Category Archives: rants

Spam doesn’t even try, anymore.

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

There used to be a time when spam, if it didn’t just offer up a link to some bullshit product, at least attempted to look like a “real” blog comment or message board post. You might’ve had to read a … Continue reading →

Posted in rants, spam, stupid people, stupid shit | 10 Comments

And that’s why they call them “kids books….”

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

A bit of setup: I recently learned that a movie I’ve not yet seen is actually based on a kid’s book. Intrigued at the idea of perhaps getting a new book to one day read to the girls, off to … Continue reading →

Posted in books, ramblings, rants | 9 Comments

Dear Stupid Parents: DO YOUR JOB.

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

As a parent, reading about something like this offends me: NPR: Consumer Group Sues McDonald’s Over Happy Meal Toys It sickens me how some people can so easily abdicate their responsibilities as parents, guardians, and teachers of the human beings … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, news, rants, stupid news, stupid people, stupid shit | 1 Comment

Why I hate people, Reason #5,381,426.

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

One of the downsides of being a full-time work-at-home employee for my dayjob is that by the time the weekend rolls around, I’m ready to blow this popsicle stand. My home office that used to be my writing refuge is … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, rants, writing | Leave a comment

Read Comics In Public Day!

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

That’s right, today is Read Comics In Public Day. Revel in your fandom, and enjoy a bit of sequential art while basking in the sun, enjoying a nice beverage on a patio or veranda, or whatever. In fact, you should … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, comics, politics, rants, stupid people, stupid shit | Leave a comment

You know what?

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

The wingnuts have convinced me. Yes, by all means, let’s take our cues from the rumors and the incessant, unsubstantiated bullshit and even flat-out, bald-faced lies masquerading as information spewed from the pieholes of opportunistic politicians and talk radio blowhards. … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, politics, rants, stupid shit | Leave a comment

No socialism, dammit!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by

Sent to me today via e-Mail. I’ve read it before, and it’s a bit trite, sure, but it does raise a few points worth considering, particularly given the events of recent days (and weeks, and months, etc.). —– This morning, … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, politics, rants | Leave a comment

State of the Union: A pre-game note.

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

Dear Dumbasses (You know who you are. If not, get someone to give you their notes), I realize that during the past eight years, you’ve grown accustomed to a president who – when he’s not torturing the English language like … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, politics, rants, stupid news, stupid shit | Leave a comment

Time for another message board siesta, I think.

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Why the hell people have to bicker about the most nonsensical crap, or do their damndest to out-asshole one another, within the confines of an internet message board, I’ll never understand. Such areas are supposed to be fun, for crying … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, ramblings, rants, stupid shit | Leave a comment

Credit card companies can suck it.

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

We’re credit card holders, and we pay off our balances without fail each month. We’ve known for years that in the ass-backwards world of corporate banking, this responsible behavior, rather than earning us a reputation as a trustworthy credit risk, … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, news, rants | Leave a comment