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The Sound Of Ravenous Beasties

I don't own a cabin. It is unlikely, barring a number of random circumstances, that I ever will. But.The northern night sky is the second greatest thing in life, and I can stand this view forever.Of...

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In Which paleo Speaks To Republicans - An Open Letter

I am puzzled by the ways of the internet. Not the usual nonsense though, Rule 34, Etsy, furries.No, I want to know how I end up on Republican fundraising lists, such as this from Cory Gardner,...

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Dateline, Denver CO - The Police Are Ninnies

For the record, like all 6 people in my audience, I am as pure as the driven snow. Don't drink or smoke or solicit any naughty women. (I have tried, so many times, to understand the nature of the...

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This And That

There's this:Cracked.com wrote a listicle today, 5 Reasons The NFL's Way More Evil Than You Thought Possible. It's pretty good for illustration purposes, but misses some examples, and misses the mark...

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Random Football Post

All opinions are my own and correct.Wisconsin Badgers vs Ohio State BuckeyesI'm a little surprised to see Wisconsin as a 3-4 point favorite, honestly. It's going to be brutal. On our side, it's on a...

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The NRA - Depraved Or Criminal Weenies. I Report, You Get Squicked

Setting, NRA Headquarters, Fairfax Virginia, a very well appointed office. Framed giclée prints of firearms line the wall. Oak desk, oddly somewhat taller than most.Cast, Wayne LaPierre, now entering...

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Merry. Blasted. Christmas.

In what has become a 2014 tradition for me, I got released from the hospital a few hours ago. A severe case of cellulitis, lower right leg. While the left leg is still in the process of healing a...

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Why Did This Not Win All The Oskars Mk.II

Okay, so I am still in healing mode, Sweetie, I, and Brother-in Law kicking back. Wings and video. My brother in law was sent for video. Somehow the choice came down to me. My requirements tend to be...

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Just A Couple Thoughts About The Paris Attacks

I won't belabor the tragedy and stupidity of the events in Paris at the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices. But, I did note this, and wish to submit with comment. I know, me?President Francois Hollande...

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An Open Letter To The Modern Thomas Pain(e)s

So, I've been on Twitter for a while. (twitterwhore: @paleotectonics). I don't often use it to try to engage, don't even typically look at the timeline. I don't believe it is even really possible to...

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On To The Championship Game

We played well enough to win. Particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Rodgers played very well, considering at the moment he runs like I do. Poorly. Lacy played well. Receivers had some drops,...

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Consumer Review - Let's Dish

On Saturday, having received gift certificates for Christmas, Sweetie and I went to Let's Dish.Let's Dish is a commercial food prep business. It publishes monthly a list of recipes, and has in the...

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Okay, Now The Universe Is Just Mocking Me

Two stories in the news recently:Southern Twatwaffles Demonstrate Their Patriotism And Racism (from Salon)Yes, those oh so proud Merkins south of the Masie-Dixie Line (and presumably Indiana,...

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You Can Choose A Ready Guide In Some Celestial Voice

Ok, so I find out today that this is happening. (By the way, goddammit.)In St. Paul, the Xcel Center on May 12.Presales start tomorrow AM and involve hoops of jumping, but Imma suspect that tickets for...

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Clearly, God Drinks. A Bit.

Look. Just look. Or don't. It will be better for your brain if you don't.This has made the rounds. Some observations per paleo:Look at the smile. Either some lunatic Fox-addled 89 year old teabagger...

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Jumping, Well, Hopping, Well, Maybe Vaguely Moving Up And Down For Joy!

In the middle of a stupid work week, but...paleo (and paleobrother) have tickets for Rush at Xcel Centre (May 12)!!paleo (and Sweetie) have tickets for Weird Al at Mystic Casino (July 3)!!Sweetie says...

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A Rather Hostile Post On Religion

I don't usually wade too deep into the religion wars, save those occasions where I can mock useless motherfuckers who desperately need to suck on a tailpipe. Joel Osteen. Pope Benny the Inquisitor (1)....

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This May Be The Only Way I Would Enthusiastically Vote For Hillary Clinton

This requires a brief setup.In Raw Story this morning, it was reported that the au-ful-teurs who made the beloved-in-baptist-Mississippi Twilight-fucking-fanfic-mormon-BDSM epic Fifty Shades Of Grey...

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A Bit Of paleo History

Anyone reading this blog can tell I'm not exactly right. So Imma share a few stories of my past with the understanding that, as part of my biography, they make absolute sense.I went to college at the...

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Music To Drink Whiskey By (Slapping Your Wife On The Ass Optional But...

I am certain that everyone who reads my crap, who's musically plugged-in, especially one particular undead bastard, has heard of these cats.I hadn't until yesterday. I am old. Please shoot me now.I...

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