Author Archives: Ian

Adrift Without a Paddle

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Ian

Today feels like Spring, specifically the good parts of Spring. My California poppies are slowly sprouting, the birds are singing, there was a gorgeous rain this morning that made lovely sounds on the new leaves on the trees out back, … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Shutdown

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Ian

I did my taxes yesterday. I know, I know, hold your applause. It really beat the shit out of me, though, and not only because the new way business deductions are handled for 1099-MISC work is confusing as heck. (I … Continue reading →

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Metal Gear Cardboard

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Ian

Short post today, because I just wanted to share the below video. I really love the Metal Gear Solid series of video games. I love how it includes cardboard boxes that you can run around in while “hiding” in every … Continue reading →

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Week Wrap-up: 01 April 2019 – 07 April 2019

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Ian

Hey all, it’s a day late, but here’s how my last week or so went, in easy-to-write (and read, hopefully) bulleted list form. Jerry the leopard gecko appears to have hurt himself while shedding, so he gets to go to … Continue reading →

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Biking in Seattle

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Ian

I’ve slowly started doing more biking over the last couple weeks. By which I mean I remembered to bike to writing this morning, hooray for me, and I also went on a bike ride earlier this week. I’m so accomplished, … Continue reading →

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Week Wrap-up: 18 March 2019 – 24 March 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Ian

A random smattering of notes from the past week: Sleeping properly is hard as shit. What the hell. There is Too Much Game in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Which’d be more chill if I wasn’t also playing … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Starfleet!

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Ian

A short, silly piece of fiction for you all. Enjoy. 😀 We’re very excited that you’ve decided to enlist with Starfleet! We’re sure you will enjoy the multitude of career paths available to you, and we want to outline some … Continue reading →

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Let’s Play Max Payne: Episode 1

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Ian

Hey everyone! I recorded a Let’s Play for Max Payne. At least the first episode of one. The game is super-melodramatic, to a ridiculous degree, so you get to experience a lot of painful (or funny, depending) writing in this … Continue reading →

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It’s March, I’ve Got Goals

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Ian

It’s March! WHO LET THIS HAPPEN??? Slightly more seriously, I thought it would be good to set myself some goals for this month. After all, I have a whole “Month To-do” section in my bullet journal and everything! Therefore, it … Continue reading →

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Thinking Out Loud: Patreon Alternative Edition

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Ian

This post is mostly just me thinking about loud about how building a Patreon alternative would worth. BUCKLE UP, BUDDIES. Patreon has issues for a lot of people because it’s really geared for large creators, especially Youtubers. This is fine! … Continue reading →

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