So I was going to do a post about Dayjobs, but things have kind of segued into something that should probably come first. We’ll start basic and go nitty gritty later on. You’ve decided you want to work in the arts. Yay, you! Welcome! It’s going to be a wild ride, however you decide to … More Find Your Definition of Success (Things I’d Wish I’d Known)
Another look back at the teachers who have helped to shape my life and kindle the creative spark. This time, we’re going to junior high English class. *** So to truly kick of this whole new world for you and me direction where I discuss craft and influences a little bit more, I did … More 2nd Look: Of Stories and General Jerkishness
Got some news in these here parts! I’ve updated the who I am page with better contact explanations and such – eventually, I want to convert to an actual website and do something either connected or separate for my costume work, but that’s going to take time and planning. Bibliorati has a new column … More Here, There, Everywhere!
I want to continue the theme this month of stuff I like, because it’s still my bday month, and I said so. Take the kid-gang aspects of It or Stand by Me and plunk them in Japan. Add some flashbacks and time jumps and a cult. Throw in germ warfare, an attempt … More SJ Reads: 20th Century Boys
Alright, something fun for the weekend! So, I am blessed and cursed to have friends that forget nothing and love to never let me forget anything, either. Yeah, I now have photographic evidence of the time I made a Closer-era Trent Reznor My Little Pony for a friend’s birthday ten million years ago. I would … More Project Pics: My Little Trenty
What can I say – I’m back from vacation this week and the wireless has been cutting out on me. At any rate, I wanted to do a second look at this post, because I think it warrants it. It’s probably the only serious post I’ll ever do under the Lost Manuscripts tag (usually reserved … More 2nd Look: Dropping the Mask and Exposing the Spirit
Going to highlight another amazing teacher in my life this week, this time from junior high and in a class that I didn’t exactly excel at any given point: *** So obviously, I was a right gem in Jr. High. Honestly, I think a lot of my attitude and ineptness was residual issues that came … More 2nd look: It’s okay to stand up for yourself
Today I want to hit another of my favorite, recent titles, this time in manga. While recovering from respiratory issues this winter and trying to deal with a case of sudden existential dread, I started reading a lot of manga again. I hadn’t really gone on a binge like that in years, and I … More SJ Reads: Natsume’s Book of Friends
It’s my birthday today! And to celebrate I thought I’d have a contest on my blog and see what happens. So, here’s what I’m going to do: I’m putting up a photo of Paddlelump, and I want you to caption it. Keep it clean, and the best entry (I’ll take into account what also hits … More Caption Contest!
I felt like I needed to do something for today because I’m so excited for It. So, here’s a little flash piece I threw together, copyright mine, like everything else on this thing. Heh, enjoy. The Moments Before They waited in the toy box, neglected and hidden under other, more comforting toys. They waited in the … More Flash fic: The Moments Before
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