Poetic Musings
Thank you for taking this literary journey with me! Here I post personal thoughts on social issues, reflections about day-to-day living, and of course a healthy amount of stories inspired by the many games I’ve played over the years. I try to update several times a week, and genuinely appreciate the care and support of all who read these words, whether the post is fanciful or heartfelt.
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Exordia: What a Trip
Sometimes I come across media which is captivating and engaging, that hits all number of key notes for me, but I remain on the fence about whether or not I can recommend them to people. High Rise (2015, starring Tom Hiddleston) is an example in film, and Seth...
Atomic Blonde: I love Berlin!
I am an absolute sucker for tight, well-choreographed spy flicks, but I also appreciate the artistry and finesse of an action movie filled with long takes, real stakes, and great set-pieces. Atomic Blonde unequivocally meets, exceeds, and sets the bar in both...
Sicario: Two Thumbs Way Up
So, I’m admittedly a huge sucker for movies that focus on the tactical, logistical elements of a story, particularly ones that throw in some cloak-and-dagger interpersonal drama and competing goals, but having recently rewatched the masterpiece that is Sicario, I...
Neighbors
Some fifteen years ago, as the wife and I moved into a new neighborhood, we were chatting with the neighbors—a lovely retired couple who had been in the area for decades—when in the middle of our conversation they suddenly got a worried look, excused themselves, and...
Repurposing Problematic Media
I grew up as a ravenous reader, absolutely devouring science fiction and fantasy novels, science books, and even the encyclopedia. I could lose myself in those pages, in those stories and facts, for hours and hours, and it actually took effort for my parents to...
The Fallen Promise (Character Concept)
Growing up, the elders always fawned on him. He had been born under the right circumstances, and all the signs pointed to a great destiny—he was going to defeat the great beast which oppressed and worked to exterminate his people. He was trained not only in martial...
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