The Post Office
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All day yesterday was my orientation session with the US Postal Service, and like orientation anywhere, it was mostly boring.Here’s … [read more]

CRANKY OLD FART #275 leftovers & links   Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

They’ve redesigned the walk signals at the intersection near the diner, and I hate the new beeps and tweets. … [read more]

Hey, we’re getting a Buddhist temple a few blocks down the street. As it was going up, it was obvious that the architecture was different, and it’s still only about 90% built, but they’ve hung a sign and with a picture of the Buddha, and he looks like a nice guy. … [read more]

I’m the fattest of the five people living in my flat, and undoubtedly eat more than any of them. With three big meals daily and plenty of snacks between, when I gotta go it’s never one plop or two, it’s a lot of plops, often more than the toilet can take. … [read more]

Usually I write movie reviews in batches of seven, but this one can’t wait. Saw it tonight, and liked it so much I stayed in my recliner for a second showing. … [read more]

it looks like I’m about to be employed by the United States Postal Service. I’d already done the fingerprints and background check, and they’d told me I’m “conditionally hired,” despite never having interviewed for the job.Then … [read more]

What’s Up, Doc? (1972)

I’d seen this only once, when it first came out, and remembered it as delightful and hilarious, but would it hold up fifty years later? … [read more]

THE NEVERENDING FILM FESTIVAL #142 Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023

Queen of Snakes (2019)Christopher Mihm loves old-style horror and science fiction moves, and most years he gets together with friends and neighbors and films one in his back yard.It’s … [read more]

 

 
CRANKY OLD FART #271
leftovers & links
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023My Chevy’s been on the fritz since autumn, and I haven’t much cared. … [read more]