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2019 Q3 Progress Report

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Pete

It’s October 1st. The leaves are browning, it’s getting chilly, it’s time to hang the Halloween decorations. It’s also the end of the third quarter, so let’s see where I’m at with my various goals. Read 20 books in 2019: … Continue reading →

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AT4 Draft Complete!

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Pete

This morning before work, with very little fanfare, I finished the epilogue, completing the rough draft for this fourth novel in the Togahan series. Like previous drafts, finishing the first pass is…well, weird. It’s like, there should be a firework … Continue reading →

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Halo Rekindled

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Pete

I was wowed by Halo: Combat Evolved when I first saw it back in 2001, and rushed to get my first Xbox when it was released just so I could play it. I went through the game several times, increasing … Continue reading →

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2019 Q2 Progress Report

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Pete

Hey everyone! It’s the end of June, closing out the second quarter of the year, and that means it’s time to check my progress versus my goals. I’ll say up front that I delivered two presentations at a professional conference … Continue reading →

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Play With Toys

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Pete

My daughters have the LEGO collection I always wanted and never had. They’ve got Barbies of countless professions, and other toys that are classic, new, or popular. There are like five dollhouses and a mountain fortress (a proud hand-me-down from … Continue reading →

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100 Games of Chess

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Pete

My daughter recently grew an interest in the game of chess, after spying an ornate set at my parents’ house and begging me to teach her to play. Since then we’ve had a number of games. I’m a terrible player, … Continue reading →

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Show Us a Fight Scene We Haven’t Seen Before Pt.2

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Pete

In the same vein as my previous post, I wanted to highlight yet another interesting fight scene I viewed recently. My wife and I have been enjoying Barry on HBO, and Season 2, Episode 5 starts with this half-assed scuffle. … Continue reading →

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The Book as Art

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pete

“Is a book art?” the teacher asked the class. I sat beside my daughter, observing her class as part an art appreciation exercise. The students speculated that the book might contain art or illustrations, but the teacher pressed the point … Continue reading →

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The First “Togahan” Story

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Pete

Inspiration for the Togahan series came from a number of places, but a fundamental source was a type of story where the protagonist realizes, in a single moment, that the thing they’re facing is more important than their own survival. … Continue reading →

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2019 Q1 Progress Report

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Pete

Well, the good news is that this report is on time for once. The bad news is that I suspect my progress is sucking. Let’s take a look at my goals and where I’m at.

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