An Ode to Tad Williams - My latest YouTube Video
It's no secret I'm a fan of Tad Williams, the lauded fantasy and sci-fi author of Memory, Sorrow & Thorn, Otherland, Shadowmarch, The Last…
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No More Keys, Please.
I prefer a world without a pocketful of keys.
The Great Note Migration
I take a lot of random notes. Ideas mostly. Topics I want to write about. Thoughts on books I'm reading. Plans for the future. All the…
Feeling Healthier with a little help from Whoop.
It's nine o'clock on a Saturday... Wait. No. That's something else. It's ten am on a Friday. I'm sitting outside in the sun. Leaves fall…
The Strange Noise of a Regulated Sound
Electric vehicles are required to make noise when backing up. But that noise feels unnecessarily loud and annoying. Why?
Audiobook Bookmark Transcription?
Extracting text from audio bookmarks is way too complicated. But we have the technology to fix it.
Making Engineers More Productive?
Contemplating productivity gains after a mass layoff.
Kevin's Bookshelf: Wicked
Once upon a time in the 90s, I found a newly released book on the shelf at Waldenbooks. The cover was beautiful. The idea was unexpected…
Lord of the Rings Playing Cards?
Kevin's video walks through the Kings Wild Project Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring playing card set released on Kickstarter.
A Signed Mythbusters 10th Anniversary Poster
Here's one I couldn't pass up. An awesome poster signed by the Mythbusters crew. A former producer listed in on reddit, with auctions on…
Starting the Year with Covid
Big plans for the new year have been suspended while the midwestern winter delivers what feels like every respiratory illness imaginable.
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Starting the Year with Covid
Big plans for the new year have been suspended while the midwestern winter delivers what feels like every respiratory illness imaginable.
Old Endeavors Forged Anew
As career and life events meet at various crossroads, I hope to return to some of my passions.
New Ramblings for a New Year
Entering 2018, my goal is to share more and to offer at least something of value.
Over Grass and Over Stone and Under Mountains in the Moon
2016 promises bigger and better achievements.
Life
No More Keys, Please.
I prefer a world without a pocketful of keys.
Starting the Year with Covid
Big plans for the new year have been suspended while the midwestern winter delivers what feels like every respiratory illness imaginable.
Hanging up on Saul Goodman, Sadly
We've reached the end of Better Call Saul, and I'm sad about it. But oh what a glorious ride it was.
Relating to Sid Meier
Sid Meier discusses the accumulation of stuff related to his varied interests, and I relate hard.
05.16.2022 - The One with the Covid
A quick recap of my encounter with Covid and a few new project teases.
Remembering My History with the TV Sitcom Wings 25 Years After its Final Flight
25 years after Wings final episode, I recount my experiences with the show and its unexpected impact on my career.
25 Years Rocketing with the Smashing Pumpkins
After a daydreamy guitar intro, Billy Corgan belts out the word Love, and a 25 year journey begins.
Comparing Privilege to a Video Game
Adam Savage of Mythbusters discusses privilege using video game terms we can all understand.
Experimenting
Currently I'm experimenting in every aspect of life, including work, art, and diet.
New Ramblings for a New Year
Entering 2018, my goal is to share more and to offer at least something of value.
Business
Technology
No More Keys, Please.
I prefer a world without a pocketful of keys.
The Great Note Migration
I take a lot of random notes. Ideas mostly. Topics I want to write about. Thoughts on books I'm reading. Plans for the future. All the…
Feeling Healthier with a little help from Whoop.
It's nine o'clock on a Saturday... Wait. No. That's something else. It's ten am on a Friday. I'm sitting outside in the sun. Leaves fall…
The Strange Noise of a Regulated Sound
Electric vehicles are required to make noise when backing up. But that noise feels unnecessarily loud and annoying. Why?
Audiobook Bookmark Transcription?
Extracting text from audio bookmarks is way too complicated. But we have the technology to fix it.
Trialing Google's New Monthly Photo Print Service
Google Photos now offers a monthly printed photo service. I gave it a try. These are my thoughts.
My First Weeks with Google Play (Audio) Books
Google has introduced Audiobooks, and we finally have a legitimate competitor to Audible.
My Gadgets: Made by Google
I've been using nearly every "Made by Google" product. These are my impressions.
My First Day with Microsoft's Surface Book
Becoming familiar with my new first generation Surface Book. This thing is great.
Hello, Facebook's Updated Android Dialer
This week, Facebook updated their Hello app, and I’ve switched to it as my full-time dialer.
Hobbies, Making & Creative
Lord of the Rings Playing Cards?
Kevin's video walks through the Kings Wild Project Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring playing card set released on Kickstarter.
Social Distancing with Ori and the Will of the Wisps
When isolation becomes a recommended daily activity, I dive head first into a new video game.
Early Impressions of No Man's Sky
Does No Man's Sky live up to my lofty expectations? Let's take a look.
Playtime with Sphero's Star Wars BB-8 Droid
There's a new Star Wars movie coming soon. Today, #ForceFriday, Disney released a ridiculous number of new toys. While I'm not as desirous…
To Consume or Create
Are we defined by our output or our consumption?
Books, Media, Music & Culture
Audiobook Bookmark Transcription?
Extracting text from audio bookmarks is way too complicated. But we have the technology to fix it.
Kevin's Bookshelf: Wicked
Once upon a time in the 90s, I found a newly released book on the shelf at Waldenbooks. The cover was beautiful. The idea was unexpected…
Lord of the Rings Playing Cards?
Kevin's video walks through the Kings Wild Project Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring playing card set released on Kickstarter.
A Signed Mythbusters 10th Anniversary Poster
Here's one I couldn't pass up. An awesome poster signed by the Mythbusters crew. A former producer listed in on reddit, with auctions on…
'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin
Kevin reads a novel about games, development, friendship, family, and love.
Hanging up on Saul Goodman, Sadly
We've reached the end of Better Call Saul, and I'm sad about it. But oh what a glorious ride it was.
Relating to Sid Meier
Sid Meier discusses the accumulation of stuff related to his varied interests, and I relate hard.
'Sid Meier's Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games' by Sid Meier's
A fun, entertaining memoir that spans the entire history of video games.
Remembering My History with the TV Sitcom Wings 25 Years After its Final Flight
25 years after Wings final episode, I recount my experiences with the show and its unexpected impact on my career.
Scrolling in the Scriptorium
In the book the Swerve, author Stephen Greenblatt reminds us why we "scroll" websites.
Politics & Environment
02.24.2022 - Russia Invades Ukraine
"The checks and balances of Western constitutional democracies never guaranteed stability.... But maybe, picking our way through the…
A Vote for Progress, Inclusion, Equality, and the Betterment of Humanity
In 2020, we're not simply voting against a disgrace. We're voting for a brighter future.
Three Environmentally Friendly Companies I've Discovered During Quarantine
Modifying my consumer behaviors to align environmental efforts with equality and justice movements.
Comparing Privilege to a Video Game
Adam Savage of Mythbusters discusses privilege using video game terms we can all understand.
Windfarms
Windfarms are a beautiful attempt to save humankind, and to power our ambitions into the future.
Our Day to Change the World
On the day Barack Obama leaves office, I revisit the words I wrote the day of his inauguration.
Hillary Lost Social Media
Hillary lost the social media battle, and it was part of why she lost the presidency.
You're Being Manipulated. That's okay. Just remember to think!
We're allowed to be biased and have opinions, but we must base our opinions on facts and truth.
A New Battle for Hope
My reaction the day after the 2016 presidential election of he who must not be named.
Little Tree Men
Should we persecute and subjugate people because of a myth?