NaNoWriMo 2019 Prep: Loose Ends
I’m wrapping up my revisions to the existing draft of Field of Shards. Other than some scene rewrites in the first chapter, it’s been smooth sailing. I noticed a […]
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I’ve decided to make the transition to a plant-based diet. “Again?” I hear you say, dear reader. Yes, but with some important changes this time. True, I’ve had […]
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One thing I’ve developed a skill for is knowing when to step away from social media. Like Ross and Rachel, we’re always on a break, never a breakup. […]
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As November 1st approaches, I’ve begun preparing for this year’s marathon of words. Read on for the details. This Year’s Project: Continue working on Field of Shards Although […]
More DetailsHanging Separately: Some Commentary on PhilosphyTube’s Video Essay on Climate Grief
Oliver Thorn, aka PhilosophyTube, released a great video about “Climate Grief,” and I had a few thoughts on it. (You can watch it below.) As 1) a millennial, […]
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For a self-described writer, I’ve written very little outside of blog posts this year. I have … reasons (I’ll just say life has demanded my attention in ways […]
More DetailsWon’t Get Fooled Again
This quote by Brene Brown used to be one of my favorites, from her book Braving the Wilderness: “strong back, soft front, wild heart.” In essence, it means […]
More DetailsHey, what happened to a bunch of your blog posts?
I’ve decided my personal life should be, well, more private. Nothing’s changed. I continue to address my past behavior and come to terms with my identity. It’s also […]
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Oh, right, I’m a programmer. I talk about mental health, writing, movies, mental health, travel, and mental health so often on here, it’s easy to forget that I […]
More DetailsSo I Guess I’ll Talk About Godzilla
What Godzilla: King of the Monsters understands — as does the first Pacific Rim movie — is that giant monster movies are supposed to be cathartic.
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