I started watching Parks and Recreation recently. As a man who's genuinely terrible at keeping up with television, I've had this show on my Netflix list for as long as I've had Netflix. Parks and Rec follows a familiar curve. Season 1 wasn't great, very obviously lifting its joke climate from The Office. In season 2, the show finds its... Continue Reading →
The Way Forward
So, I spent about a week making sure the edit of "Aixa" was perfect. It took way longer than I thought it would. But, as stressful and difficult as that edit was, I enjoyed doing it . . . . . . because it felt important. And it felt right. It was something that I... Continue Reading →
“It has to be perfect.”
At work, Louis is trying to record a voice message on an answering machine. "Thank you for calling ticketing services at [redacted]. We are open from--" The line clicks. The woman training him is smiling. "You paused too long." Louis blinks. "Okay," he says, thinking, Seriously? Louis tries again. Gets two sentences in before another click.... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk About: The Term “Mary Sue”
So, the trailer for The Last Jedi is out, and it doesn't look like it follows Empire's plot, which is super exciting for me. I'm eager see more of Finn and Rey . . . and I'm also just ready for a Star Wars movie I like. My reasons for disliking Rogue One could easily be a post on their... Continue Reading →
Just Watched #2 – Logan
I'm a firm believer that, any franchise--no matter how terrible or vapid--can have its one amazing installment. Given enough time and enough freedom, I think that all the right elements can finally come together to make something absolutely amazing. Sometimes, it takes forever. Often, it takes so long that it doesn't happen at all. But, in... Continue Reading →
Dream Diary #2 – A Remnant of Sith Hatred
In the lore of the dream, I'd been a member of the Rebellion. Or, really, whatever faction stood in the Rebellion's place; my dream took place far in the future of the Star Wars universe, and, although technology doesn't seem to advance in a galaxy far, far away, there were drastic differences in tech in my future.... Continue Reading →
Dialing it Back
Earlier today, after an orientation at work . . . Coworker: "Louis, you coming to Chipotle?" Me: "I . . ." o_o Coworker: "Yes, you are. Okay." Me: He thinks about the post he needs to write tonight. And he realizes he desperately doesn't want to tell his coworkers--again--that no, he can't hang out because... Continue Reading →
Practice Poems #3 – 20 Feet Beneath You
Look down. Imagine what's 20 feet beneath you. Someone else's bedroom? The underside of a bridge? Maybe an animal den. Probably all of those things. A red panda's hammock, hanging from bridge girders. You'd have to wreck your schedule to find out for sure. Beg the cops to let you clamber down there and take a look.... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Fandom: Steven Universe
Confession time: I still watch cartoons. I'm a writer who believes he can learn good writing habits from absolutely anywhere, so I have no qualms about trying out new cartoons that friends recommend. Or just . . . trying them out when they look awesome. Adventure Time. Rick and Morty. And, especially--said with a heavy, nostalgic heart--Avatar:... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Spotlight – The Lord of the Mountain | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
So, a few weeks ago, I wrote about how much The Legend of Zelda has inspired my writing. In short, the series kindled my preference for uniqueness . . . and weirdness. Because, man is The Legend of Zelda weird. Now, to be totally honest, I'm still playing Breath of the Wild and still absolutely loving it. Loving... Continue Reading →
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