Category Archives: Art’s Big Adventure

Yale defeats North Carolina

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Fred Stiening
Posted in North Carolina, Totally random stuff | 2 Comments

Uber

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The past couple weeks, I have used Uber in Charlotte (NC) and yesterday in Greensboro. I now see a very real possibility of getting rid of my automobile (less than 2000 miles on it last year). It seems like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, Libtertarian Politics | 1 Comment

The Butt stops here

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Outside the K&W cafeteria in Greensboro, NC. If people starting smoking again, wouldn’t the Overton window apply too?

Posted in Art's Big Adventure | 10 Comments

Planned vacation

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The week of January 11th, if you see nothing from me, don’t worry. I’m going to be on a secret mission working for the NSA down in Belize looking for war criminals. Or something like that. The system should just … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Art's Big Adventure | 7 Comments

Art Stone’s Obituary

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Fred Stiening

It is with some regret but more celebration that I must report to you the passing of Art Stone to another plane of existence. Art Stone and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. Art sprang … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Art's Big Adventure | 2 Comments

A Picture is worth 1000 cases of Ramen noodles

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Fred Stiening

If you’re around Sumter, it doesn’t matter if you live on a hill or not. The ground cannot deal with 15″ of rain. The Coastal plain is sand and quickly absorbs surface water, although it still has to go somewhere. … Continue reading →

Posted in North Carolina | 4 Comments

Memo to Conservatives: I am not your slave

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The jobs report came out today. Conservative radio hosts are frothing at the mouth how awful this proves America is, especially under President Obama. Hello? That number includes everyone over age 16, including people on Social Security and retirement pensions. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, American Politics, Art's Big Adventure, Dead Things | 8 Comments

My Free Google T-Shirt

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The fact that a 2XL T-shirt easily fit in my condo mailbox gives a hint at just how flimsy the material is, unless maybe it is carbon nanotube fibers. Time Warner has generously offered to let me remain a customer … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Things, North Carolina | 3 Comments

14″ of rain

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The Governor of North Carolina is preparing for the worst, and hoping for the best. The “drought” that has Duke Power’s series of dams on the Catawba River at alarmingly low 93% of capacity is likely to end, possibly with … Continue reading →

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, North Carolina | 2 Comments

I’m at the pearly gates of Candy Crush heaven

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Fred Stiening

It’s been a long journey. They say life is about the journey, not the destination.

Posted in Art's Big Adventure, Candy Crush, North Carolina, Totally random stuff | 4 Comments