I Am Elden Lord

~ my essay on Elden Ring.

Mesmerism

~ a stream of consciousness writing on “mesmerism.”

The Kojima Standard: 5 Attributes to Good Entertainment

~ musing on the self-professed “standard for entertainment” of one legendary artist and gaming auteur, Hideo Kojima.

The Future Must Be Blue: 9 Principles of Longevity

~ musing on the concept of “Blue Zones” — regions of the world where people live happier, healthier, and altogether longer lives — and what we can learn from them.

4 Things That Should Be Taught In School

The things I learned in school, and what I *thought* I knew about the world and what was important in life, now feels like a distant dream.

Tha Ballad Of Luster Zobe, Man About Multiverse

When Zobe was born, they birthed through actions of their own.

DEMON

The man was tired of reading his book.

Omertà

“Thanks… for agreeing to speak with me,” Joe whispered.

The Witcher and Vocation

~ short essay on The Witcher video game series, developed by CD PROJEKT RED, based on the creations of Andrzej Sapkowski.

You Are On A Spiritual Journey

Even if it doesn’t feel like it.