CW: Given the title it should be fairly clear that we're going to be talking about death, loss, mourning. But there are also mentions of orbits and astrophysics and other nonsense that I really have no business talking about and I apologize for my lack of expertise in rocket science. Also some emotional abuse. I've... Continue Reading →
A Eulogy for a Terrible Place
Let me tell you about my rink. Highland Ice Arena opened on December 14, 1962 and was a family business from the day it opened to the day it closed on October 15, 2022. It was, without a doubt, the second-worst rink I ever skated. Certainly Highland was the worst rink that was open year-round... Continue Reading →
Get to Know My Music Taste – Vol. 2
random music part two: electric boogaloo
Get to Know My Music Taste
I love these damn things, I'll admit it. I always feel a little bit ashamed to share them because I feel like I'm going "HEY!!! HEY CARE ABOUT ME AND MY OPINIONS" but I suppose that's social media for you. I don't like the long tweet-chain format, though, so I've decided to post the results... Continue Reading →
Mortality
Grief is a weird beast.
Memecraft
Interacting with strangers for the first time can be daunting in any environment. But when you're coming in to a largely established group as an outsider, you are at an extreme disadvantage. They've got their in-jokes, they've got their internal lingo, and you never know what their management environment is going to be like. So... Continue Reading →