It's About Time

In which the author takes the time to run down some thoughts on the biannual changing of the clocks, break down the most efficient system of time most…

Nov 11 • 

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October 2025

The Games We Play

In which the author prepares for the imminent winter weather by changing a lot of oil, maintaining and storing the small engines, and playing a few…

Oct 30 • 

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The Special Coffee-Only Dispatch

In light of some special days dedicated to coffee, I decided to release this special Dispatch featuring news and stories about coffee on the tenth…

Oct 1 • 

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September 2025

The Southern 45, Zevon Square, Punctuation Woes

The Southern 45, Zevon Square, Punctuation Woes — in which the author comes up with a solution to a problem that has long vexed him, waxes nostalgic…

Sep 26 • 

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Ticks, clear headlights, and standing on the 45

One of the dangers of living here in the Middle of Nowhere is dealing with a larger than normal number of ticks.

Sep 8 • 

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August 2025

Revisiting flying cars, coffee on-the-go, and more de-extinction

In which the author greets a wandering neighbor. There's also an analysis of the lies around the promised nostalgia of the flying car, a look at an…

Aug 7 • 

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July 2025

Noxious weeds, coinage death, and the best way to make coffee

In which the author does battle with the wild parsnip. There's an investigation into an academic study about the best coffee-brewing method, a hot take…

Jul 4 • 

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May 2025

New Season, New Game, New Holiday

Dispatch No. 17. Having shaken off the winter doldrums, our hero prepares for the sudden onset of spring with a round of small engine maintenance. Plus…

May 9 • 

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April 2025

The Cruelest Month

I never really enjoy February, mainly because it gets so damn cold around here. This issue I talk about how I got through the most dreary month and what…

Apr 11 • 

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January 2025

Running Hot and Cold

January isn't quite over and 2025 has already been a wild — and devastating —  ride. Hang in there.

Jan 30 • 

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The Return to Normal

(Or at least what resembles normal around here.)

Jan 8 • 

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December 2024

Awesome Stuff from 2024

Not another gift guide ...

Dec 16, 2024 • 

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