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There’s only one scientific way to avoid this…
My friends, a grudge is usually not a good thing. On a very short-sighted timeline, yes, they may protect you from harm, but in the grand scheme of things, they usually do more bad than good. It’s important to let go of resentment and other things that no longer serve us so that we can…
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All over the W&OD trail…
The Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail is a paved path between Shirlington and Purcellville, Virginia. It runs for 45 miles and apparently the whole strip is classified as a park. Most people use it for walking or biking, but there are also some sections with adjacent gravel paths for people to ride horses. There…
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Grilling in the rain sucks… Weekly Recap 9/2/2024
What do you do when you’ve got marinated chicken and burgers prepped and ready for the grill, and then it starts to rain right as you’re about to light the coals? You grill anyway, obviously. But grilling in the rain sucks. I think the ideal home should have some sort of retractable canopy just for…
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An android being reunited with his pet…
I’m reminded of a scene in Star Trek: Generations. The saucer section of the Enterprise has just crash-landed, rather violently, on the surface of a distant planet somewhere. If I recall correctly, they’re in the Viridian system, but don’t quote me because I’m not going to bother looking it up. Everything is in pretty rough…
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I write to get better at writing…
I write to get better at writing. Is that too meta? But seriously, writing is a skill. And just like any skill, you have to train if you want to do it more effectively. Let’s be honest… these questions are pretty stupid, but it’s a chance to put words to something that I otherwise would…
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Yeah, I literally do that each month…
So, just in case you aren’t aware, I do interviews every month. They’re up on YouTube to watch and I also type everything up into an article. Here’s the most recent articles: And I’ve got another article coming next week with Opal Luna. I’ve never interviewed my mother or the mailman, though. What a random…
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Unwinding The Witches’ Reel: History, Lyrics, and Meaning
This song can be traced back to the 16th century, when stormy seas and widespread paranoia spawned the first major persecution of witches in Scotland under the rule of King James VI. Over 100 people were arrested during The North Berwick Witch Trials. Some were killed.
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I feel tired…
I feel tired right now. I always feel tired. I’ve felt tired for years. To express this in a more creative form, please enjoy the following haiku, which I have written just for this occasion: sleep alludes me nowas it has for several yearsmaybe soon I’ll rest Goodnight. Wait, no… no… I have to write…
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Obviously, answering these questions…
I write every day — articles, a book, and most importantly these silly prompt questions. It’s been scientifically proven that quality of life is directly proportional to words per day output. See? It’s in a chart and stuff. Science.
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A true discourse, Of the apprehension of sundrye
Well, that was the last thing I searched for. Actually, there’s a longer title: “”Newes from Scotland: A true discourse, Of the apprehension of sundrye Witches lately taken in Scotland: wherof some are executed, and some are yet imprisoned. With a particuler recitall of their examinations, taken in the presence of the Kinges Maiestie.” You…
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Do you remember Saturday morning cartoons? Weekly Recap 8/26/2024
There are few things in my life that will ever be able to match the excitement I felt as a kid for Saturday morning cartoons. I would set an alarm and wake up super early to catch as many shows as possible. It was basically a religious experience complete with a morning ritual of pouring…
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Between midnight and 2am…
These two hours are when my brain always seems to pick up the most creativity. Words and lyrics flow. Music plays in my head. And look, it’s almost always when I answer these stupid questions.
Aerik Arkadian 