It’s Fall
It’s fall. It is that time of the year where it gets darker every day until the Winter Solstice. I feel it coming every August, despite the Texas heat. Just the word August evokes that feeling in me that says “Fall is on the way and it’s the dark time again.” And For...
Writing Is Easy
Writing is easy, they say. You open a vein and bleed. But how easy is it? It seems to come easy for some. But what about those of us introverts who have so much to say and yet, to put yourself out there makes you break out in a cold sweat and have heart...
Invincible
We want them to be invincible I was watching an episode of The Ranch, (it’s hilarious and on Netflix if you want to watch it) and there is a scene where the dad is talking to one of his sons while they are outside, and he’s been splitting wood. They are...
Mythology in our everyday lives
We as people often go about our days waking up and grabbing some coffee (if you drink that sort of thing. Hot tea is better) and bustling about our business. Occasionally, we quip “It’s Monday! Ugh!” or “TGIF!” Do we consider there is mythology behind...
The Lowly Skeleton
The lowly skeleton, a trope for all time. Halloween is on the way and I was thinking about skeletons. Yeah that’s weird I know. One of my first endeavors into the fantasy genre came back in the 70’s. I lived in Garland Texas for the first tens years of my...
What does Darth Vader Eat?
A text from bro. I received a text from my brother, and it read thus: “I guess my mind operates a little strangely. But when he's not chasing Hobbits, stabbing them with blades, or leading an army to raze weakened cities and commit genocide, what does the...
Why Do Movies Entertain Us?
Movies and the joy they bring (Well, any medium of storytelling for that matter.) I could ask you, what is your favorite movie, or book. We’ll go with movies and just for the sake of words we’ll say books are included in the word movie. That’s ok with you?...
Fantasy Inspired Music
What is your favorite genre of music? If you know me, you know one of them is Heavy Metal. But not just any metal will do! I love any fantasy inspired music. I’ll share some of my favorite bands and songs here. Now, you must understand, I do not listen to...
The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom - A Game of Thrones fix Are you hungry for a Game of Thrones-ish show to watch right now? Well hang on, because if you can get through this rambling, you might have one. One of my favorite authors is Bernard Cornwell. I tell everyone who...
Rapture of Being Alive
There is a road inside of you... Inside of me there is one, too. No stumbling pilgrim in the dark. The road to Zion’s in your heart. So, says the lyricist of this great song. Fall is coming. Yes, I know, it’s supposed to be winter is coming. But fall comes...