Female Genital Mutilation “Endorsed” by American Academy of Pediatrics
[Disclaimer: I am an outspoken critic of all forms of genital mutilation (male circumcision, body modification, gender assignment, &c.) unless voluntary, which, in my mind, is predicated upon the...
View ArticleLittle Wins.
The above picture’s actually from yesterday. CatGirl and I are showing off our thrift store finds: she has a shirt for the Wizard band, Harry and the Potters, and I used my Powers of Japanese to get a...
View ArticleFriday.
No writing today. Spent my lunch break focused on inverted bouldering, and hung out this evening with author, F/friend and fellow spiritual traveler Elissa from Portland. In spite of some of the rotten...
View ArticleBy What Standard Should I Measure Success?
I’m never quite sure what to make of days like today. I did lots of good: I spent time with people I care about, including helping Jana get ready for her trip and taking her to the airport and...
View ArticleThe Dream, Ignited.
My best friend Chris, who got me into Mormonism (I forgive him), also got me into 80s heavy metal and 70s progressive rock. I remember sneaking out of Architectural Drafting class, heading over to...
View ArticleGoing through the Motions:
Only for another ten days! I’m learning something–I seem to be most successful at writing if I make it my first priority of the day. Today I completed a rewrite on a 1300 short short and got an...
View ArticleIn Preparation for the Crazy Days of Clarion West:
I’m trying to hold to the commitment to post every day, but I will allow myself to post next to nothing on some days. Here’s a clue about what I had for lunch today: Busy day, filled with work...
View ArticleFriday.
Today’s highlights: - sat through a project post-mortem/review meeting. Considered it a glimpse of story critique sessions I’ll experience…soon! - tried to chat with Jana via skype but the internet...
View ArticleClarion West Non-update.
Some of you have expressed interest in reading the stories I churn out. If you’re afflicted with this minor-insanity, ping me via email (and not in the comments). I have to warn you–they’re going to be...
View ArticleThe Price of Paradise: Why I’m not a gambling man. Or maybe I am.
We each pay a fabulous price For our visions of paradise But a spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission - Rush, “Mission” from the Hold Your Fire album Las Vegas is one of my least favorite...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Geri Halliwell is a Liar
Because her boots aren’t made for walking but for ass kicking! This is one of my favorite covers of all time. Geri Halliwell is an ex-Spice Girl (Ginger) and in my book, that alone qualifies one for a...
View ArticleBook a Day, Giveaway 009: Type Rules!: The Designer’s Guide to Professional...
All the Tolkien book responders, apologies that I haven’t gotten back to you yet. While I’m going to try to give away the majority of the books via blog posts, about once per week I’m going to...
View ArticleWe all power down, some day.
(Though Steve might suggest that we reboot.) To the man who made this anti-consumerist feel less guilty about buying some products, and to the Buddhist who made me feel more attached to these...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Idea
While the recent decision in the Prop 8 debacle was a great birthday present for me, Valentine’s Day is coming up and the battle isn’t over yet. Here is a fantastic idea for Valentine’s: the All You...
View ArticleThe New Mind on Fire.
Another placeholder. I’m experimenting with WordPress themes, layout and design, but I don’t want the construction to stop new content. Stay tuned!
View ArticleA Somber Armistice, Remembrance, Veteran’s Day.
Happy Armistice Day. Today in 1918, we celebrated the end of the slaughter of millions of boys and young men, and non-combatants of all ages. Here’s to the hope that someday humanity will outgrow this...
View Article[Belated] Secret Santa Can Suck It: Selfish Santa
The best part of the countdown to the War on Christmas each year is, in my estimation, Secret Santa Can Suck It, organized by the Caretaker over at Shadow Manor. It’s a virtual gift swap which means...
View ArticleNarrative Techniques via Alt J’s “Breezeblocks”
In spite of the violent content of Alt J’s “Breezeblocks”, I’m intrigued by the storytelling techniques used in both the song and its video. The video starts with a killing, and by going in reverse...
View ArticleSecret Santa Can Suck It: KSena
This is one of my favorite times of year: the virtual gift-exchange that the Caretaker over at Shadowmanor organizes. If nothing else, it’s a reminder of how infrequently a blog… The rules are simple:...
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