About

CrankyOldGuy has been “in the family” for more than decades, long before he was officially old (just cranky). Patric Miller, the “original Cranky Old Guy” has been writing for political, social, media and entertainment outlets almost as long as the term “blog” has been in use.

Patric has retired the character from time time, as emotional healing, family life, and dedication to his golf game have superseded with commitments of time and effort. But, with the the “shitstorm” of “assclowns” who have popped up like so many mushrooms in the cow patties across the field of life…CrankyOldGuy must be brought out of retirement once again. Why?  So you don’t have to talk about this stuff in person, and you can continue to invite him to social occasions without the fear of one of his rants.

Patric Miller spent more than 45 years on the “bleeding edge” of production technology, marketing and communication tools. It is no small wonder he needed a break.  But with the rise of AI coming…and traditional media being put out to pasture by reams of social media and “commentary news outlets,” it’s time for a common sense approach to media, entertainment, and communications.  Or…it’s just time to laugh as we all become minion-sheeple to our tech overlords.

I have learned to “play nice” in social settings and service club meetings.  This blog allows the reader to see what is lurking just behind that winning smile and gentle laugh. In the end…it’s better to talk about this stuff than keep it locked up inside. Right?

Holyfreakinshirt!!  (a word I am hoping to trademark, along with the term “padular device”), it’s time to get to work!