Long-form analysis on tabletop RPGs, video games, sports, politics, and culture
My thoughts on various social issues, which can cover a wide variety of topics.
I’ve been getting into nutrition over the past few years on a slow basis. I can be slow sometimes, especially when it comes to food. I like the idea of eating healthy foods, but any changes need to be slow otherwise I won’t stick to it. I’ve been learning about nutrient-dense foods, especially when reviewing … Read more
This is one of those things that’s been in my head for a while and needs to come out. This kind of feeling is what led to my initial post on the Iraq War, of which I’m very proud. This is something I’ve been passionate about for decades, and as the political polarization of this … Read more
I thought a detailed article on this subject might help to clarify the main terms used to define the political landscape in the US, particularly for those who follow my blog from another country or continent. These are only in the broadest terms, which I will attempt to make explicit. First, a broad definition of … Read more
I know, I know, I’m a White guy, why am I writing about this? What do I know about it anyway? Judging from what folks on TV and politicians are saying, it seems I know more than some. As a therapist, a social worker, and someone who has heard what matters to his Black … Read more
Updated August 18, 2020 I’ll admit something right off the bat: I am writing this article for entirely self-centered reasons. It’s because I want to. There’s not much I can contribute to the conversation at large, and I doubt there’s much I’ll say that hasn’t been said by most everyone else, but my own emotional … Read more