Category Archives: Thoughts

Moms Are Magic

Posted on May 13, 2024 by jenicek

Yesterday was my first Mother’s Day since my mom died last fall. It was rough, as were the days leading up to it. I can’t be resentful about the existence of this holiday just because I no longer can celebrate … Continue reading →

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About Jan

Posted on October 2, 2023 by jenicek

I’m taking a one-week break from my current story to share something with you all. I have lost my Mom. She has been suffering from dementia for the last several years but this year she saw a severe decline and … Continue reading →

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Roll For Initiative

Posted on January 16, 2023 by jenicek

In March of this year, 2023, a big-budget D&D movie is being released starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, and Hugh Grant. The trailers indicate lots of action and Owlbears or at least one of those. It was also … Continue reading →

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New Year, I Guess

Posted on January 9, 2023 by jenicek

It’s a brand new year. A completely arbitrary demarcation that we as a species, at least in the west, have all agreed upon. Does it have any real significance, other than what we attribute to it? Who can say? Even … Continue reading →

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Listen up, True Believers!

Posted on October 17, 2022 by jenicek

I’m taking a break from Da Great Goblin Rebellion this week to share with you all something that happened to me. Full warning, if you are expecting a profound moment of clarity, cool your jets. It’s not that sort of … Continue reading →

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Bronzed Words

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jenicek

Eight years ago I made my first post on this blog and I have consistently put something new up each Monday since then. While I know this is not a Monday, it is the actual date, September First. By the … Continue reading →

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A Light in the Dark

Posted on January 3, 2022 by jenicek

There is a tradition of saying goodbye to the old year like a guest who has long overstayed their welcome. Hit the bricks Old Year, we’re sick of your nonsense! Come on in New Year, you HAVE TO BE BETTER! … Continue reading →

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Worn Paths

Posted on December 6, 2021 by jenicek

He wandered through the stacks, looking for something. His fingertips brushed over the spines of books. It all seemed familiar, but the comfort that usually accompanied the sensation was absent. All subjects had been explored, extensively, and any related topics … Continue reading →

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Gift of Giving

Posted on November 29, 2021 by jenicek

I am an excellent gift giver. Is this a brag or even a humblebrag? No, it’s a fact and one other thing, which I will reveal later. “Why bring this up at all?” you might be asking yourself, “I’m busy … Continue reading →

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A Long Time Ago…

Posted on May 10, 2021 by jenicek

Last week it was May the Fourth, the official/unofficial Star Wars holiday. To honor this, one of the holiest days in the nerd calendar, I rewatched Star Wars. By which, I mean Episode 4, A New Hope. This addendum was … Continue reading →

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