Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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Forgive Me, Readers, for I Have Sinned
A confessional return to blogging after over a year of silence, exploring the tension between living life and documenting it, and the eternal question of what we want to leave behind.
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That Look in Sleepaway Camp III
A quick dive into that fleeting moment when Angela Baker breaks the fourth wall in Sleepaway Camp III, and what it reveals about horror cinema and audience complicity.
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Cannot Not Helldivers
A reflection on being busy with life changes and gaming, featuring thoughts on Helldivers 2's dark themes, excellent gameplay, and the challenge of balancing time between writing, gaming, and new adventures.
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History Fascinates, Appalls, and Resonates
Exploring the rich history of Bremerton, WA through stories of crime, innovation, and community resilience. A personal journey into local history and the connections between past and present.
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Luke S. May, Criminologist
Wherein I talk a bit about a formerly rather famous detective in the PNW - Luke S. May.
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2023 - Week 52 - After 52 Weeks a Smackles Form
Year-end reflections on 2023, Christmas celebrations, and looking forward to 2024.
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2023 - Week 51 - Almost a Whole Set
Wherein 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.
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2023 - Week 50 - Not Yet Year in Review
Wherein 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.
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2023 - Week 49 - Bereavement
Wherein I discuss grieving my father, my reaction to the movie The Whale, touch on my thoughs abouot Christmas, Fortnite, and Advent of Code,
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2023 - Week 48 - Death in the Family
Wherein 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.
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2023 - Week 47 - Thankfulness
Wherein I talk about another week- this one filled with paid time off, giving thanks, and generally living
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DBT Skills - Brushing up on DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST
Wherein I talk about using DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST DBT skills to improve communication
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2023 - Week 46 - Everything's Normal
Wherein 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
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2023 - Week 45 - Ever Onward
Wherein 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...
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2023 - Week 44 - Ghoul-tide Week
Halloween week reflections on gaming, family life, and personal growth in the Pacific Northwest.
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Spoopy Movie Month 2023
The movies I've watched for Spoopy Movie Movie (FKA Halloween Movie Month) 2023
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You Have No Free Will
Happy 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
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2023 - Week 43 - There's Snow on the Olympics
Despite 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.
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Hiking Meditation
A post describing my views on the hiking meditation and its value to my life.
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Hallowe'en - A (brief-ish) History
Hallowe'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!