Which came first, the stirring of the pot, or the thought of doing so? Take care when stirring the pot lest the pot stir you instead.
Writings
The Will of the Ink
When you draw with ink, you must commit to wherever the ink flows, for the will of the ink is supreme, and the only error is that which deviates from it.
ADR, Elections, and Winning at All Costs
Elections can be stressful, especially when you feel like your candidate has to win at all costs. Here, we look at ADR to illustrate why that’s a problem.
Responding to Hilariously Out-of-Place Spam
Some off-the-cuff responses to spam comments in a blog post. None of the spammers will see it, but they probably wouldn’t have anyway.
The Brief Tale of the Mad Swordsman | Weird Flash Fiction
What do you do when you accidentally steal every last one of someone else’s ideas? Straight out of his head? With a sword?
The Cosmic Painter | Flash Fiction
There’s a place in the universe where a cosmic squid paints a world upon a canvas of stone and iron. But paint will always flow where it flows.
A Hole in the Horizon | Weird Flash Fiction
Harold enjoys a normal morning walking through the city. From the memories in his pockets to the great hole on the horizon, it’s business as usual as far as he can tell.
The Problem with Celebrating Action Words
A totally unnecessary rant about why celebrating verbs as “action words” is kind of silly. Also, a brief college-level grammar lesson.
That One Time a Fairy Tried to Kill Me in My Sleep | Flash Fiction
About that one time an irritable fairy with a Brooklyn accent tried to kill me in my sleep, and the conversation that ensued afterward.
Echoes of the Stars | Cosmic Flash Fiction
Once, the songs of the stars rang and rebounded among the whole of creation. Now, only echoes remain…
What Do You Eat for Breakfast on Quiet Mornings?
What do you eat for breakfast on those quiet mornings? You know, the ones where everything is falling irrevocably, impossibly apart?
The Fundamental Flaws of Our Tax Policy
Taxes are more than just annoying. The way current policy handles taxation is fundamentally flawed since it essentially undermines its own assets.
A Simple Cleansing of the Palate
How to get the taste of stale corporatism out of your mouth: write absolute, chaotic, unrestrained nonsense.
Flailing Around in the Dark
To the question of how do we know that we know what we know, the only reliable answer is, “Who knows?”
Congratulations for Still Being Alive
You’re not dead yet, and that’s worth celebrating.
Self-Motivation and Self-Knowledge – Part Two: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Beyond knowing your character, motivating yourself involves identifying areas of lack in your life. Also, soup works miracles.
Self-Motivation and Self-Knowledge – Part One: Kohlberg’s Levels of Moral Development
If you’ve ever wondered how to motivate yourself to do stuff you don’t want to do, the answer lies in knowing what motivates you. Imagine that.
The Horror of a Shirt’s Existence
People are like shirts. But only sort of.
Another List of Uncomfortable Ideas
More uncomfortable ideas! Some will blow your mind, others will make you squirm, and still others may just leave you feeling bad about yourself.
This Is the Most Important Thing You Will Read Today
This is really, really important. Really! It’s as important as you are! Or maybe not…
Jerich and the Cave of Memory – Part Three: Necromancer
This is the third part of “Jerich and the Cave of Memory,” in which Jerich sees far more than any mortal probably should.
Jerich and the Cave of Memory – Part Two: Paraxyl
This is the second part of “Jerich and the Cave of Memory,” in which Jerich comes face to face with an ancient power.
Jerich and the Cave of Memory – Part One: Crystal Halls
This is the first part of “Jerich and the Cave of Memory,” in which Jerich enters a cave of crystal and finds something astonishing.
Making Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Making New Year’s resolutions is often done poorly. Here are some ideas to help you make resolutions that you’ll actually keep.
Burble Burble Burble
The title of this post is longer than the actual content. If you can believe that. We won’t even discuss the meta description…
Raising Awareness and Informed Action – Part 2: Sociopolitical Issues
How supporting policy without being informed on the actual impact of that policy can be detrimental. Also, don’t be an idiot.
Raising Awareness and Informed Action – Part 1: Everyday Fair Treatment
Raising awareness can be worthwhile if it helps people know how and when to help. In fact, acting without that kind of knowledge can be detrimental.
The Simple Power of Thankfulness
Another reminder of gratitude centered on the simple power a thankful mindset brings into your life.
A Most Disagreeable Encounter | Fun Flash Fiction
This is what happens when you eat something that disagrees with you.
A Friendly Reminder on the Importance of Thankfulness
A reminder about gratitude the week after we had a major reminder about gratitude.
Speculation on How to Fit a Lizard in Your Nose
Exactly what the title says it is. It’s speculation on how to fit a lizard in your nose.
A Caution and Announcement
A word of caution. Well, a few words, anyway. And also an awesome announcement.
Echoes of the End
Doom. Destruction. Songs. Big ones. It all echoes back from the end to the present day.
Politics, Humanity, and Movies about Fuzzy Animals
Lessons learned from that one movie with that one plot that threw us all for a loop. Also, how to treat people.
Standing Out in a Sea of “Meh”
Standing out from everyone else means doing what everyone else is not.
When You Turn Your Brain Upside Down
The contents of your brain become clear when you dump them out on the floor. It may depend on whether your floor is carpet or hardwood, though.
I Have Seen Worlds Wash Away | Cosmic Flash Fiction
Worlds wash away, the depths howl with delight, stars are born and die, and whole galaxies topple like children’s toys. Also, an obscure Chilean literature reference.
17 Ways to Mess with Someone’s Head
A list of seventeen ways to completely mess with people’s heads.
The Flow of Combat | Flash Fiction
An example of what fight scenes should be.
Going Stir Crazy
When you go stir crazy, how do you stir crazy? With a spoon? Or a spork? Or maybe a goat leg?