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Three fads from yesteryear… Weekly Recap 5/4/2026
Why is childhood marked with fads? Maybe it’s a new game, a clothing style, or a collectible item—something catches the attention of kids (perhaps a few adults, too) and they all become obsessed with it. Labubu… Pop-Its… Funko Pops… fidget toys of all kinds… I can now safely say I’ve been immune. And at this…
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A Year in Review: 2025 – 2026
It happens every year—both my website and I turn one year older. I know what you’re thinking… something like, “Aerik, of course that happens. Aging naturally occurs for all things. It’s just how time works.” But you’re missing a key detail: both of these “birthdays” happen in the same month: April! Also, time is a…
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It’s easier to fool people… Weekly Recap 4/27/2026
Someone once said: “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” The quote is usually attributed to Mark Twain, though there’s no real evidence to support that. Despite not knowing for sure where it came from, it’s still a great quote. Now, it’s certainly not something I “live my…
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Be kind, please unwind… Weekly Recap 4/20/2026
Does anyone remember renting movies? No, no… I don’t mean “renting” a temporary streaming copy. I’m talking about physical movies. And not DVD’s or Blu-rays. Like… a VHS tape. Tapes had to be rewound before you could watch them again. You were supposed to rewind your rented videos before returning them to the rental company.…
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Kirk White, Golden Dawn Healing, and Pagan Politics – Ep. 1
Kirk White is an author, witch, psychotherapist, and politician. He’s active in several magickal traditions, such as Freemasonry and the Golden Dawn. In this conversation, we discuss what it’s like to walk so many different paths, plus he talks about how it feels to be openly pagan in politics.
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Positive encounters are rare… Weekly Recap 4/13/2026
Whenever we travel to a new place, I’m always surprised by the kindness of others. Well, okay… I don’t necessarily mean “kindness.” I mostly just mean that I’m surprised when people will greet you, acknowledge your existence, or do something other than immediately pass judgment upon you. That’s probably because I’ve spent the majority of…
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And the winner is… Weekly Recap 4/6/2026
Cats are obviously the best pet. When you win the affection of a cat, you have become a god. I’m not really sure what qualifies as the worst type of pet because I have an obnoxious adoration of all animals. If we look at it purely in terms of interactions, however, then fish are probably…
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Writing a Book is Basically Alchemy
Let’s talk briefly about how writing a book can feel like an alchemical process. Plus, I’ll show you a preview of my latest work, Fluid Condensers!
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I’m back in a coffee phase… Weekly Recap 3/30/2026
This has been a very tired year so far. I’ve shifted back to drinking coffee. In fact, the first hour of each day requires coffee. And often the 10th hour. And sometimes even the 12th hour. Other than that, I just open up my laptop and write. Like what I’m doing right now. Good morning…
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I like the heat… Weekly Recap 3/23/2026
I’m the kind of guy that likes getting into a hot car during the summer. I like hot showers. I like saunas. I like hot tubs. And I like hot, sunny days at the beach. So all this weirdness that we’re having right now in Florida—where its hanging out in the 60s or low 70s—that’s…
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Ad astra per aspera… Weekly Recap 3/16/2026
I have this fantasy… …have I talked about it before? Selene and I acquire an RV. We then travel across the country in a leisurely fashion, taking detours when we feel compelled and setting up camp in interesting locations each evening. There’s other ways to go cross-country, sure. Cars are too cramped. Busses are too…
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Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. But three times… Weekly Recap 3/9/2026
Am I superstitious? You tell me. A few weeks ago, it seemed as if water was leaking through the light fixture in our kitchen ceiling. And by “seemed,” I mean… well, it did. It dripped on my wife. We just couldn’t really come up for any explanation as to why it happened. There’s a bathroom…
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