Escapism and Imagination

by | Feb 8, 2007 | General

I stumbled across a debate yesterday on the topic of escapism, worldbuilding, and speculative fiction. I had initially intended to contribute my own thoughts to this discussion, but after having perused a number of _other_ opinions on various websites and blogs, I...

Pick Up the Pace

by | Feb 7, 2007 | General

When it comes to allowing a book, movie, or TV show to develop its setting and characters, I consider myself more patient than most people. I realize that sometimes it takes a little time to set things up properly so that the climax of the story is as awe-inspiring as...

Victorious

by | Feb 4, 2007 | General

The Colts win the Super Bowl! The Colts win the Super Bowl! The Colts win the Super Bowl!

World’s Worst

by | Feb 3, 2007 | General

I’m having a busy day (as usual), and I know there are at least 53 folks who claim to read this blog on a daily basis. So, time for everyone to de-lurk for a moment and participate by responding to this prompt (in a single, brief statement): World’s worst...

Rational/Emotional Logic

by | Feb 2, 2007 | General

A friend “wrote an entry”:http://fadingdust.wordpress.com/2007/02/01/its-all-in-your-head yesterday that got me thinking – the natural state of so-called ‘rational thinkers’ is, at best, skepticism and, at worst, out-right cynicism and...