Author Archives: Larry Russwurm

About Larry Russwurm

Just another ranter on the Internet. Now in the Fediverse as @admin@larryrusswurm.org

Coincidence or Communication?

Do you know those ads that always appear between videos on YouTube? They are annoying so I usually get a bit angry when I get two 15 second ones in a row. I feel a bit better when I get … Continue reading →

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August 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Have you ever thought of the practicality of beer steins? These ornate beer holders with lids are great for drinking outside. Have you ever found a bug in your drink? Beer steins make it almost impossible for bugs to get … Continue reading →

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Auto Thefts

I remember seeing an article in the newspaper many years ago that said the most commonly stolen cars were those eight years old or older. The reason for this was the new technology of electronic door openers for cars. Car … Continue reading →

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The Real Apex Predator

I would argue that the real apex predator on earth is the mosquito. They are the number one animal kingdom killers of humans on the planet. They kill approximately 1 million humans each and every year. What human doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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July 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

I grew up next to a blacksmith. I guess it was just part time work because he had a full farm going at the same time. His was a hog farm. The most remarkable thing about his farm was that … Continue reading →

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Early Summer 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

At first I heard that the GTA had more car thefts than ever. This was weird considering I had heard car thefts were decreasing in the GTA. But maybe that was just a matter of consuming news from a couple … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Recently President Rump had the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool painted blue to hopefully make the water look blue instead of the green colour that has plagued it. But the colour changed to green in short order and now they are … Continue reading →

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Late Spring 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Do you know who those black Dodge trucks, with black on their fenders and wheel rims, would be perfect for? The man in black? For someone trying to camouflage themselves in a soot storm? For someone who wants to discreetly … Continue reading →

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Grey

I remember the old Soviet Union being cut up for having only grey skylines and grey buildings. This just showed to the west how boring and drab this country and its allies really were. It was an empire, but boring … Continue reading →

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May 2026 Grab Bag o’ Humour

The violin is known as the violin in classical music. However, in country music it is known as a fiddle. I was wondering if the violin should have a third name for the rock music it’s played in. We might … Continue reading →

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