Wide left

I believe that my short experience as a technical writer can relate to the experiences of kickers. I am not working the day-to-day grind of coding, developing, testing, and so. I am only needed when things are nearly ready and I need to translate technical jargon into an FAQ that any grandparent could follow.

Repent, anti-Star Wars Prequel-ers, For Darkness Looms

I grow weary of oft-repeated opinions and claims lacking sufficient support. It is common to see the riot mentality propel a loose-footed idea into the public sphere with the intention of making it a universal truth. Some are designed as pre-packaged quips for one to utter in order to feel accepted and credible in the … Continue reading Repent, anti-Star Wars Prequel-ers, For Darkness Looms

The video game which defined my musical tastes

I recently told someone that my only access to what is current and relevant within the music industry is what Weird Al Yankovic parodies. His albums are time capsules of the previous three to five years between his latest releases. Whenever the original song begins to play somewhere, I immediately think they are playing Weird … Continue reading The video game which defined my musical tastes

Tim and Eric’s Awesome – and likely unintended – tribute to Robin Williams

The passing of Robin Williams has shocked and saddened everyone who has every enjoyed any one of his movies or stand-up routines. The fact that such a beloved, hilarious, and memorable icon in our culture has passed on at his own will – by suicide – is incomprehensible by many. How is it possible for … Continue reading Tim and Eric’s Awesome – and likely unintended – tribute to Robin Williams