Jul 21, 2022Modern criticisms of the character Superman and why they are correct and misplaced at the same time.The representation of Superman as an inordinately good and pure character has been criticized as being “boring”. The criticism goes that it is more interesting, in many cases, to read or watch characters with a great deal of inner turmoil and mixed motivations which allow for conflict, growth, and resolution…Superman4 min readSuperman4 min read
Nov 29, 2020A Letter to the Trump Supporters in My Life I Love: Why I didn’t vote for TrumpI grew up in a conservative home and voted for Romney in 2012 (I was 22 at the time). In my early 20’s I strongly supported less government bureaucracy, lower taxes, and a dearth of other conservative agendas items. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve reflected and gradually re-organized my political…Election 20205 min readElection 20205 min read
Nov 28, 2020Dungeons and Dragons — Chapter 2: Valentsia“Magic is knowledge.” These are the words of my people, the High-Elves of Qurrebor. Deep in the Fangland Woods, my ancestors have lived for generations with the sole purpose of building our collective knowledge of the magic that underpins our world. The longevity of Elves gives our people focus. The…Fantasy5 min readFantasy5 min read
May 18, 2020Dungeons and Dragons — Chapter 1: MauredanThe air is still thick with death, but at least the fire seems to have died out with the rains. The wolf companion and I have been running for three days without sleep to in order to stay ahead of the wall of flames ever on our heels. Our home…Fantasy5 min readFantasy5 min read
May 16, 2020Patiently Waiting: Memoirs of a dog and her boyConsider almost any apocalypse-premised movie — be it about tornadoes, tsunamis, or giant terrestrial lizard monsters serving as an allegory for nuclear annihilation. The often-expected critical moment of existential dread for the audience is not likely to be the toppling of New York City’s skyline or the unforgiving alien lasers…Dogs11 min readDogs11 min read
May 14, 2020My Grandmother’s Stories as an ESL Teacher in China: SARS Comes to DalianMy Grandmother’s Stories as an ESL Teacher in China: SARS Comes to Dalian The Spring semester of 2003 began February 20th. We were back a little over a month when news about SARS reached our campus. I wrote in my dairy on April 3, “China is reporting 1100 cases of…Covid 1913 min readCovid 1913 min read
