Author Archives: Chris Penningroth

Adding to the Absurdity

Posted on Sat, 15 March 2014 by Chris Penningroth

One of my frequent reads over at PJ Media is fellow (former) St Louisan Stephen Green at VodkaPundit (who “Covers the absurd in American politics,” and does it quite nicely from a libertarian frame of reference). I finally got a … Continue reading →

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The Genesis of No Twelve-Step Program

Posted on Sat, 15 March 2014 by Chris Penningroth

Just in case anyone happens to click over here from the Ace of Spades blog comments section: I was just kidding, I don’t actually have a Twelve-step program that helps transition lurkers into commenters.

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Amazing Camaro Sale!

Posted on Sun, 19 January 2014 by Chris Penningroth

I want to say “Thank you” to whomever purchased this 2014 Camaro COPO (Central Office Production Order) at Barrett-Jackson.  (Image Credit (as best I can tell): Copyright 2014 Drew Phillips / AOL There look to have been other charity auctions … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Sunroof?

Posted on Thu, 02 January 2014 by Chris Penningroth

This gives a whole new meaning to the term “Sunroof!”

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Merry Christmas 2013

Posted on Wed, 25 December 2013 by Chris Penningroth

Another year is almost ready for the ‘Recent History” archive! May your New Year 2014 be blessed and happy! Updated:: Now with 100% more Christmas Tree!

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From a Certain Point of View

Posted on Mon, 29 April 2013 by Chris Penningroth

The title is a reference to a parcel of dialogue from one of my favorite childhood movies (the guessing contest to “Name the movie” will be hosted in the comments section below).  One character says to another something to the … Continue reading →

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Praying for Boston

Posted on Mon, 15 April 2013 by Chris Penningroth

I feel compelled to share this photo today. I’m praying for Boston, I hope you will too. Twitter: #prayforboston. Follow me on Twitter: @CPenningroth

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Farewell, Lady Margaret Thatcher

Posted on Mon, 08 April 2013 by Chris Penningroth

I’m going to keep some fond memories of you, Lady Thatcher. Thank you for speaking to us at my University of Missouri campus (I started at least one of the rounds of applause). Thank you for your televised speech at … Continue reading →

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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Posted on Sun, 27 January 2013 by Chris Penningroth

This post has been gathering dust as a draft for seven months now.  It looks like now is a good time to dust it off and finish it, it may go some small way to explain some of the back-story … Continue reading →

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Computer Karma Restored

Posted on Fri, 18 January 2013 by Chris Penningroth

As you may recall from a previous entry, I’ve been promising myself I’d get my old Pentium 4 up and running again with a Linux operating system. I had loaded Kubuntu 8.10 (I think) onto a new hard drive that … Continue reading →

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