Sections: The Bible Doctor Who Harry PotterMerlin’s Descendants MiscellaneousStar TrekStar Wars The Bible Do not judge so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make you will be judged and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye? OrContinue reading “Quotes – For Resistance and Resilience”
Category Archives: Sci-fi/Fantasy
Learning To Love Again: A Tale Of Two Cats
Today is February 14, Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day brings up a lot of mixed emotions for me each year. I have long deeply craved a romantic relationship, and yet I am a 31 year old who has only gone a handful of dates, never been kissed and never had sex. Yet I have loved othersContinue reading “Learning To Love Again: A Tale Of Two Cats”
20th Anniversary of AOTC – A Reflection
Today, May 16, 2022, marks the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones. This movie has a special place in my heart and, if I’m being honest, was extremely formative to my development into a life-long Star Wars fan. I was first introduced to the Star Wars films through VHS tapesContinue reading “20th Anniversary of AOTC – A Reflection”
On Jar Jar Binks, Neurodivergence, and The Value of A Nuisance
I recently read The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy: You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned, and was struck by near-universal hatred of the character of Jar Jar Binks. This is far from a new phenomenon in Star Wars fandom–the character was despised from his initial debut in Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace.Continue reading “On Jar Jar Binks, Neurodivergence, and The Value of A Nuisance”
Read, Watch & Listen: Recommended Media For Narratives of Blackness
Hi all! I’ve been asking myself, as many of you no doubt have, what I can do in these times of increased vehement discourse about racism and police brutality. A lot of organizations and individuals are doing really great work, sharing links and resources to excellent analyses and causes to donate money towards. My meansContinue reading “Read, Watch & Listen: Recommended Media For Narratives of Blackness”
The Value of a Nuisance
When I was in my third year of university, I read the Bible cover to cover in two weeks. This is what caused me, finally, to become Christian. One of the things I noticed immediately was that there were some subtle differences between Paul and Christ that I found objectionable. I have since come toContinue reading “The Value of a Nuisance”
On The Personal and Historical Significance of The Dragonriders of Pern
I’m currently doing a re-read of the Dragonriders of Pern series for the first time in a while. The series was extremely influential on me in my adolescent years, and it remains one of my favorite book series despite some of the contradictions affectionately referred to as Anne-consistencies by fans. The series will always haveContinue reading “On The Personal and Historical Significance of The Dragonriders of Pern”
Poem: Goodbye Dragonlady (A Tribute To Anne McCaffrey)
Oh Dragonlady I mourn your passing Oh Dragonlady I rejoice your gift to me You gave me light In the darkest of times You helped me grow From boy to man You showed me More than any other How to become Who I wanted to be Your legacy will guide me As long as IContinue reading “Poem: Goodbye Dragonlady (A Tribute To Anne McCaffrey)”
The Dreamers' Corner 