Day 7 of Blogmas 2025 continues, because apparently I'm committed to this self-imposed December marathon of daily holiday-themed posts. For newcomers, Blogmas is my annual exercise in festive endurance where I post Christmas content every single day until December 25th. This year, I'm letting AI generate my prompts because I needed an impartial taskmaster to … Continue reading The Five Christmas Traditions That Shaped Me (And Why They’re All in the Past Tense)
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Question of the Week #463
As usual, this week's question comes from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions: Would you use a safe medical procedure to genetically alter the developing embryo if it would keep your child from being born physically or mentally disabled? If you've been following along with the past two weeks of genetic engineering discussions, you might … Continue reading Question of the Week #463
In Defense of One Magic Christmas: The Bleakest Holiday Film Disney Ever Made (And Why That’s Actually Great)
Welcome to Day 6 of Blogmas 2025, where I continue my masochistic tradition of posting holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas. This year's twist involves AI-generated prompts, because apparently I needed a digital taskmaster to keep me accountable. Today's prompt asks me to review a lesser-known Christmas movie (like Jingle All the Way, The … Continue reading In Defense of One Magic Christmas: The Bleakest Holiday Film Disney Ever Made (And Why That’s Actually Great)
Completionism in Gaming: From High Scores to Digital Hoarding
I'd love to say I'm a completionist. I'd love to be able to say that with each new game I try on the PlayStation, I play through every challenge to grab that Platinum Trophy signaling 100% completion. However, the truth is, I'll play a game from start to finish, knowing I'm neglecting side quests or … Continue reading Completionism in Gaming: From High Scores to Digital Hoarding
Santa’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Tech Day
Day 5 of Blogmas 2025, and we're still going strong! For those just joining this holiday marathon, Blogmas is my annual tradition of posting holiday-themed content every single day from December 1st through Christmas Day. This year, I've let AI generate my writing prompts because apparently, I like to live dangerously. Today's prompt takes us … Continue reading Santa’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Tech Day
Beyond the Fellowship: Women in The Lord of the Rings
When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Lord of the Rings in the 1940s and 50s, he probably didn't anticipate that decades later, scholars would be dissecting his female characters with the intensity of Gandalf examining the One Ring. Yet here we are in 2025, still debating whether Galadriel is a Mary figure or a fallen angel, … Continue reading Beyond the Fellowship: Women in The Lord of the Rings
The Rotating Tree and the Smell of Pipe Tobacco: Excavating My Earliest Christmas Memory
Welcome back to Blogmas 2025, day four of my annual December marathon where I post holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas. For those keeping track, yes, I'm still doing this to myself voluntarily. This year's twist is that I'm letting AI generate my daily prompts, because apparently I needed to add an element of … Continue reading The Rotating Tree and the Smell of Pipe Tobacco: Excavating My Earliest Christmas Memory
How Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Made Community Brilliant
If you've ever wondered why Community felt simultaneously familiar and revolutionary, congratulations—you've stumbled onto one of television's most fascinating storytelling experiments. Dan Harmon, the show's creator and the man who somehow convinced NBC to air five out of six seasons of increasingly meta television, had a secret weapon: an eight-step storytelling formula he called the … Continue reading How Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Made Community Brilliant
A Chronological Journey Through TV’s Greatest Christmas Episodes
Day 3 of Blogmas 2025! For those just tuning in, Blogmas is my annual tradition of posting holiday-themed content every day from December 1st through Christmas Day. It's like an advent calendar, except instead of chocolate, you get my opinions about things. This year, I've outsourced my creative prompts to AI because apparently, I enjoy … Continue reading A Chronological Journey Through TV’s Greatest Christmas Episodes
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 73
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 73
The Confusing Middle 