I’ve fallen off the radar for a while. Blame it all on the busy summer. And the growing bundle of love that is my daughter. And the other love that is my son. Oh, and work. And that other work. Basically, I have a lot of excuses. Some legit. Some less so. But I want … More Enough Silence!
In my first post discussing the meaning of individual tarot cards, I though it fitting to start out with a card that could represent why I might not have started in the first place. To put it simply, the 8 of swords is all about feelings of fear. Looking at how the card is depicted … More Tarot Tuesday: 8 of Swords
I’ve been in a bit of a Star Wars kick recently. Including watching the Rebels cartoon and appreciating it for what it is instead of being disappointed with what it isn’t. I guess that shows growth. But I still haven’t seen The Last Jedi. Until today. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director: Rian Johnson Writer: … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Star Wars The Last Jedi
Tak wandered. It was an aimless wandering. He had never felt comfortable staying in one place for too long. Or so he told himself. That he had no home and no coin made the choice to wander that much easier. Two weeks ago he had been in a proper city that was just large enough … More The Pepper, Pt 1
Since the start of the year I started the sci-fi novel series The Expanse. After three books in a row, despite enjoying the novels, I did need a break from space. I went to the internet and found quite a bit of buzz about a new novel that instead of being rooted in A European … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: The Poppy War
Their dust swept into the lonely guard tower. He coughed and tried to tell himself the watering in his eyes was solely a result of the irritant. Their numbers were not countless, but they were far greater than one, and I e was all he had. They continued their march forward. It was slow. He … More The Horde
In two days I will be running more first hired gig as a Dungeon Master. I’m a little apprehensive about it. First off, I’m taking what, until now, has been a hobby for the enjoyment of friends, and doing it for cash. Not a great deal mind you, but enough. What can I say, it’ll … More 5 Points for DMing
Their skiffs floated swiftly in the dark water. They were silent, and with no moon the large ship ahead of them would have no knowledge of their coming. Four skiffs approached. From each a pair began to climb, their clawed hands finding fast purchase into the wooden hull. What little sound they made was covered … More The Lizard Pirates
Vendarr made his way to the frozen west, confident that he would be able to tame the frozen savages that lived there. For he was Vendarr, wielder of the Inferno Blade, and all knew that ice had no recourse but to melt before the greatness that is fire! And so, Vendarr trekked into the great … More The Legend of Vendarr
It was just after the baby bird opened its eyes that Tym realized he should have studied more. That had always been his problem. The stars of his birth foretold of great magical potential, and there was little doubt that potential existed, however Tym seemed to actively avoid the work that would activate said potential. … More Baby Bird
