Monthly Archives: February 2014
Recognizing the good
In case you haven’t noticed, I do a lot of griping about the bad behavior I see online. And yet, in so doing I perpetuate the problem. The jerks are by no means the majority, but it’s easier for them … Continue reading
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Gone learnin’
It’s that time of year again. “Life, the Universe, and Everything” begins in Provo today. I’ll be there, taking two days off from work so that I can subject myself to three days of panels, presentations, and speeches around the art … Continue reading
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Book Review: Imager, by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
Every now and then a book hits all the right notes with me. “Imager”, book one of the “Imager Portfolio” by L.E. Modesitt, Jr., is one such book. It’s a fantasy novel set in an unfamiliar world with a Victorian … Continue reading
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The Green Chapel, Part Two
I’ve been making some slow progress on my Green Chapel terrain piece for Warhammer. Part One can be found here, if you like. But as a reminder, here’s what it looked like at the end of the “roughing out” phase: … Continue reading
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The Great Debate
Warning: This post contains religion. If you find this offensive please skip this post. What did the Bill Nye/Ken Ham debate really accomplish? The topic itself was entirely beside the point, ultimately. My love of God or acceptance of Christ as … Continue reading
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Cayce Pollard Units
I think there’s a little Walter Mitty in me. Maybe there is in everyone. I don’t know. Your results may vary. But I do sometimes find myself daydreaming or wishing that somehow my life were a little larger than it is. … Continue reading
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Book Review: The New School, by Glenn Harlan Reynolds
Most people who know Glenn Reynolds know him as Instapundit, a blogger known more for his pithy asides about articles he links to, not necessarily his own opinions on the topics he covers. Some may even know him for his … Continue reading
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Albert Schweitzer
One of my heroes is Albert Schweitzer. I wish I had half his courage and even a fraction of his determination to live what he believed. Kurt Bestor composed a piece in honor of The Sage of Lamberene. I hope … Continue reading
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Musical Interlude
We interrupt this week’s delivery of free yammering (but worth every cent you pay for it!) for a brief musical interlude. Just a few songs to say what I’m too lazy to write today. Philip Aaberg: Upright – This is … Continue reading
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Burnin’ down the house
This weekend I played one of my best games of Monopoly ever. I was over at a friend’s house, and while I usually do okay at Monopoly…well, let’s say I monopolized the game. I creamed him. Wiped the board with … Continue reading
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