I post long blog articles on complex subjects and get a few comments, if any. I post a couple of t-shirt designs from 10+ years ago and I get dozens of comments. Clearly I missed a career vocation there.

Not doing well at sleep management, late summer humidity sucks the will to live.

House offer is now unconditional. Feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety.

Kapcon went well, much better than last year. My "Asterix and the Deep Ones" game was popular enough to be requested for CONfusion. Flip side is I missed Canterbury Faire. But I booked tickets for Rowany Festival and pre-registered for Pennsic ( Read more... )

"You're 42? I thought you were 32."

That gap in my sword and shield defence where my opponent suckers my shield away and hits in me in the upper left thigh ( Read more... )

For a place, and a time, and a people ... about 12+ years ago. But I'm pretty sure if I moved back permanently, nothing would really feel the same, and then I'd be homesick for Wellington.

Reading old books, filled with ideas, dreaming intently.

Still sad about my mother, often at times I'm not really expecting ( Read more... )

Made the decision to stop hardcore raiding in World of Warcraft. Tonight will be the last raid after 4+ years.

Much as I love it, I'm looking forward to time spent on other activities and creative endeavours.