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National Curmudgeon Day is Coming!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by curmudgeonfiles

Christmas? Thank the Overlords of Conspicuous Consumption, that’s over. Bah Humbug. You want a holiday really worth celebrating? Make it January 29th, National Curmudgeon Day. Celebrate the cranky, grumpy, crotchety, tetchy, moody and difficult. Honor the great institution of Curmudgeonry. … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Humiliation Day

Posted on January 30, 2015 by curmudgeonfiles

Unfortunately, National Curmudgeon Day is over. What’s the next big holiday? I have to wince when revealing this one: Groundhog Day on February 3rd. Of course, if you like dressing up in top hats and have a fetish for small wildlife, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Rant: Legalizing Marijuana

Posted on March 15, 2014 by curmudgeonfiles

Recently, the media made big deal about the President’s comments about Marijuana and Colorado’s legalization of it. I’ll skip all “Rocky Mountain High” jokes. What I can’t believe is the series of sad rationalizations used: “Oh, it’s no worse than alcohol.” … Continue reading →

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Bagel with a Schmear

Posted on January 27, 2014 by curmudgeonfiles

I do love a good bagel. And I don’t mean those mass produced, white-bread, bagged things from the supermarket. I mean a freshly made bagel from a proper bagel shop. As any connoisseur of bagels knows, the best complement to … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Communists When You Need Them?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by curmudgeonfiles

Recently, 34 United States Air Force officers have been accused of cheating on a monthly exam that tests their knowledge of missile launch systems, the kind of thing you really don’t want to make a mistake on. This is just … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Curmudgeon Files

Posted on January 11, 2014 by curmudgeonfiles

As you might have guessed from the title, I’m a bit of a curmudgeon. Just ask my wife as she rolls her eyes. You can even ask her when she’s not rolling her eyes. She’s very flexible that way. I believe … Continue reading →

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