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Sight

Don’t tell me that You know what I am I’ve been here so long And still it seems You have yet to see me Truly See me Every day I wait For the moment that Something will cause you To look and For the first time Take notice But for now Just keep Judging Without … More Sight

May’s Patreon Plug

Once a month I allow myself a blog post where I not-so-subtly try and convince any readers to give my money through Patreon. Generally speaking I try and keep these posts to the 21st of the month in the dim hopes that next month when it is my birthday a few more readers will go … More May’s Patreon Plug

The Pepper, Pt 1

Tak wandered. It was an aimless wandering. He had never felt comfortable staying in one place for too long. Or so he told himself. That he had no home and no coin made the choice to wander that much easier. Two weeks ago he had been in a proper city that was just large enough … More The Pepper, Pt 1

Nothing to See Here

No. Really. The Mrs. had a seminar today so it was just me and the kids from a little before lunch until just before bed. It was a lot of fun, even if there were some frustrations, but I’d be lying if I denied that the day left me feeling drained. But I’m also feeling … More Nothing to See Here

Multiple Games

One of my hobbies is a good old table-top RPG, both as a player and as a GM. Recently I’ve mostly been running games. In the past month I got the opportunity to run the same basic adventure with two different parties. Now, I’ll admit to having a few go-to story structures and game elements … More Multiple Games

Four RPG Haiku

Dice That’s how you roll dice. Let me show you a man’s roll. Damn. Critical Miss.   Game You play that system? But that’s the dumbest rule set. Can I join the game.   Difference That’s such a kid’s game. Isn’t it time you grow up? Can’t you just watch sports.   Worlds Tabletop and … More Four RPG Haiku

Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Poppy War

 Since the start of the year I started the sci-fi novel series The Expanse. After three books in a row, despite enjoying the novels, I did need a break from space. I went to the internet and found quite a bit of buzz about a new novel that instead of being rooted in A European … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Poppy War

Positive or Honest

I’m trying to read more this year. It’s been working out pretty well, especially for a guy that feels busy all the time and has a new baby. But, the thing is, the current book I’m reading has finally made it very clear that it will not fully win me over. It has been straddling … More Positive or Honest

Happy Birthday Little Dude

Today our son turned four. Hard to believe that he is both so big and so little at the same time. Before picking him up from daycare we tried to spruce the apartment up a little bit with some decorations he’d like. The Mrs picked out all the supplies, but setting them up was a … More Happy Birthday Little Dude

The Horde

Their dust swept into the lonely guard tower. He coughed and tried to tell himself the watering in his eyes was solely a result of the irritant. Their numbers were not countless, but they were far greater than one, and I e was all he had. They continued their march forward. It was slow. He … More The Horde