Author Archives: Larry Russwurm

About Larry Russwurm

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

Guardian Caps

Guardian caps are now allowed in games in the Canadian Football League as well as games in the National Football League. And they look ridiculous. These caps are another layer of protection over the helmet of football players. With this … Continue reading

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Selective Breeding

When it’s not being used to make the snouts of collies even more anteater like, selective breeding can be a powerful thing. Unconsciously we can see it being done when actors marry actors, sports heroes marry sports heroes, musicians marry … Continue reading

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Extra Medals Everywhere

Until this Olympics, I was unaware that two bronze medals were handed out in each boxing weight group. I think this is a bit unfair to other sports. The reasoning is that boxers get hurt more than those in other … Continue reading

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The Chore of Voting

Finally! A politician who finally gets us! Donald Trump has finally offered conservative Christians the idea that they will never have to vote again. Presumably, policy in the future will probably be pro Christian. But I don’t know how he … Continue reading

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Running Out of Steam

It’s slowly happening. I am running out of humour ideas. Don’t forget, I have to riff on an idea for a whole page or so. Or, if I’m doing a grab bag o’ humour, I have to have a lot … Continue reading

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July Grab Bag o’ Humour

Giant hogweed had a nicer name when it was first exported to North America from Asia. It was supposed to be a nice, big, decorative plant. Oh, the folly of our ancestors! It spread easily and it quite earned the … Continue reading

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Help From Beyond the Grave

When I first began writing regularly, many years ago, I used to play my favourite songs to get me in the right frame of mind to tell stories. Initially, it did get me going for my first painful years of … Continue reading

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June 2024 Grab Bag o’ Humour

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (the PWHL) has as it’s championship trophy, the Walter Cup. I have to question the name of said cup. It’s not as if I like telling women what to do (Indeed I don’t like doing … Continue reading

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How Pure Are Your Virgins and Extra-Virgins?

Olive oil is becoming scarce because of a drought in Spain, one of the major producers of this oil. Before this, there were already fake olive oils floating around. With scarcity, this means that there is probably even more fake … Continue reading

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Turning Off the News

Many times I’ve heard from people that they had stopped watching or reading the news. What stops these people from keeping up with current events? Inevitably it is the same reason. They don’t like watching something that is so negative. … Continue reading

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