I recently took a trip to Philadelphia1. Alaska runs a round trip that leaves Seattle at (roughly) 10am and 10pm, and leaves Philly at (roughly) 7am and 7pm. The time changes make it work. Mix in ...
November 2025 Roundup
Australia has so much solar that it’s giving everyone 3 hours a day, free. There are solutions all around for those with eyes to see. Nuclear, solar (nuclear but far away). We’ve got option...
The mysterious case of the time-telling dog
In 2020 I started working from home due to covid. After a few months, I figured I’d better get a schedule to get out of the house. So at 3 pm I’d go down stairs, grab Lacy and take her on a walk. A...
A local bit of vernacular: woof
Among my friend group, the most versatile word is “woof”. It can be usd to express a resigned sort of sadness at an unfortunate situation: A: “My boss declined my pay raise and cut my hours” B: “...
8 RPGs you could be playing RIGHT NOW
What are you doing right now? I know you’re not playing an RPG because you’re reading a blog, and doing that at the table would make you an asshole. So, here’s a better use of your time. Choose on...
Wolves and doors
Two years ago, I received a survey at work that, quite frankly, pissed me off. It presented me with a Likert scale asking me to rate from 1-5 how much I agreed with the statement I can be repla...
Marx Shepherd: Community Manager
I spoke to Marx Shepherd, community warden, retired podcaster, and community manager at the Far Horizons Co-op. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Alex: Before we start, I want...
Watch someone else load your dishwasher for fame and success
There are things you do every day, things you don’t even see anymore. Pure habit. The best way to challenge your assumptions is to watch someone else do something just as mundane and see how differ...
October 2025 Roundup
Below are things I’ve learned or found interesting in the past month: Late because I forgot the month rolled over! The Super Mario 64 strategy guide in Japan had cute dioramas of each of t...
A slip of the tongue
A few weeks back I ran Gamma World 7e for some pals. It’s the one based on D&D 4e rules. All random mutators and playing cards. It’s a good time. I was running City of Teeth, a simple escort mi...