Lockpicking
A long time ago, a locksmith once told me “Locks are only to keep the honest person honest.” I was in my early teens and don’t remember who it was that said it, but that statement has always stayed with…
Recovering from Burnout
A little more than three years ago, I started to suffer from burnout. Unfortunately, I didn't fully recognize it and probably felt a bit too proud and invincible to try and prevent it. As a Gen Xer, my first instinct…
Disrupted Habits
In general, habits make up who we are and what we do. They are shortcuts that allow us to function without overwhelming our brains. They make up our personalities and influence our view of the world because they become ingrained…
Trust the process
Too often, when building something, I hit a point where everything looks terrible and I wonder just how it all went so wrong. I have to remind myself to trust the process and push through.
Tour of Stephenie’s Tower
A quick video tour of Stephenie's tower prior to painting. The plan is to have the first flow completed prior to Planet Comicon at the end of April 2022.
Construction Tools
In the process of building Stephenie's Tower, I knew I would need some tools to help the process. Using my 3D printer and FreeCAD, I found it quite easy to make what I needed and iterate quickly when something didn't…
Axe For Permission
I spent two weekends in Omaha learning about blacksmithing. I came home with many things, including two axes. Definitely something worth doing again. #blacksmithing #axe #amwriting #amwritingfantasy
A Tower of my own
I have always wanted a castle, and since a real one remains out of reach for the time being, a model castle was my next best option. Unfortunately, for the scale I want, that requires a lot of space. So,…
3D Printing
I got into 3D printing because of my collection of daggers and swords and a need to display the blades. Over the years, I've really learned a lot more about CAD and how to get the most out of my…
Moon set
This morning I actually slept in a bit. Normally, I am up by 0430 or 0500 for work, but today it was 0630 when I ventured out and I am glad I did. Taking a peak outside revealed a gorgeous…
