Waking Hours
Cabins, Crickets, and Cyberpunk
Notes from a disconnected cabin vacation — birdwatching, woodland neighbors, and a spectacular introduction to William Gibson’s Neuromancer.
Waking Hours
Waking Hours
Do People Dream of Electric Sheep?
Per Philip K. Dick, androids certainly seem to dream of electric sheep. But what about people? For the past few years, my sleep has been anything but restful — and seemingly dreamless. The few dreams I could remember were mere scraps, or simply ghosts. My wife has told me for years
Waking Hours
You’re Not One of Them
A sharp, personal reflection on financial privilege, the illusion of access, and the ceiling built long before any invitation arrives.
Waking Hours
What is Happiness?
I’ve been asking myself that question a lot lately. I’ve been in a bit of a funk, to be honest. I’ve spent most of my adult life in healthcare, and I’ve seen a lot in that time. Needless to say, I’ve seen some wonderful things,
Waking Hours
Cold Nights, Long Roads, and Stories That Stay With You
On audiobooks, winter nights, and rediscovering a lifelong love of stories.
Digital Dreams
Weez Eatin’ Gud
This week, I muse on games, streaming, and people.
Digital Dreams
Touch Some Grass: On Changing Tastes and Getting Older
A reflective look at how gaming tastes evolve with age — from the chaos of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 to chill sessions in No Man’s Sky.