‘Twas a fever’d escape through the morn light,Rigging askew and ropes frayed,The treasure chests abusedAnd nerves on edge. Behind us the safety of landfall dwindles,The winds pursue us yet farther.A glimpse of a tentacle thrashingIn the leeway distant astern. The rising sun streams through the clouds and mist.My hull surges along with crest after crest.TheContinue reading “Sunday Update 4”
Sunday Update 3
‘Twas a dour and chill mornAs the sails poured forth,A snake-like form sliding through the watersAnd chills run through the crew. ‘Avast! Be hearty!’ The captain spurs them on,My lines are taughtAnd the breeze fills my sails fullyAs the ship’s bell tolls alarm. Slipping from their slimy embraceMy hull surges from the monster’s grasp,My keepContinue reading “Sunday Update 3”
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Skills Acquisition
Know or Use Cramming more information into someone’s head does not help them communicate with another human beings later on down the track. Adults usually have a huge passive wealth of knowledge not just about L2 (the second language, in this case English), but also about L1 (one’s primary language). So, what is the purposeContinue reading “Skills Acquisition”
Saucy Composition
Love Story
Silence of Contempt In many ways, Japan is an exquisite example of how an economy goes up and comes down. There are many who may believe that capitalism and consumerism present the only way forward, yet despite the many brilliant and amazing advances generated by competitiveness, there’s never a free lunch. The production and transportContinue reading “Love Story”
Energy Use Reduction
Over the past few weeks, I’ve watched a few more updating videos about how we are responding to climate change and CO2 production. Sadly, it seems the richest and wealthiest are not actually reducing either, but are actually continuing to increase both. I made a few decisions since then to further reduce my energy consumption:Continue reading “Energy Use Reduction”
Sunday Update 2
’Twas a clear breeze which came with the glowing light of dawnAnd the gulls’ calls brought a rising hopeThe crew slowly began wakingTo assess the damage. Rigging had been rent,And sails tornYet my masts still stand strongAnd my prow still holds tight. ‘Ahoy! Land ahoy!’Cries rise from them allRiding over cresting waveWe glimpse the horizon’sContinue reading “Sunday Update 2”
What I Hate About MBP
Very little, actually. I would much prefer a Retina Display on my Macbook Pro, but this 2011 model covers all of my non-gaming, every day needs. If you have an old Mac which is a little slow, simply put in an SSD. Check out ifixit.com to check your specific Mac model and how easy orContinue reading “What I Hate About MBP”
Sunday Update 1
‘Twas a dark and stormy nightFog and sleet infesting the atmosphereSails tearing from the riggingAnd mutineers lurking in the hull. Battered by these insalubrious ethersWeakened by these vindictive soulsI forge forwardOver towering crest and yawning trough. My treasures safe in the holdMy bow impregnableAnd though my deck be treacherous with iceMy rudder steers us true.Continue reading “Sunday Update 1”
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