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2024-12-12 08:35 am

G33K Out Episode 51: Contents May Vary

Still catching up. This is the last 'G33K Out', as I changed the name of the podcast to 'Contents May Vary'. 

Episode 51: Contents May Vary

I can’t believe this podcast has lasted 50 episodes, nor that it’s been going strong since (technically) 2013. The past 8 years and 50 episodes have been varied, and also sporadic. I discuss the history of the podcast, the current situation with COVID, and my thoughts on where I want it to go in the future.

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2022-04-03 12:47 pm

March 2022 Update: The World Keeps Turning

 March was a long and roller coaster of a month. I'm debating whether to keep doing these, so would love to hear some feedback as to whether you like reading these. More under the cut....
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2022-03-05 09:33 am

February 2022 Update: May You Live in Interesting Times

Well, lots of world politics happening in February. But this update isn't to tell you about stuff you've already heard about on the world stage, but to give you an update for what's been happening with the LA Suttons. More under the cut. Read more... )
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2022-02-01 07:46 am

January 2022 Update: Low on Spoons

Well, January was a bit of a blur. I am blaming 2021 holdover ;-). It was a rough month (rougher for others than me, but am trying to remember that that doesn't mean it wasn't rough for me). More under the cut.
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2021-10-07 08:50 am

September 2021 Update: Second Verse, Same as the First

Well, the first week of October was very busy, which is why this September update is a bit delayed. September overall was relatively calm, however. More under the cut.
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2021-09-01 09:46 am

August update: Real Life Keeps Interfering In My Media

The heat was overwhelming during August. Add in the California fires (nowhere near us, thankfully) and the hurricanes (there's a hurricane Kate apparently?) and it's been not-so-fun weather time. And of course the earthquake on August 7. It's weird that I'm now used to them. More under the cut.
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2021-07-04 12:19 pm

June 2021 update: COVID continues, health updates, writing, and more

The end of June had some minor issues (more below), so this is a few days late. I know I owe a response or two to my last one, but it's been difficult to do much beyond work and the minimum upkeep on everything else.

The end of June had some minor issues (more below), so this is a few days late. I know I owe a response or two to my last one, but it's been difficult to do much beyond work and the minimum upkeep on everything else.

June overall was pretty much same old, same old. Yes, I'm fully vaccinated (and so is my wife), but I don't trust people, and news of the Delta variant making its presence known in Los Angeles has me still masking up when I go out.

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2020-04-03 02:47 pm

5 Things I’m Doing to Stay Culturally Engaged During the Pandemic

It’s a stressful time for anyone, regardless of how healthy you are. Thankfully, I am still working during this pandemic — albeit remotely. But that means I’m missing out on a lot of the great stuff that is being offered to keep people entertained and enlightened.

It makes sense, however, that when I do engage, I’ve been resorting to something familiar for the sense of comfort it gives me. But I also still want something ‘new’. So, I’ve compromised — and am looking at new things from creators I’m familiar with. Here are five things I’ve been doing to stay culturally engaged.

Read the full article on my website.

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2020-03-29 11:48 am

G33K Out Episode 49: Another Well Kept Secret Exposed

Episode 49: Another Well Kept Secret Exposed

I first was introduced to the artwork of the artist known as Another Well Kept Secret thanks to Tumblr and Sherlock. Her artwork shows a stylized humanity with very animated features – and she has a romantic flair that shows that love is indeed at the heart of everything she does.

Her real name is Kelley and she’s from Tennessee. She’s been on my list to interview for a while, but got bumped up partially because she’s been upping her commissions to help offset the current economic downturn the virus has caused so many. We talk about her art, her being open about her asexuality, and her interest in Sherlock Holmes and Good Omens. Full disclosure: I am a Patreon of her, and have had artwork commissioned in the past. So yeah, I’m a bit of a fan.

Another Well Kept Secret self portrait
Artwork courtesy AnotherWellKeptSecret.
See the full show notes and listen to the episode here.
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2020-03-15 04:08 pm

How to Still Be a Geek in the Middle of a Pandemic

an image of someone in a mask, with a graphic of a virus behind them

{Header image by Pete Linforth, used courtesy Pixabay, under a Creative Commons license.}

By now, you’ve received an email from every company you’ve ever given your email to on how they are dealing with COVID-19 (commonly known as the coronavirus). Additionally, events are being canceled left and right in order to flatten the curve and encourage social isolation to stop the spread.

But you might be wondering what you can do. 

Read the full article on my website.