This image, this entry title, and the dramatic music you suddenly hear playing in the background means one thing: Chuck Wendig's Awkward Author Photo Contest is coming to a close. First, congratulations to the winner for an amazing, haunting, eye-popping photo. Second, yes, you can still vote if you want to help decide who's in… Continue reading Author, Dreamweaver, Visionary – Me?
Walls, Drones, and Dreams – Sleep Dealer
Recent events, involving our government's horrific treatment of families seeking asylum from terror and death in Central America and the placement of children in privately run detention facilities, have made it difficult to do anything but post angry faces on social media, donate to folks willing to help, protest, and circulate articles about how our… Continue reading Walls, Drones, and Dreams – Sleep Dealer
Time Is the Enemy
It's been two weeks since I was let go from my job. In the last two weeks, I have become a house husband. In addition to reaching out to everyone who said, "Hey, get in touch with me after the holiday," I started cooking and cleaning up. And trying to fill my days with writing… Continue reading Time Is the Enemy
Unemployed in Greenland
"WHATS IN THE BOX??"
Strange Dice Not Required
I, like many table-top RPG gamers, love dice. Not as much as my wife - she is a serious collector and has a beautiful jewel case filled with the neatest dice you can imagine. In the end, though, it's an aesthetic decision. Most of the dice we use in our game are surprisingly common. You… Continue reading Strange Dice Not Required
I’m Afraid of Stagnation
So, before I go anywhere, you have to check out this video of some kids doing Rush's "Spirit of the Radio." Absolutely amazing! Now that's done, back to the regularly scheduled thought balloon. (With amazing art by Michael Guerra). I was reading an article where an author opined about David Bowie. He kept asking, in… Continue reading I’m Afraid of Stagnation
C.H.U.D.s of Doubt
(FYI - Amazing C.H.U.D. image from Jorge) C.H.U.D. - Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers. Humans, through exposure to radioactive toxic waste, have turned into cannibals snacking on the denizens of early 80's New York. They're also responsible for recent plumbing issues in my home, but I don't have direct proof of this... yet... In this case,… Continue reading C.H.U.D.s of Doubt
It’s an Older Joke, But It Checks Out
Run, Runner! This film was beginning pre-production just as I arrived on this world, on the first day of March. When it was released, I was walking and just starting to run. Later on, in my early con-going experiences, I heard a story about a time when DC's SWAT team was called into a SF… Continue reading It’s an Older Joke, But It Checks Out
Anger is an Energy
"Stay angry, little Meg," Mrs. Whatsit whispered. "You will need all your anger now." For those who don't recognize it, this is from Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time. It's an important thing to hear, especially for the young (alas, I'm no longer in that group), and for women, and people of color. Too often,… Continue reading Anger is an Energy
So I Turned Myself to Face Me
First, because he caught the sentiment in a bottle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbnJo88kuP8 Another year has clicked away. This one starts with a few changes for me. But there's one, regarding my writing, I have to announce now. As far as the IRS is concerned, I am a freelance writer. Yep. Self-employment taxes start if you earn $400… Continue reading So I Turned Myself to Face Me
Biomechanoid Blues 