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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Please Clear Minion Waves
Small bands of low-powered NPCs are released onto the map in each Heroes of the Storm match every thirty seconds, one group per map lane. These forces march unerringly toward the enemy core, attacking any opponent they meet, be it a hero, mercenary, minion, or...
Free Speech Platforms
From social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to online gaming forums like Blizzard and Twitch, the question of free speech and the right of users to express themselves has been a constant topic, and often gets brought to the fore with incidents like the runup to...
Primogeniture
Mason Thomas was not a pleasant creature. Surly, demanding, and aggressive, few in the area enjoyed the thought of seeing him in passing, let alone collaborating with him. Quick to anger and long to hold a grudge, he had little if any of the social tact his...
Freedom and Anonymous Data
It's not that I have something to hide. I have nothing I want you to see. The closing lines to 2018's science fiction film Anon truly resonate with me, as do the major underlying themes of the movie. Does a world with total surveillance, with total information...
Order in the Universe
"There is a terrible beast stalking these woods, grandmother," the spiritual guide cautioned in earnest to the unflappable old woman who stood, stooped, in the entrance of her small hovel hidden among the trees. " Will you come with us back to the town? We wish to...
FA: Fresh Breath
Handwritten records from colonist N. Laughton, field biologist, detailed the first days experienced after the event. Handwriting analysts suggest the calm strokes of her pen serve as testament to many previous outings into unexplored territory, making careful...
