It’s Hebrew for “pause and consider.” In case you haven’t noticed, some of my recent posts here have been concerned with things other than fancies about dragons, review of movies or ruminations on the written word. I’m entering a period of my life that feels transitionary, and rather than simply get shoved around by circumstances,… Continue reading Selah
Month: March 2011
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Law Abiding Citizen
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/law_abiding_citizen.mp3] As a generally enlightened culture, we are fascinated by the concepts and procedures of justice. We debate what is in society’s best interest, study those who act against that interest and determine ways in which those parties can be dealt with. It’s the reason Law & Order is one of the longest-running shows on… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Law Abiding Citizen
Raison d'ĂȘtre
You see it happening more often than not. People in a situation that isn’t working as intended or isn’t yeilding the results they need or anticipated try repeating the same behavior of failure instead of doing something new. They attempt to capitalize on repetition rather than initiating change. Albert Einstein (reportedly) calls it the definition… Continue reading Raison d'ĂȘtre
Dragon Tales: The Battle of Albridge
Being the stories and recollections of Dozril Tumbledown, traveling minstrel and friend to all, regarding the exploits of the wandering band called the Heroes of Harkenwold – Andrasian the elvish warrior, Krillorien the eladrin priest of Pelor, Melanie Good-Melons of the Arcane Tower, and Lyria Thorngage of the Junction Thorngages. Yes, yes, gather ’round, gather… Continue reading Dragon Tales: The Battle of Albridge
The Future of Free Fiction
With March here, I’m taking a look at how this Free Fiction project’s gone so far. It hasn’t been bad, but it hasn’t been that great either, especially if I want to do anything significant with it. I think the idea of retelling old myths with newer genres still has merit, but getting it out… Continue reading The Future of Free Fiction