School is starting to look alive in the worst ways possible.
Trump and Bullshit in 2020
Which is worse, bullshit or a lie?
Bicycling Around the City
I was lucky enough to be given a bicycle. What do I think?
Reality Wins – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 14
How could it come to this?
Musings on Literacy – 5 – Brevity’s Allure
Have we been a good steward of the short statement?
What Is Going on Over at Zion’s Fire Magazine?
"Forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do."
Expediency – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 12
It's the easy answers that get us.
(Un)Faustian Bargain – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 11
Warner begins the process of wrapping up her novel with some harsh criticisms.
The Friendly Search – The Division…and a Note on The Live Service Game
Can the Live Service model die already?
Journey of the Custos – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 10
What do we spend on and what do we save?
The Bishop’s Inspection – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 9
Look sharp, management is coming.
The Anchoress – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 8
What is an anchoress?
Boring Leadership – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 7
Good leaders are not always interesting.
Some Thoughts on “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” (The Movie)
It's a Charlie Kaufman movie. If you click on this, don't say I didn't warn you.
The Cult of Personality – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 6
When some people are elected, or appointed, how do we tolerate them?
Stuck With Ourselves – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 5
You're still you when you wake up in the morning.
War Photography in The Division 2
The Division 2 continues to teach through its aesthetics.
Noise and Signal – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 4
There is a horrible accident at Oby, and it struck the best of them.
Responding to Harper’s September 2020 Issue – “Big Tech Extortion Racket” by Barry C. Lynn
Here are my thoughts on the cover issue of the September edition.
A Photojournalist Tour of The Division 2
The Division games stumbled on predicting viral collapse, and so cannot be overlooked.
The Last Check
I'm unemployed. It's been a while since this has happened.
Whale Fall – Part 2 (Spring)
Handling the virus, four friends discuss the strained relationships caused from quarantine.
On Interviews
You've got 45 minutes to prove you can work a job.
UnReason and Madness – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 3
"But I do not want to go among mad people" Alice said.
Remnant From the Ashes Hurt Me and Now I’ve Got Beef
Even meditation could not help me here.
Milestone Check-in – 200,000 Words
After 200,000 words on this blog since mid-March, what can I say about it?
The Bloodsuckers – A Marxist Reading of Breaking Dawn
Inherited wealth, delineating tasks, and establishing international roots. Bella's got a busy week.
The Bloodsuckers – A Marxist Reading of Eclipse
Can love be monetized?
The Bloodsuckers – A Marxist Reading of New Moon
There are rules to all classes.
The Bloodsuckers – A Marxist Reading of Twilight
I finally watched the series and I'm here to say something about it.
Whale Fall – Part 1 (Spring)
Friends gather in a backyard and spell out the new world.
No Straight Lines – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 2
Every life amounts to a crooked limb.
Why Didn’t I Enjoy My Stay at the El Royale?
I surprisingly did not like a movie and I try to figure out why.
History Fools Us All – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 1
I choose the next book I'm reading through, and I hope you'll join me.
Thoughts on Next Gen Consoles
Why upgrade to the newest consoles at all?
Musings on Literacy – 4 – Creative Writing Classes
What is the purpose of creative writing courses?
“The Truths We Hold” by Kamala Harris – Part Two of Two
In part two, I wrap up my thoughts on Kamala Harris's 2019 book.
“The Truths We Hold” by Kamala Harris – Part One of Two
What does Harris's 2019 book reveal about her ideals?
“Gesturing” in Rimworld
What does Rimworld promise that other games don't?
The Postmodern Monastery
The college experience just got a whole lot weirder.
Passing as Environmental – The Plant-Based Burger
Did I mention I was a vegetarian?
Filial Piety – Loving and Respecting
What is healthy love? What is healthy respect?
On the Concept of “Intellectual Lockdown”
Do we run the risk of dogmatism?
Responding to Harper’s August 2020 – “The Art of Losing” by James Pogue
How do we reclaim our sense of local?
The Pandemic Prismatic Effect – What If
Feel good movies don't always work.
Thoughts on Mckesson’s “On the Other Side of Freedom”
Does Mckesson's book help us discuss racism in America?
Guest Post: Book Review of Mexican Gothic
Claire checks in on a book club book to offer her thoughts.
The Halo Crisis
Can Halo get back its mojo?
Virtual Reality’s Uncanny Valley
Tools are simply extensions of ourselves.
“Nothing is Easy, Nothing is Simple” -Alice Munro’s Claim
We should adore the authors who prove us wrong.
Possible Changes to the Blog
Based on Jaron Lanier's writing in You Are Not a Gadget, I am considering changing the amount of blog posts. The change would be from daily posts to either weekly or perennially, as the thought arises. This would be to allow for higher quality, longer form posts, while also catering to posts with stronger and … Continue reading Possible Changes to the Blog
Secular Fancies – “The Corner That Held Them” – Chapter 13
Darkest before the Dawn and All That
