My postings have been on the light side, lately, and that’s because I have been a bit preoccupied with other “stuff.” There is much to catch up on in the world of freedom, and I look forward to getting back to work tackling some of the larger and more visible issues. About five weeks ago [...]

On Friday, at the office, I had an Ergonomic Evaluation from a lady in the Ergonomic Department. When you work for a gargantuan company, yes, you have stuff like an “ergo dept.” Too cool. Another reason I like my job. Anyway, I need an ergonomic solution because, six weeks post-hip surgery, all the sitting at [...]

A co-worker was kind enough to notice this on my website the other day and threw in some visuals. Google Ads sure know where to strike. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

I’m officially in layabout status for a month. This was me in active status a few days ago (on the right side of the photo, next to the lead cyclist).   This is the most recent picture of me, taken in pre-op ten hours ago, prior to hip surgery. What a goof, wearing a Michelin [...]

A very old blog of mine, on Henry Ford’s statement “history is bunk,” is quoted in the India Times today. My name is spelled wrong.

The ultimate roller coaster. An engineer has come up with macabre rollercoaster concept where passengers are thrilled and then ‘killed’. The chilling Euthanasia Coaster is a theoretical machine engineered to ‘humanely, with elegance and euphoria, take the life of a human being’. It is designed to subject the rider to a series of unique experiences [...]

The MLA (Modern Language Association) on how to cite a Tweet. No, really (see here).

This is the story of an injury, and my 15-month journey to figure out, piece-by-piece, what in the hell I did to myself. I am writing this injury chronicle because I think some folks can relate, and also, they may find my story just a wee bit interesting. For the last fifteen months, I have endured [...]

If… This little guy just found out that Ron Paul won in Iowa. The Romney and Gingrich backers aren’t so elated.

Here is an energized piece from one of the most passionate members of the primal-paleo community, neurosurgeon Jack Kruse. See Wish #4. Indeed, authenticity is an essential part of character. To quote: Day 4 Wish: Say what you believe and forget about political correctness. Happiness needs authenticity.  Read a column by Karen DeCoster.  Google her now.  [...]