Somewhere in the woods of Chesterfield, NH — 10 am The sound of axes biting trees and men pulling heavy limbs fills the air. I finish chopping a downed tree, which will provide excellent cover when the fighting begins. The men cheer me on as the wood snaps. Three of us drop the tree ontoContinueContinue reading “Reenacting: Chesterfield, NH – July 2026”
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Early Morning Philosophy
I woke up early today, at least for me. At 5:15, I escaped from a dream that offered nostalgia and a pinch of regret, if only briefly. I considered going back to sleep and even closed my eyes in this effort. However, my mind was awake and my eyelids preferred to be open. I startedContinueContinue reading “Early Morning Philosophy”
Mortality and Gratitude in the Bathroom
Plans I had planned a productive afternoon. Instead, I spent hours resurrecting the Holy Roman Empire in Hearts of Iron IV. Relaxing, yes. Productive? Not quite. By the time I pulled myself away from my screen—well past the 8 pm deadline I’d set for myself—I remembered how easily I let myself get swept away byContinueContinue reading “Mortality and Gratitude in the Bathroom”