Poor and in Debt: How to Break the Cycle

As someone from a seriously disadvantaged background, I never believed I would be accepted into a college, let alone be able to pay for it…

Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons

The best beginner’s guide to all things security and privacy

Love and Monsters

I watched the best film. It’s so good that I want you to stop reading this review and go watch it, right now.

1980s Films and Now

How did the way films are made change between the 1980s and today?

Publishing Rights: “Selling” or “Licensing”

Understanding your rights as an author is a vital part of your career.

Publishing Basics: Hold on to Your Rights

Know your rights and keep control of your work.

The Libre Lag: Open-Source Software Needs a Change

How open-source and libre software can benefit from compassion and a good UI

Soul of Goodness

Transform Grievous Hurt, Betrayal, and Setback into Love, Joy, and Compassion by Dr. Christopher Phillips

Book Review: Aspects by John M. Ford — Strand Magazine Strand Mag

John M. Ford passed away before completing this book, yet it is one of the greatest works of literary fantasy I have ever encountered.

Thoughts On a Different Kind of War

Some might say that war never changes, but that’s not quite true. The intrinsic elements: the horror, fear, and horrific loss of life…

Biden, Progressive Idealism, and the Problem of Anger

Our world stands upon the blade of a knife. We sway but a little to the ruin of all.

Don’t Look Up

Bleak, funny, far too real. You should watch it immediately, then share with everyone you know.

The Internet Size Problem

Size does, actually, matter.

Growth Mindset

A short creative piece about learning, growth, and the problems of a “productivity-oriented” mindset.

Self-Care in Violent Times

A reminder of what we face, and what we must do to hold the line.