Posts
All the articles I've posted.
Cannot Not Helldivers
Posted on:April 19, 2024 at 03:46 AMPlaceholder description for new post
History Fascinates, Appalls, and Resonates
Posted on:February 6, 2024 at 03:36 AM(WIP) In this journey, I navigate history's breadth, from universal to intimate scales, to reveal how shared and personal stories intertwine. Focusing on Bremerton, WA, I uncover narratives of crime, innovation, and resilience that define the community. Motivated by a quest for belonging after my father's death, this exploration is both academic and personal. By delving into the lives of key figures and significant events, I aim to highlight the connections between our past and present. This endeavor serves as an ode to history's ability to engage and unite us, encouraging reflection on our individual and collective experiences.
Luke S. May, Criminologist
Posted on:January 7, 2024 at 08:16 PMWherein I talk a bit about a formerly rather famous detective in the PNW - Luke S. May.
2023 - Week 52 - After 52 Weeks a Smackles Form
Posted on:December 31, 2023 at 06:56 AMWherein I talk about my last full week of 2023, with some reflection on the year, the anticipation of 2024, recount the week's adventures (like Christmas). It's actually a pretty big post even if, like so many others I've written, it says very little of any real value or substance.
2023 - Week 51 - Almost a Whole Set
Posted on:December 24, 2023 at 02:14 AMWherein I lay out another week's events but kind of phone it in. I talk about grieving the passing of my father, talk about the week before Christmas, our Christmas Eve Eve tradition of driving past other people's Christmas lights, and I share the photo of an owl.
2023 - Week 50 - Not Yet Year in Review
Posted on:December 16, 2023 at 06:08 AMWherein I point that that there's barely a week before Christmas, mention that it was Ollie's first birthday, talk a bit about how my father's death is impacting me, and how I've been feeling a bit under the weather for a variety of reasons.
2023 - Week 49 - Bereavement
Posted on:December 9, 2023 at 08:21 PMWherein I discuss grieving my father, my reaction to the movie The Whale, touch on my thoughs abouot Christmas, Fortnite, and Advent of Code,
2023 - Week 48 - Death in the Family
Posted on:December 3, 2023 at 01:02 AMWherein I discuss my father's recent passing, dealing with chronic pain, and an otherwise normal week in which I was served food by a robot because the future is now.
2023 - Week 47 - Thankfulness
Posted on:November 26, 2023 at 01:11 AMWherein I talk about another week- this one filled with paid time off, giving thanks, and generally living
DBT Skills - Brushing up on DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST
Posted on:November 21, 2023 at 03:48 AMWherein I talk about using DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST DBT skills to improve communication
2023 - Week 46 - Everything's Normal
Posted on:November 19, 2023 at 04:43 AMWherein I detail another weeks' events such as the return of Waffle Day, a lovely date I had with my wife at Quiz Night in Manette, a terrifying lockdown at my daughter's school, and a nice little hike today
2023 - Week 45 - Ever Onward
Posted on:November 12, 2023 at 06:15 AMWherein I talk about marking 13 years of marriage to Lou, talk about some media consumed, and generally describe the process of the writing this post at the beginning. I think this is rather WIP and I may be back to update it...
2023 - Week 44 - Ghoul-tide Week
Posted on:November 5, 2023 at 05:01 AMWherein I discuss a strange interaction, Halloween 2023, Alan Wake 2, Fortnite, Liz's use of public transportation, making pancakes, how Lou and I are talking about a way to move forward, link to more previous posts than usual -- and more! Don't miss out on this one folks, it's a doozy!
Spoopy Movie Month 2023
Posted on:October 31, 2023 at 11:59 PMThe movies I've watched for Spoopy Movie Movie (FKA Halloween Movie Month) 2023
You Have No Free Will
Posted on:October 31, 2023 at 02:06 PMHappy Hallowe'en! Today I'm writing about a scientist's claim that he's proven that you have absolutely no free will whatsoever because I find the idea terrifying! Posted on 10/31 at 6:66 for extra spoopiness lol
2023 - Week 43 - There's Snow on the Olympics
Posted on:October 29, 2023 at 03:07 AMDespite everything I'm still feeling pretty positive and hopeful. Even though now I'm having car trouble on top of everything else. I feel like my life is perpetually a country western song. There's only 8 weeks left of 2023 and I'm going to do my best to enjoy them to the best of my ability.
Hiking Meditation
Posted on:October 26, 2023 at 03:52 AMA post describing my views on the hiking meditation and its value to my life.
Hallowe'en - A (brief-ish) History
Posted on:October 24, 2023 at 07:13 PMHallowe'en is the best holiday. In this post I talk about its long history. Where does Hallowe'en come from and why do I keep adding an apostrophe to it? Find out this post!
2023 - Week 42 - Still Not the Answer to Life the Universe and Everything
Posted on:October 22, 2023 at 12:40 AMAnother week in 2023, another post. Some stuff happened. Liz and I played VR. I watched movies. I blogged. I went to Ashley's Pub. Liz and I went to Port Townsend and had a fun little adventure.
On Bremerton's Own Cryptid - Shrimpy
Posted on:October 21, 2023 at 04:39 AMThoughts on Bremerton's Cryptid Shrimpy - I want to believe