Tag: video games
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The Times Before
Do you remember life before the internet? I’m Generation X. The first half of my life was an explosion of new technology. I’m one of the first children to have commercial video games. I was a member of Colombia House Record and Tape Club. But like I said a few days ago I entertained myself…
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Daily Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? The principal thing that consistently helps me to remain happy is my family. I love my wife and children. Helping them lead fulfilling lives helps me to lead a fulfilling life as well. Naturally when they suffer and struggle and I can’t help them, I am…
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Walgreens Dream
I had a dream that the General Manager of the store I used to work called me in for a short shift. I did little work on the floor but when I came back to the office I was offered a chair and some food. Lots of employees were in the back at the time.…
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Losing Time
What activities do you lose yourself in? There are three big things that I lose track of time doing. The first is making my digital art. I will shave and tweak and stroke and fill to get things just right. When I’m in a zone I am really out of this world. The next and…
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Bandit Lairs
You probably already know I play a lot of video games. Lately it’s been Skyrim. The gameplay has me thinking of all the things that would be illegal in real life. One in particular is walking into bandit lairs uninvited and heavily armed. They try to kill you sure, but they’re kinda right. If someone…
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Retiring Board Games and Cards
When I was a child there were two things that I used to pass the time. The first was board games. I would set up elaborate rules so that I could play them by myself and keep score. Sometimes I would even rope people in them. I also played war games and chess with my…
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Playful Things
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? I do play in my life. Whether it’s creating art, or PC and mobile gaming, or just arguing with strangers online, I find ways to enjoy myself. It’s an odd question but a necessary one. It’s hard for me to imagine how someone…
Latter Day Sinner 