SHANE'S EXCELLENT NEW WORDS: "The tradition you uphold as a curmudgeon is an ancient and proud one."

I always assumed this book was issued to me at birth: The Portable Curmudgeon. Shockingly, it dates to 1992, when I was 32 years old.

This is the source of my identity as "Potable Curmudgeon," and the following essay is an in-depth examination of the genre.

Curmudgeons and Proper Curmudgeonly Behavior, by Karen "aethelthryth" ( Letterpile)

Curmudgeonry: A Noble Ambition

I thought I should take a break from more serious topics to explain curmudgeons, curmudgeonly behavior, and curmudgeonry in general. Many people seem to think curmudgeons just happen and do not realize there are people who want to be, and even aspire to be, curmudgeons.

This article grew from a conversation I had with a college friend who aspired to be a curmudgeon. I thought it was a wonderful ambition, but you just can't do it when you're twenty. At forty, you might possibly be able to convince small kids you are a curmudgeon, since to anyone under 10, anyone over 30 is ancient.

The Potable Curmudgeon's Top 15 posts for 2015 have a local/regional hue.

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Of course, the mayoral campaign eliminated roughly eight months of beer writing time, but there were high points, particularly during the first quarter of 2015.

The Top 15 posts at Potable Curmudgeon for 2015.

It's a good sign that most of the stories in the Top 15 dealt with local and regional beer and brewing matters. This is a clear indicator of the path ahead, as with the Facebook page I've gingerly launched: Roger's Simple Beer Pleasures.

Thanks for reading.