The “2026 CA Pen Show” Post
THE 2026 CA PEN SHOW took place February 19th - 22nd. Let’s talk about it! HISTORY OF THE SHOW First, a disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the show in…
Stationery Fun: Pencils, Pencils, Pencils!
I have spent just shy of 10 years (wowsers) focused on the fountain pen. My first was a Pilot MR that I picked up from Staples and my most recent…
3 Views of “World of Horror”
1st View: The Gameplay I would describe World of Horror as a rogue-like text adventure game with a focus on resource management, player knowledge acquisition, and cultivating a user experience…
More “Bring Your Own Keyboard” (BYOK) Impressions (Firmware 1.0.2)
I've been playing with the BYOK some more and I have some THOUGHTS. I like the new fonts, for the most part. On one hand, I am pleased that the…
What I Read In 2025…
... and what I plan to read in 2026! What Did I Read in 2025? After breaking down the numbers, I was surprised to find that what I read in…
How I’m Planning In 2026
It's the start of a new year, so I'm kicking off a new round of planning. I've also switched up my system from last year, so I'll discuss what changes…
Bring Your Own Keyboard (BYOK): Initial Impressions
I originally backed the Bring Your Own Keyboard (henceforth: BYOK) in August of 2025 to the tune of $155 USD. My order included the unit itself ($129), a carrying case…
February 2025 Round-Up
What I Played: Blood Orange (Decent Treatment) The premise of the game is that the POV character is in the Amazon rainforest, looking to photograph "river dolphins." As you might…
January 2025 Round-Up
What I Played: Balatro (Local Thunk) This game has already received a bunch of coverage and numerous 2024 Game of the Year (GotY) nods. As such, I'm going to keep…
“How I Went from a Serial NaNoWriMo Quitter To Winner”
AKA: “How I Got My Shit Together and Finished NaNoWriMo” AKA: “How I Won NaNoWriMo with a Full Time Job” I’ve considered myself a writer for decades. You’ve seen some…