Quotes Of The Random Interval
"Middle class America is no less violent than any other people. They seem passive because they're results oriented. They rise not out of blood frenzy but to solve the otherwise insoluble. Their methods...
View ArticleThe Engineering Mind
I plagiarized a paper once.But I did it in accordance with all proper rules of citation. What I didn't do is any research or write a single thought of my own.I remember asking the instructor, what...
View ArticleAdditional Engineering
When I started higher education my original goal was going to be psychology.I made it pretty far before I discovered that I loved the material, but would have loathed the job.Then I punted, transferred...
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Happy Birthday!
To The Lovely Harvey!I got her this lovely carry purse from Gun Tote'n Mommas.Marv got her this lovely M&P357.The M&P is ever so slightly heavier (2.2 lb. vs 2 lb.) than the Sigma, but it also...
View Article...On The Other Hand
I'm excited at DC's ban on carry being nuked.I am also nearly beside myself waiting to see what draconian measure they shove out their alimentary canals that's carry; but not really.I'm counting on...
View ArticleKool Aid
Way back when...Others were drinking deep of the M&P Kool-Aid.I wanted to drink too.Marv has drank with his M&P9.Harvey has drank with her M&P357.I'm still thirsty.I guess I am too much of...
View ArticleSmall Thing
I started out looking for when I'd bought my Garand...I ended up making a spreadsheet with the purchase dates of every gun in the house.
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Because We're Special Too
Today was the county level games for swimming.The Boy came in first in individual and his relay team came in third. On to State!They gave us parents a ribbon for doing our part as well.
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Derpy Approved
I am uncertain if Derpyhooves is a male or female; but The Boy calls Derp "him" so let's not pop his bubble if it's wrong.When I asked The Boy where my ribbon should go, he suggested to pin it on Derpy...
View ArticleAnd This Is Why I Can't Have Liberal Friends
Docs vs Glocks Upheld.I came across that article from a friend on Facebook. She quoted the entire first paragraph as the headline.First off, those accidents are getting rarer, not increasing.Second...
View ArticleJust Enough...
I am just enough of a dumbass to worry that this post could be about me.It's probably telling that my first thought is "what did I do this time?"It's also probably telling that I feel genuine relief...
View ArticleComments
Comments appeared to be busted.Cycling the bit for moderation yes/no seems to have cured it.If you commented recently, it's not being moderated it's lost. Feel free to try again.
View ArticleDebt Peonage
Willard is a thinker.He presented me with a puzzle that's been tasking me (paraphrased)."Where are the recent rash of illegal colonists getting the funds to pay the coyotes to bring them through Mexico...
View ArticleBubbafied
Before a certain date a Krag in original condition was worthless.During this time in history, to eek out some value from one you'd have to have had converted it into a hunting rifle.Past a certain...
View ArticleWatchmen
The most compelling thing for me from both the graphic novel and movie is the bit where Doctor Manhattan is flashing back and forth in his memories and present day.I think they captured his sense of...
View ArticleA Thought
I found this article.A thought that occurs is what portion of each state's budget is mandatory Federal spending?I don't know.I am aware that states are required to spend a lot of money simply to keep...
View ArticleHolding It Wrong
The Glock 17 shot very low and left out at Hernando.It shoots fine today at Florida Firearms Academy.The way I had been holding it was causing me to pull it left as I was pulling the trigger. Moving...
View ArticleOut Of Production
Today was no longer made wheelgun day.Willard generously provided a couple of guns I'd never fired.First was a Ruger Security Six, 2" in .357 Magnum. Very pleasant gun to shoot. Substantial fireball,...
View ArticleAstonishing
Tam reminded me...My beloved '79 Camaro Berlinetta was a real hot rod.Swapped in a 355 from a truck, new cam, intake, 750 cfm (vacc secondaries for drivability).Changed the rear from the factory 2.56...
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