Hi! This is the blog of a reclusive Gen-X software developer. I write twice a month about games or whatever else is going on. I was diagnosed with cancer in 2025.

Returning to Final Fantasy XIV

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Returning to Final Fantasy XIV after a long hiatus, a blog feed activity tracker, and an upcoming virtual oncologist visit. (401 words.)

Infusion Center Sunday

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Rehydrating at the infusion center on chemo day five, managing a YouTube upload queue, and thinking about returning to Final Fantasy XIV. (293 words.)

Weekend Writing Practice

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A rainy weekend morning update on chemo cycle side effects, audiobooks, and trying to create non-AI illustrations for my blog. (714 words.)

Chemo Cycle Day 3

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Managing fatigue and handling nausea and appetite loss on day three of my chemotherapy cycle. (313 words.)

Bullets on Chemo and InoReader and DCC

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A surprisingly fast chemotherapy session, cleaning up old InoReader folders, and trying to read Dungeon Crawler Carl. (806 words.)

The Rhythm of Chemo

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On the psychological and physical rhythms of starting a new three-week chemotherapy cycle. (480 words.)

Trying Rise of the Ronin on the PS5

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Plugging in the PS5 to try Rise of the Ronin reveals a forgettable action RPG and a struggle with controller muscle memory. (348 words.)

The Recluse Report - July 2026 Part 1

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A slew of overdue blog maintenance, owning what you buy is still a concern?, some movies, a new recliner. (1422 words.)