offers me an ever-full cornucopia of entertainment. With other things going on here, I’d actually forgotten that Kali had scheduled yet another special election yesterday; something I’d have enjoyed watching. Kali’s proposition system excites and … Continue reading →

…thanks to a donor who shall remain nameless unless I get word different. A friend came up from the city where my mail drop is, and brought this very welcome care package. Once ol’ tech geek Joel figured out how … Continue reading →

A friend and I came into town this morning. He wanted to get a tire fixed on his truck, and the fellow at the shop said it would be a little while so we walked down the street to get … Continue reading →

From the ever-reliable Fox News [:-D], this heartwarming bit of technology to ruin your day: It could be the ultimate in political control — but it won’t be patented in Germany.German media outlets reported last week that a Saudi inventor’s … Continue reading →

…at TMM this morning… “While dying for a righteous cause is noble, not dying is also noble – and you don’t die.”

Yeah? Well, I’m not, Lady. So let’s just ignore one another until we go away.

From the ever-perplexing AlterNet, this terrifying piece of shit: A Lot of Our Money Is Buried in the Cayman Islands — Let’s Get It Back The Cayman Islands are well known to those seeking sun, sand and sea–and for their … Continue reading →

I really should put together a blogroll of some sort. Keep meaning to, but it’s time-consuming and I’m lazy and you probably already have your favorites anyway. But here’s a recommendation for those who might not already be aware. Tamara … Continue reading →

???Did I really say that??? Hell, I practically shouted it. Poor guys – Little Bear really is a good pup, he means no harm. But in the morning he’s all rested and ready, and looking for some fun. He wants … Continue reading →

You cannot, no matter how you try, make this shit up. Remember when The Onion was funny? Now it can’t stay snarky enough to keep up with realitywhat passes for reality.Here we go: WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new drug … Continue reading →

This sort of comic relief is almost worth what you cost us. Almost. Not, you know … quite. What did she know? When did she know it? Was she briefed? Was she informed that a briefing existed somewhere (but of … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m in love. I used to write poems to women, but my woman days are behind me. So I guess I’ll write poems to puppies. I exaggerate just a tad, but he is growing at a frightening pace. I … Continue reading →

Courtesy of C.M., this enlightening tidbit… Sheesh! I knew Canadians who can afford it sometimes come to America for medical care – that didn’t shock me. Americans used to brag about their medical system being the best in the world, … Continue reading →

MADDman Charles Hurley has been dumped from consideration as head of NHTSA. No, not for any of the right reasons. It turns out environmentalists hate him. I could research the reasons why, but I’m sure it would be too depressing. … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, boys and girls, there was a book. You should read this book. You should have your kids read this book. You should mention me generously in your will for telling you about this book, or just … Continue reading →

May 13 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama said “the stars are aligned” for Congress to pass legislation to revamp the U.S. health-care system this year, which he said will help revive the economy and get budget deficits under control. [MORE] … Continue reading →

Okay, I admit it: I’m the only freedomista I know who doesn’t enjoy watching Braveheart. Maybe there are lots of us, hiding in closets all over this great land of ours. Maybe not, I don’t know. I’m an individual and … Continue reading →

As of Saturday morning, at S&L’s house and using their camera. He’s growing at a frightening rate, like something out of a ’50’s B-movie. I may have to re-name him Clifford. Naturally as soon as I tried to snap pictures … Continue reading →

…When you’ve got your head stuck in the fuel filler tube of a ’47 Jeep. I was going to title this something like “Communication and Community”, but then I decided that this ain’t no essay we’re doing here: This is … Continue reading →