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It appears that the joint super committee to end all committees evidently was unable to accomplish anything. I blame it on the simplicity of the American people and their lack of understanding that complex problems require more in the way … Continue reading →

Andy Rooney has died. It seems like just a week or so ago I listened to his final piece on 60 minutes. Andy’s short comments on 60 minutes were an inspiration to the entire curmudgeon community. He had a way … Continue reading →

The curmudgeon is home handing out halloween goodies. I have decided there is one group of individuals that annoys me. They are not into the spirit of trick or treating. These individuals are likely middle school kids and come to … Continue reading →

I understand the concept behind rental companies. Twice in my adult life a tree has blown down in my backyard. I don’t own a chain saw. Experience has taught me that I will use a chain saw only rarely, but … Continue reading →

I attended a conference this past weekend and the keynote speaker got me thinking. BTW – this is what they are supposed to do. Dr. Greenfield spoke on the connections between culture and values – how are changes in one … Continue reading →

My heroes have always been tech guys (with apologies to Willie) I feel like I should comment on the life and death of Steve Jobs. I guess I am not sure why. I think it is because it is a … Continue reading →

I love coffee in the morning. Actually, I pretty much love coffee at any time of the day. I had a really great coffee maker. It was one of those complicated machines with a thermos rather than a glass carafe. … Continue reading →

My workout alternatives now consist of Dr. Phil and Fox News. I save my energy for the stairmaster not wanting to spend my limited resources trying to generate the majority necessary to change the channel. I cannot resist watching Fox.I … Continue reading →

I am a Krugman fan and I agree with his recent assertion that the U.S. took actions in response to 9/11 that were politically motivated – we now know that linking 9/11 to Iraq, Al-Qaeda in Iraq, and weapons of … Continue reading →

A little history for the digital natives among us. I heard on TWIT today that Byte was been revived. Gina Smith in describing Byte had to make sure that listeners knew the spelling. So, here is a little question for … Continue reading →