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14 Sep

Dirling Whervish

June 19, 2023
Posted by Chris
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The last week has felt fairly nutso. Trying to break out of my rut of stagnation has been challenged by a number of things. Physical therapy for my knee resulted in some excessive bruising, swelling and soreness. I've also had that tingly/scratchy/electric feeling behind my eyes and in the back of my sinuses which has me constantly questioning if I...

09 Sep

Blog, Psychology, Reading, Writing

Don’t Fuck Over The Gays For A Plot

June 19, 2023
Posted by Chris
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Now, I have a lot of strong opinions regarding the differences in the experience as a gay man reading M/M romance written by a straight woman versus a gay man, and I am planning an in-depth post on that when I have the time and wherewithal to articulate myself sufficiently mindfully. But I am compelled to jump ahead and focus on something more spec...

07 Sep

Blog, Poetry, Writing

Outtake: Mindless

June 19, 2023
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While working on Refraction Cycle, I wanted to include a variety of free-form and fixed-form poems, and while the rules of things like the Spenserian sonnet are second nature, things like the pantoum and villanelle took some practice. I've also learned that practicing and experimenting with the actual material I intend for the poem is what experts ...

04 Sep

Blog, Reading, Review

Review: Worth It Series, Peter Styles

June 19, 2023
Posted by Chris
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Peter Styles. Worth Trying, Worth His Salt, Worth Wanting, Worth the Payne, Worth a Shot. So, I've read rather a lot of this author's books. There was a time when I used to routinely check for new releases. For a while there seemed to be a lapse, and I stopped checking. This ...

02 Sep

Blog, Fiber, Psychology

Procrastiknitting

June 19, 2023
Posted by Chris
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I'm thinking it may be the one unifying experience of living in the United States right now, no matter what your politics or beliefs, this pandemic has changed how we experience our lives. Between preexisting anxiety and depression and all the fear and uncertainty surrounding Covid, I've probably succumbed more to the isolation than most. I have no...

31 Aug

Blog, Fiber, Psychology

Monday Musings

June 19, 2023
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Anyone who knows me in the slightest is aware of just how abhorrent I find marketing myself. Even in my Fiber Artist role, I'm much more comfortable talking about projects than trying to sell something. And since being inauthentic never really pays off, I probably won't be trying to sell anything here, either. So, let's just talk a bit and get to k...