Hi! I’m 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.

Feeling Human Again

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An experiment in daily morning writing to prep for Blaugust. Reflecting on my chemo recovery cycle, returning to work, Under An Iron Sky, re-watching Band of Brothers. (536 words.)

Belghast's Passing

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A short acknowledgment of Belghast’s passing. (59 words.)

The Recluse Report - May 2026 Part 2

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Little gaming, starting an archival digitization of World War 1 diaries, Marbles is back, and a lousy 10-pound-losing chemo cycle. (2386 words.)

The Recluse Report - April 2026 Part 2

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A long one about trying some tactical RPGs, Pathfinder: Kingmaker continued, NotebookLM for video transcripts, some shows, and other random news. (5846 words.)

Artemis II

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I’ve been completely captivated by the Artemis II mission to fly around the moon. (2424 words.)

The Recluse Report - March 2026 Part 2

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Resident Evil 4, Nioh 3, WoW Midnight, Firefly Season 2, Mentour Pilot, the Suffering of Dave, UFL, Artemis II, old man rambling about the government. (3059 words.)