Ever since my father passed, all I can think is that life is short, and I have so much I want to accomplish. To do this, I first had to figure out what my goals were, what goals I've accomplished, and what goals remained open. When I followed this process, I found a list of … Continue reading Life is Short; Chase Your Goals
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Review: Dresden Files Dog Men
Solid if straight forward comic set in the Dresden Files universe. Recommended for fans of the series that want more than just the novels.
Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast
Friends of mine have entered the podcast world. They're men looking to make changes in their life, and part of their process and their goals is podcasting. There are four episodes available, and their goal is one per week. I've enjoyed the ones I've listened to so far. I highly recommend you check them out. … Continue reading Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast
Review: The World Awakening
The World Awakening is a satisfying conclusion to the Gateways to Alissia trilogy. I’m sad to see it go but had fun while in country. Highly recommended.
Review: I Hate Fairyland 1 – 16
Cutest killing machine goes through a beautiful land of fairy to make us laugh and cringe. Highly recommended.
Review: The Gone World
Some novels take their time to build; some start with a sprint and keep going from there. The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch falls in the second category. The prologue packs a ton of ideas and hooked me immediately. It set a very high standard that the rest of the book surpassed. Mr. Sweterlitsch mixed … Continue reading Review: The Gone World
The Entitlement of Fans
One of the interesting side effects of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is watching fans approach to the material they love. I can respect people critiquing the material. What the creator did right and what they got wrong is a fine discussion. Art, being subjective, means your own personal interpretation and experience is the right … Continue reading The Entitlement of Fans
Review: The Ballad of Black Tom
Fiction at its best lets us experience a life different than our own. It expands our perspective and allows us to practice empathy. If we're mindful, we can learn about the marginalized, about the oppressed, and about those who struggle daily to survive. A good story can show us the survival mechanisms that others need … Continue reading Review: The Ballad of Black Tom
Review: Conjuring the Universe
Why do the laws of physics exist? Our universe is not a place of chaos and lawlessness. It and everything within it follow strict rules that shape the universe into a place where we can exist. For some, this indicates a creator, who set everything in motion for us. For other like Peter Atkins, there … Continue reading Review: Conjuring the Universe
Reviews Looking Back, Reviews Going Forward
Looking back on 2017, I'm happy with the review section of this blog. Now, happy doesn't mean it's perfect, but overall I think it was the start I needed. As I look forward to 2018, improvements become obvious, and I plan to make this year better. As always, the review policy is applicable for any … Continue reading Reviews Looking Back, Reviews Going Forward