Hey everyone! So, my trip has come to an end. We arrived safely home on Tuesday. We enjoyed seeing the U.S. Southwest, but we are glad to have our own space and to sleep in our own bed. I have some thoughts from this trip and that is the purpose of this final wrap-up blog. … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Back Home
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Traveler’s Log: Amarillo/Austin
Hey again guys/gals! This will be the last blog about my trip through the American Southwest. We are returning to Central Arkansas today. For my previous stops check out Denver, Albuquerque, and Phoenix/Scottsdale. So from Phoenix we drove about ten hours to stay a night in Amarillo. Not much to talk about here. We arrived … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Amarillo/Austin
Traveler’s Log: Phoenix/Scottsdale
Hey everyone! My wife and I are currently on a tour of the American Southwest. The last two nights we have been in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. Today we are heading out to Amarillo, Texas. On our way to Phoenix, we stopped to see the Grand Canyon. This turned out to be a weirdly cold and … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Phoenix/Scottsdale
Traveler’s Log: Albuquerque
Hey again everyone! My wife and I are currently touring the Southwestern U.S. Our first stop was in Denver, and we have spent the last two nights in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our first evening was a crash because we arrived at our Airbnb around 8:00. Driving up here though displayed some beautiful scenery. It is … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Albuquerque
Traveler’s Log: Denver
Hey there everyone! This week my wife and I are taking a road trip across the American Southwest. Our first stop was in Junction City, Kansas to visit a friend, but we have been there before. Today, we are packing up after a two-night stay in Denver, Colorado. Here are my first impressions of the … Continue reading Traveler’s Log: Denver
Worldgasm: What is Worldbuilding?
Welcome to the second post of my new series, "Worldgasm." (please go back and read the first post to understand the reason I named it "Worldgasm") In the last post, I talked a little bit about why worldbuilding is important, stating the undeniable truth about worldbuilding: If you create a fantastic world the reader will not know … Continue reading Worldgasm: What is Worldbuilding?
Songs of Worship: Brokenness Aside
"Songs of Worship" is a series meditating on various contemporary praise and worship songs. It gives me a chance to relisten to these songs and evaluate their message in light of who I have come to see my faith in Christ. The first song is "Brokenness Aside" by All Sons & Daughters and I chose … Continue reading Songs of Worship: Brokenness Aside
Worldgasm: Why Worldbuilding?
Okay, "worldgasm" what...the...hell. I am going with it. Why chose a series title that has innuendo or at least sexual overtones? Worldbuilding is a creative orgasm, an explosion of mental energy and life, potentially giving birth to a setting by which to base stories. Okay, pseudo-erotic thought over. As a would-be fantasy author, I love … Continue reading Worldgasm: Why Worldbuilding?
Writing Chronicles: Distractions and Dragons
Lately, as a writer, I have been experiencing d&d: distractions abound and in them be dragons! Out demon of Minecraft, away with you spirit of modded Skyrim! I am a level three writer trying to fight distractions way above my own experience. I may need some divine intervention to deliver me from these (and other) … Continue reading Writing Chronicles: Distractions and Dragons
The Noob Dungeon Master: You Start in a Town
I have been a Dungeon Master since 2015. Almost four years later I still consider myself a noob at the craft. So, take my musings as they are...musings. There are a lot of people who do this better than I and I will list a link to my favorites in another post. Why should you … Continue reading The Noob Dungeon Master: You Start in a Town
Gazing through Opaque Windows 