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I Really Enjoyed Season Two of The Witcher

I Really Enjoyed Season Two of The Witcher

The Witcher franchise is rich in lore, creating a compelling story about a world where monsters are exterminated by mutants called Witchers. I first discovered the tales through "Witcher 3", the popular CD Projekt game that deservedly earned top honors from virtually every game critic in 2015.

7th Jan 2022
Monsters, Pumpkins, and a Chair

Monsters, Pumpkins, and a Chair

The weather in Austin has been very good for the past few days. The heat of Summer is finally subsiding, and the rain that ushered in the cooler weather is long gone.

22nd Oct 2021
Skinny Pig and Ice Cream Smiles

Skinny Pig and Ice Cream Smiles

Today was fairly uneventful. I picked Luke up from school and took him to the pet store. He was fascinated by a hairless guinea pig called a "skinny pig". Naturally, he wanted to bring it home with us.

21st Oct 2021
I am in Love with a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster

I am in Love with a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster

Guitars have been objects of my adoration for as long as I can remember. A guitar player can learn some basic licks in a few days, and spend the rest of their lives mastering the techniques to perfect the tone, timing, and precision it takes to perfect them.

12th Jun 2021
Mass Effect: LE is a Masterpiece

Mass Effect: LE is a Masterpiece

To say that Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is a worthwhile game title to pick up would be an understatement. It is a beautiful update to the aging series that captivated countless players with an epic tale told across three compelling games that tackle morality, civilization, relationships, heartache, and war.

2nd Jun 2021
Give Biden a Minute, Democrats

Give Biden a Minute, Democrats

You can't escape the immediate critique from both sides of the aisle starting before Biden even swore the oath saying that he had failed on his promises and betrayed the voters.

23rd Jan 2021
Four Things I Learned as a Security Guard

Four Things I Learned as a Security Guard

In 2001, I moved to Austin with the hope of working at Dell. Dell was known for its enterprise workstations and servers, but it was gaining a lot of ground in the consumer market as well for its rugged laptops and non-beige systems.

14th Sep 2020
Marble Races are the Sport We Need

Marble Races are the Sport We Need

My boss shared a video of Jelle's Marble Runs with our team as a random Friday distraction in Slack. I was pleasantly surprised at just how well-produced these marble runs are, commentated as though they were actual sporting events with living competitors.

25th Aug 2020
A Middle-ground Approach to COVID Relief

A Middle-ground Approach to COVID Relief

At the time of this article's writing, we are seeing a stalemate in Congress concerning the second round of COVID relief between the Democrat and Republican parties.

8th Aug 2020
We're All Tired of COVID-19

We're All Tired of COVID-19

I am tired of hearing about COVID-19, and I know that I’m not alone. As states are opening up despite record-breaking infection numbers rolling in every day, it would appear that large swaths of the population are choosing to simply ignore the pandemic.

24th Jul 2020