Author Archives: Larry Russwurm

About Larry Russwurm

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

National Boss’s Day

Posted on 12 December 2013 by Larry Russwurm

I’ve only heard of National Boss’s Day over the last little while. At the time of writing this, it is nowhere near that special day and I refuse to promote it to you. Since I am between bosses right now … Continue reading →

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The Lottery in Babyl- er- Ontario with Apologies to Jorge Luis Borges

Posted on 7 December 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Some of you may have heard this lottery story. A Hamilton woman will be 50 million dollars richer next month. Not because she proved she had the winning ticket by handing it in for the claim, but because the lottery … Continue reading →

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The Masked Asphalt Chewer

Posted on 30 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

I came up with this post while I was thinking more destructively than normal. I thought, ‘what kind of car/truck design might destroy the very asphalt the driver was riding upon?’. My first instinct was to have wheels (titanium of … Continue reading →

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Novel Writing Month Winner

Posted on 26 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

I participated in National Novel Writing Month again this year. Last year some of you may remember I won the challenge of writing over 50 000 words in the month of November. I tried not to brag too much because … Continue reading →

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Who Needs a Surname?

Posted on 24 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Queen Elizabeth II of the British commonwealth does quite well without a surname. She has enough variety in her full name to almost never be in need of another name. Allow me to guide you. I think the name Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Are Farmers Fowl Racists?

Posted on 17 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

All the turkeys I’ve ever seen on farms (in real life, pictures, or video) are white. All the geese I’ve ever seen on farms are white. All the ducks I’ve ever seen on a farm are white. The majority of … Continue reading →

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The Gayist Post

Posted on 10 November 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Take a look at the following three words and focus on the one that doesn’t belong: Racist; Sexist; Homophobic. All three are labels to attach to someone who is prejudiced. Not only is homophobic much longer and less succinct, it … Continue reading →

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The Wettening

Posted on 31 October 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Ellen Degeneres usually ends her shows with the line “Be kind to one another”. And indeed, many times her actions show that she tries to follow this advice. Very regularly she gets companies to give thousands of dollars away to … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Eve

Posted on 31 October 2013 by Larry Russwurm

Here I sit on NaNoWriMo Eve (National Novel Writing Month Eve), sometimes referred to as Hallowe’en, and I’m scared that I can’t cough up 50 000 words in 30 days in November. Wait, a long time reader might ask, didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Gift We Can Give Our Children

Posted on 26 October 2013 by Larry Russwurm

There is a very common theme in spiritual/self-help/improved-lifestyle paradigms. I think it can be best summed up by the following wise saying. “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Gurus … Continue reading →

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