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Film
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.
Film
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
Publishing Basics: Hold on to Your Rights
Know your rights and keep control of your work.
Open Source
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
Books
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.
Politics
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…
Politics
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.
Film
Don’t Look Up
Bleak, funny, far too real. You should watch it immediately, then share with everyone you know.
Essay
The Internet Size Problem
Size does, actually, matter.