A Sunny Future
Solar power has come to represent hope in science fiction, and climate change. My wife and I got solar panels in 2018. It was not a decision we made lightly, but we’re quite glad we did. For one thing, solar … Continued
Life is a Simulation
At least, if you’re obsessed with scale modeling as a hobby. A couple of years ago, I read an article about a man so obsessed with trains that he created a full-size commuter rail car in his basement. No joke. … Continued
The Next World War
Thankfully, this is just a fictional scenario. But, it’s damn plausible. Good science fiction is an extrapolation of current technologies and social and economic conditions into a future scenario that allows the reader to see one potential future. As our … Continued
Cell Phone Etiquette
I feel like the pandemic has made our use of cell phones even ruder than we used to be. Honestly? I feel like being locked down for the better part of a year, to whatever degree we individually have been, … Continued
A Little Wargaming
I’ve always loved the idea of wargaming. The problem is, the models are expensive, take a lot of time to paint, and then take up a lot of room after painting and between simulated skirmishes. In fact, I’ve tried several … Continued
Go Green, A Month At A Time
Going green doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing. Even doing a little something that’s healthier for the planet can be a big benefit. And, the infographic in this post, brought to you thanks to Daily Infographic, shows … Continued
Sea Shanty Revival
I know I’m a little late to this trend, but all these modern folk songs are fun, so I’m sharing it anyway. A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you the unusual juxtaposition of modern songs done in a … Continued
Horror in the Backrooms
There’s something terrifying about musty, forgotten, anonymous backrooms. As someone who’s done a little bit of urban exploration with my camera, I can tell you, there are few things more unsettling than a building full of empty, discarded rooms left … Continued
Dining Table Photography
Improving your photography on the dining table. What? Did you think I meant taking photos of your dining table? Well, I suppose that’s as valid a subject as any for photography, but what I’m actually sharing with you this week … Continued