Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #11: Dragon CultsNovember 5, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast.  Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Culture on My MindThe Quest for Sunshine Preservation(Autumn 2025 Edition)November 3, 2025 It's that time once again. Daylight saving time is the practice of advancing clocks by one hour in warmer seasons to make darkness fall at a later clock time. It is utilized in several countries around the world and the concept has caused controversy since the earliest proposals.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #10: 2025 Dragon Con DebriefOctober 27, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast.  Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Debrief: Dragon Con 2025 Atlanta, GA – August 28 through September 1, 2025 Dragon Con 2025 has come to an end. Despite being a busier year, it seemed a lot lower key and easier to manage than in previous years. Attendance was reported at 75,000, up 3,000 from last year. That attendance number was capped by badge sales, and traffic management felt much better this year.

Culture on My MindWe Don't Do Kings Here (Round Two)October 18, 2025 Today marks another series of demonstrations and protests across the United States. Known as the "No Kings" movement, it includes more than 1,500 cities and towns to oppose the current administration. This follows the first round of protests held on June 14th when millions of citizens took to the streets.

Culture on My MindNarrative Diversions(Winter and Spring 2025 Edition)September 24, 2025 Narrative Diversions is a look at the various pop culture things I've been watching, reading, and playing over the last few months. This edition covers January 2025 through June 2025. Since this edition is so far behind due to my work schedule, most of the descriptions will be shorter.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #9: Crunch Time to ConAugust 28, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #8: Revelry Round UpAugust 27, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #7: Bunny HutchAugust 27, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #6: Trek TrackAugust 26, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dragon Con 2025 Atlanta, GA – August 28 through September 1, 2025 Dragon Con! It's an annual tradition for me. It's also a family reunion of sorts as I catch up with dear friends from around the world. This year will be my sixteenth time attending and my tenth year as an attending professional. If you plan to be there, you can find me at various places over Labor Day weekend according to the schedule below. 

Culture on My MindThe Word and the FireJune 16, 2025 Every so often a news story crosses my desk about a home or church that burned to the ground. What makes them stand out is when journalists emphasize how a bible "miraculously" survived the fire. The most notable example in American history comes from the fire that consumed Peshtigo, Wisconsin in October 1871.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #5: Palmetto KnightsJuly 3, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

STEAM SaturdayCosmic Dawn and Birthday TortoiseJune 28, 2025 In this edition, Japan crashes into the moon again, happy birthday to Goliath, and eyes on the Cosmic Dawn. It's been a while, hasn't it? About a year. This is one of the series on Creative Criticality that takes a bit of work to research and assemble, and things have been a bit busy behind the scenes.

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #4: Glamour Geek RevueJune 20, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Culture on My MindWe Don't Do Kings HereJune 14, 2025 Today marks a series of demonstrations and protests across the United States. Known as the "No Kings" movement, it includes more than 1,500 cities and towns to oppose the current administration. The concept of monarchy in the United States is not popular. In the Revolutionary era, an estimated fifteen to twenty percent of colonists were Loyalists in support of the British crown.

Culture on My MindThere's a Reason...June 11, 2025 The reimagined Battlestar Galactica was written as a post-9/11 allegory. Over four seasons, it told the story of a group of refugees seeking asylum from violence, oppression, and genocide. Their beacon of freedom, democracy, and opportunity – the shining city on the hill – was Earth. These words are still relevant twenty years after they were spoken on our television screens.

Culture on My MindTalking Raiders on The Best Stuff in the WorldJune 9, 2025 I was a guest recently on The Best Stuff in the World. It's a podcast for people who like things! This show is hosted by Kevin Cafferty, and like the tagline says, it's all about celebrating all that is wonderful in the world, from music and movies to immersive theater and games.

it's the mileage

Culture on My MindDragon Con Report 2025 #3: DC 4 KidsJune 6, 2025 One of the ways that I like to prep for Dragon Con is by listening to the Dragon Con Report podcast. Brought to you by the ESO Network, the podcast is a monthly discussion on all things Dragon Con that counts down to the big event over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.