TOTD: We Lost the Cold War Redux

After the collapse of the Soviet Union the thugs (KGB) that were already running the place realized that communism did not provide them with enough goods & services to steal from the 'New Soviet Man' so they created a new form of government: The Cupiditocracy. Our Ruling Class have discovered the brilliance in this ancient … Continue reading TOTD: We Lost the Cold War Redux

Getting in Touch with my Feminine Side, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bird

Most tourists who came through that part of Costa Rica looked pretty foolish with their boonie hats, safari jackets, outrageously expensive cameras, and gigantic binoculars. We rarely interacted with them and, with very few exceptions, they avoided us and the places where we hung out. The tourist traps where they chose to wine and dine were … Continue reading Getting in Touch with my Feminine Side, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bird