I remember a time when I wrote semi-prolificly but then the Internet caught up with me and I became overwhelmed by the daily onslaught of information. It became too much to process and filter and something had to give. It seems that "something" was writing. But lately I've been working... Continue reading

I have a problem with game maps. I have an excellent sense of direction in the real world. Plunk me down somewhere, especially if I've had a minute to glance at a map of the area any time in the past 5 days and I am golden. I can usually... Continue reading

Things I learned from a 12 year old yesterday: 1) Cows will follow you out of a hole if you’re holding wheat. 2) If you put a saddle on a pig, you can ride it. If you hold a carrot on a stick you can direct the pig. Therefore, pig... Continue reading

After a dearth of games I've really enjoyed, suddenly I'm on two that show great promise. The first is Wildstar. Cartoony steampunk Gnomeregan cowboys in outer space. It's vibrant and active and full of the best things in games, including quests and loot and crafting and gathering. And housing! I... Continue reading

For random interests in life. Including thinglink, cool interactive image tool. My last post converted to an interactive image (not that I think this is a great example, but I do like the tool): Continue reading

Of the blog. I'm resurrecting this blog for its original purpose of a compendium of wildly diverse interests. How did it lay fallow for so long? Today's fabulous finds on surfing with my morning latte: http://scovillescaleforpeppers.com/the-scoville-scale/ - for figuring out the hotness relationship of peppers http://www.wimp.com/kidmath/ - for cute kidness... Continue reading

I'm a victim of 21st century schizophrenia. I'm interested in everything. I try to compartmentalize my ideas and thoughts into different blogs because everyone wants focus and specialization. But that's not really who I am. I get confused and unfocused. And fragmented. I want to fix that. To embrace who... Continue reading

Does the word "chortle" have evil connotations? I thought it meant to chuckle. Maybe a more aggressive chuckle than most - somewhere between a chuckle and a laugh, but not a guffaw. A gurgly sort of chuckle. Definitely some glee involved, but evil? I didn't think so. Continue reading

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