Category Archives: Libertarian Outpost

Farming: Part 1

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

I have a homestead. Because it’s a verb that applies precisely in this context, it seemed logical to engage in homesteading. Don’t judge me. What people do on the privacy of their own property is their business. Continue reading →

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Dog Logic And Firewood Levers: Part III

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

I was cold, stuck in the snow, and on a fools errand. I was in a Jack London story. You know what ties together all those guys who died in Jack London’s books? None were holding a long handled round pointed shovel. Losers! Continue reading →

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The Foxinator: Part III

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

“This will train them to be super killer fox eating monster chickens!” Continue reading →

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The Foxinator: Part II

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

Is it a bad sign that I recognized some of the names of her chickens? I don’t remember the names of people. Sometimes fine people. Upstanding, considerate, fully realized human beings with whom I’ve worked and socialized for years and I’ll forget their name. It’s not that I dislike them. I just…. well I’ve got no excuse. Continue reading →

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The Foxinator: Part I

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

Discussions between Mrs. Curmudgeon and her friends happen on a wavelength I don’t generally hear. I expected to hear nothing and care less. There are certain phrases, however, which catch my attention. Continue reading →

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Light Posting

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

I haven’t posted much lately. Mother Nature is trying to kick my ass. I will post more when nature is less focused on reducing me and everyone in my house to a series of ice sculptures surrounded by a collapsed … Continue reading →

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Winter Of Doom: Part 3

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

From Theo Spark:

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Winter of Doom: Part 2

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

Every blizzard has a name. That name is ‘winter’. Continue reading →

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Winter Of Doom: Part I

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

Wind chill numbers are for sissies. If you are in my presence and repeat the “wind chill factor” because it’s an extreme number I reserve the right to hit you with a shovel. Continue reading →

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Bread: Is There Nothing It Can’t Do?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Adaptive Curmudgeon

Forgive the saccharine writing and enjoy the happy little story. Like many grand accomplishments it started out as a gambit to make a few extra bucks while keeping a bored teenager off the streets. From there it has grown to a full fledged business. I for one am delighted to hear it. Continue reading →

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