From atop her perch of a blackened out lamppost she watches. The moonlight reflects off her hair and glints off her drawn blade. It is the only light in the pool of darkness she inhabits between the illuminations of the lampposts. The soft wind brings messages of her intended. The smell of cheap pipe smoke … More She Strikes
While I write this I am listening to campers playing down the hall. It is getting near bedtime and they are trying to savor every last bit of freedom before they are sent to bed and sleep claims them for the evening. This is the only English floor so with a little bit of pretending … More More about Camp
I’m attempting to follow my wife’s example and post daily. This is day number four. Last year my longest streak was five days. I think I can beat that. But the next few days will be a challenge. I’m at camp again in charge of almost 50 kids and 5 staff on my team. The … More Back at Camp
Nothing beats New Years with the family. Especially when that includes two sets of grandparents eager to look after the baby so me and the Mrs. can watch Star Wars. This is the first movie we’ve been to in a long time. A long time. Did it live up to the hype and hope? Read … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Star Wars The Force Awakens
A sequel to yesterday’s post. Yesterday was al about things that made 2015 a terrific year. Here I just want to highlight a few things that I can work on to make this year awesome. Specifically things lacking from last year or just that need to have more focus given. First on the list is … More Hello 2016
I’m generally not one for New Years. Almost every year I can think of I always feel as if there was so much not completed in a year that it is hard to celebrate its passing. The end of a year has felt like the end of an opportunity. This’s ear is different. It wasn’t … More Goodbye 2015
In my civilian identity I also talk all things Japan with some grad-school friends. Generally it borders conversations of how I wish Japan had better alcohol. We recently upped our end of the year podcast. Check it out here! You can also subscribe through iTunes here.
Not too long ago I recorded a podcast about the first 6 episodes of Jessica Jones. I finally was able to finish up the series. Here are my thoughts. Jessica Jones Starring: Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, David Tennant Release Date: Nov. 20, 2015 Netflix Quick Review: This is a followup to the earlier podcast and … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Jessica Jones
There are times I wish there were more hours in the day. Or at least that I had more time to focus on the many projects I want to work on. But somedays that just isn’t possible. Today started at 6:30am. Or actually a little bit earlier when the baby got hungry, but the Mrs. … More 11:30 on Saturday Night
This is the full cover of the paperback copy. Most likely it is the final version. I think it looks awesome. The pencil art was done by my wife, who illustrates under the pen name Rika Touma.
Deadly Troubadour 