Taylor W. Smith
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Dad | Teacher | "Writer" | Following Jesus While Getting up to Nonsense | www.godnotcountry.com
Finally got around to finishing the second book! Still enjoying the fun of getting layers on characters that the show wasn't able/chose not to explore.
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Finally got around to finishing the second book! Still enjoying the fun of getting layers on characters that the show wasn't able/chose not to explore.
I really enjoyed The Expanse show, and decided to try out the books. Exactly what I hoped for: more of this author's already-intriguing world building, and a Highlights style "Spot the Differences" game built right in!
August 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I really enjoyed The Expanse show, and decided to try out the books. Exactly what I hoped for: more of this author's already-intriguing world building, and a Highlights style "Spot the Differences" game built right in!
Root TTRPG Core Book: Enough words in here it better count as reading a book! I absolutely love Root the game; this TTRPG does a fantastic job fleshing out the lore.
July 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Root TTRPG Core Book: Enough words in here it better count as reading a book! I absolutely love Root the game; this TTRPG does a fantastic job fleshing out the lore.
Time Spiral, by Scott McGough
Having played cards of Teferi, Jhoira, and Radha for years, I was genuinely stunned to see how well McGough could breath life into these characters. Teferi is deeply overconfident, yet charming; Radha is defiant but intelligent.
#Magic #MTG #Vorthos
Having played cards of Teferi, Jhoira, and Radha for years, I was genuinely stunned to see how well McGough could breath life into these characters. Teferi is deeply overconfident, yet charming; Radha is defiant but intelligent.
#Magic #MTG #Vorthos
May 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes du Mez
This was hard to read, as it is a catalogue of so many of the failings of the movement that has shaped—and still shapes—much of my life. I appreciate, though, the author's willingness to end on a note of hope: "What was once done might also be undone."
This was hard to read, as it is a catalogue of so many of the failings of the movement that has shaped—and still shapes—much of my life. I appreciate, though, the author's willingness to end on a note of hope: "What was once done might also be undone."
April 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes du Mez
This was hard to read, as it is a catalogue of so many of the failings of the movement that has shaped—and still shapes—much of my life. I appreciate, though, the author's willingness to end on a note of hope: "What was once done might also be undone."
This was hard to read, as it is a catalogue of so many of the failings of the movement that has shaped—and still shapes—much of my life. I appreciate, though, the author's willingness to end on a note of hope: "What was once done might also be undone."
Grading Soundtrack: X-Men '97 soundtrack includes what might be the single best theme song of all time, as well as a bunch of fantastic ambient music.
Only weird thing: Why are the discs blue and red, instead of blue and gold?
Only weird thing: Why are the discs blue and red, instead of blue and gold?
April 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Grading Soundtrack: X-Men '97 soundtrack includes what might be the single best theme song of all time, as well as a bunch of fantastic ambient music.
Only weird thing: Why are the discs blue and red, instead of blue and gold?
Only weird thing: Why are the discs blue and red, instead of blue and gold?
Grading Soundtrack: I simply love every song on this album.
March 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Grading Soundtrack: I simply love every song on this album.
My friend runs it in Commander with Kudo.
March 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
My friend runs it in Commander with Kudo.
Grading Soundtrack: I am a monster who plays Christmas music in March.
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Grading Soundtrack: I am a monster who plays Christmas music in March.
Grading Soundtrack: "Dustland Fairytale" always makes me want to go punch something, but in a good way.
March 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Grading Soundtrack: "Dustland Fairytale" always makes me want to go punch something, but in a good way.
Grading Soundtrack: For some reason I just want to keep listening to the C & D sides over and over again. "Vito's Ordination Song" is really touching.
March 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Grading Soundtrack: For some reason I just want to keep listening to the C & D sides over and over again. "Vito's Ordination Song" is really touching.
Grading Soundtrack: Death Cab does not deserve the very tinny speaker I have in my classroom, but I still love this album nonetheless.
March 2, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Grading Soundtrack: Death Cab does not deserve the very tinny speaker I have in my classroom, but I still love this album nonetheless.
Grading Soundtrack: "After the Thrill is Gone" definitely resonates with my current vibes after 100+ of the same essay.
March 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Grading Soundtrack: "After the Thrill is Gone" definitely resonates with my current vibes after 100+ of the same essay.
Finished! Rereading these novels very much makes me join the hordes of those #magic players who wish today's story could have this much breathing room.
February 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Finished! Rereading these novels very much makes me join the hordes of those #magic players who wish today's story could have this much breathing room.
Random question per this flavor text: which body of water is TCC built on?
February 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Random question per this flavor text: which body of water is TCC built on?
I'm a sucker for a series. King's portrayal of Urza actually reminds me a lot of Elon Musk: two men slavishly devoted to their definition of success, regardless of what it costs others.
February 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I'm a sucker for a series. King's portrayal of Urza actually reminds me a lot of Elon Musk: two men slavishly devoted to their definition of success, regardless of what it costs others.
This was the current block when I first started playing Magic. I very fondly remember the "Fat Packs" Wizards used to sell: they included boosters and the story novelization. There's some characters in these books that haven't ever gotten cards; would be cool to see those in the future!
February 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This was the current block when I first started playing Magic. I very fondly remember the "Fat Packs" Wizards used to sell: they included boosters and the story novelization. There's some characters in these books that haven't ever gotten cards; would be cool to see those in the future!
Really enjoying Ghost Vacuum in my Quintorious deck!
January 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Really enjoying Ghost Vacuum in my Quintorious deck!
Hi, I'm Taylor. I made a beeramid.
November 23, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Hi, I'm Taylor. I made a beeramid.