Category Archives: Random Musings

When I was young I wasn’t overly interested in the music of Michael McLean, mainly because he did “church music”, and I found church music a bit too sappy. I don’t think I really started to change my opinion until … Continue reading →

Note: I’ve gone back and forth on whether to publish this or not. But frankly, no one seems to care whether what they’re posting is offending me, so why should I care if I offend them? It’s been three days, … Continue reading →

I took off work last friday so I could go with my oldest son to scout camp. Friday was to be a camp session, followed by an overnight camp-out. This particular camp gets double-duty from its space. Our troop camped on … Continue reading →

There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues. I’m struggling to find anything to post about this week. I’m tempted to write another diatribe against the people who seem to have friended me on Facebook for the sole purpose of … Continue reading →

A local fan-con has hired a company to create some video spots. They decided to go with the concept of a gaming group tackling a role-playing game of real life. The results are…amusing: Check out all five: Ep. 1: Orc … Continue reading →

We humans like to think we’re in control. We like to think we can fix things. But in the end there is far too much beyond our control. My latest reminder of this came in the form of a goldfinch … Continue reading →

I’m of two (at least) minds on this whole “Washington Redskins” name controversy. I can see why people would want it changed. I’ve tried to put myself in their shoes by thinking about how I’d feel if someone decided to … Continue reading →

Just a little Studio C for your hump-day enjoyment (or not): First up: I never played this game at school when I was a kid. Water was sufficient. And next, our worst fears for Star Wars VII are realized: And … Continue reading →