It’s an unfortunate truth: we don’t all have the luxury of doing what we love all day, every day. Some do, and that’s wonderful. The world needs more people who come fully alive and do what they love for the benefit of others as well as themselves. I support them wholeheartedly. But we can’t all… Continue reading Do What You Gotta
Month: March 2014
500 Words on Philadelphia
I literally grew up looking at Philadelphia’s skyline. Granted, it was on the television. One of the local news affiliates, the one my parents preferred, had a window out on the buildings beyond. At least, I think it was a window. These were the days before green-screen was really a thing, so it was either… Continue reading 500 Words on Philadelphia
Tabletalk: Let's Tell A Story
As someone who writes tales about people who don’t actually exist, the process of telling stories fascinates me. While working alone allows me to be the final arbiter of what does and does not happen, some of the best storytelling experiences I’ve had come not from a word processing document, but from other books and… Continue reading Tabletalk: Let's Tell A Story
Movie Review: Frozen
It can be difficult to keep up when life throws things into upheaval. Most of the time it’s a matter of distractions or relaxation opportunities slipping away as we get pulled into one direction or another by so-called ‘adult responsibilities’. Sometimes the circumstances are a bit more tragic. And sometimes you just get born with… Continue reading Movie Review: Frozen
Flash Fiction: Extraction Team Seven
I was challenged to tell a story in Ten Little Chapters. Lieutenant Richards looked up from the orders with a frown. “I don’t like this, sir.” “What’s to like?” The colonel didn’t look at his subordinate as he circled the map on the table in the center of the room. “They’ve got intelligence, they’re pinned… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Extraction Team Seven
From the Vault: Gratuitous Failure, 80s Style
You know it’s a rough day when a post doesn’t go up until the evening. Oof. Anyway, here’s a bit I wrote about failure. Probably appropriate! My actual review of Hotline Miami can be found here. I’ve been writing a lot about failure lately. This is partially because I believe that we do learn more… Continue reading From the Vault: Gratuitous Failure, 80s Style
500 Words on Space Dandy
Space Dandy is a dandy guy. In space. One of the first anime directors I was introduced to many years ago was ShinichirÅ Watanabe. Folks who know the genre will likely recognize his name as the man behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. He’s worked with legendary anime studio BONES before – this is the… Continue reading 500 Words on Space Dandy
Tabletalk: Your Table's Real Estate
Courtesy Theology of Games Space at your common table, be it in your dining room, den, or boudoir, is precious. It needs to be used wisely when it comes to entertaining. You need room for everyone to sit and be comfortable. Room for refreshments is always welcome. Games that occupy the table should make good… Continue reading Tabletalk: Your Table's Real Estate
From the Vault: Moderation in Geekdom
Reposting this as it is still relevant today. If this is the most important thing in the world to you, it’s time to have a talk. I’ve said in the last couple days that I am either in love with or obsessed with Enforcing. I don’t take that sentiment lightly. As rewarding as the experience… Continue reading From the Vault: Moderation in Geekdom
Why Take This Matters
It’s dangerous to go alone. Take this. Some of the earliest, most indelible memories some of my generation has when it comes to video games involve taking a sword from an old man who just spoke those fateful words. “It’s dangerous to go alone.” The world is going to try and kill you. Monsters prowl… Continue reading Why Take This Matters
