In the event of an apocalypse

In a world turned apocalyptic, your dwelling fades,Act as one untethered, where no home cascades.When chaos reigns, your treasures may betray,Shine not too brightly, lest you lead astray.A sturdy staff, your steadfast guide in strife,Ensure its strength, your safeguard in this life.Keep humanity's flame ablaze, burning bright,In turmoil's grasp, we'll persevere, unite.This counsel, for the … Continue reading In the event of an apocalypse →

Father of Grief

A long time ago a friend once saidthat his whole reason for living was to not be dead.

Why is it always up?

What is your favorite hobby or pastime? My favorite hobby is survival; it suits me because it's all I can manage.My preferred pastime is living; it guides me to where I should be.The question to ask, based on these, is probably: What should I pursue next?As I journey forward, there is so much more to … Continue reading Why is it always up? →

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Idyllic Nostalgia

A warrior queen wearing silver armour and rainbow coloured skirts commands an army of the different

Your life without a computer: what does it look like? It's hard to imagine, especially if you're using this medium to read these words. What was life like before computers?I'm old enough to recall a world before home computers and smartphones. I remember building dens in the woodlands safely.TV wasn't great back then, with just … Continue reading Idyllic Nostalgia →

What’s better to admire than money?

A man sits with his back to us looking out over a desolate sea of rock. A mist blankets the jagged peaks. The sky is dark and sinister. Hanging from a divine light is the talking dead man, the mouth piece of this horrifying god.

I mean, why money? Money's just a symbol of power; it's not the power itself. We kinda rely on it, but we're still around even when we're broke.The weird thing about money worship is that it's not really about what you can buy; it's treated like some sort of deity.If money were a god, what … Continue reading What’s better to admire than money? →

No Wiseman

A man with a red and blue painted face stares out with the blue eyes of a charming psychopath, he wants to eat you out

I might've brought up Tsamchö before, and I wanted to share a little something about him – he's got this knack for analyzing and questioning everything.Now, he's pretty good at keeping that under wraps. Folks who only know him a bit tend to call him quiet and thoughtful; he gives off this air of wisdom.Once, … Continue reading No Wiseman →

A rebellious dollop

An unknown automobile sits in a warehouse with a not quite USA flag hanging in the background

Alright, check out the "dollop" – it's like the rebel yell of the food world. This word's not for the faint of heart; it's all about describing a wild, ever-changing thingamajig you find in the world of squishy, finger-licking-good stuff. Think massive swirls of cream on over-the-top desserts or the sneaky splash of emotion in … Continue reading A rebellious dollop →

Bugger, I just mentioned the war

Space faring cyber ant stands on a terraformed moon orbiting a now dead and irradiated earth, humanity is long gone and forgotten, only the ant and human AI tech survived.

TW: Mentioning eugenics in a way that would make far-right nutjobs fume for no good reason.

Norman’s King Arthur

A medieval style painting of a knight dressed in blue top and green knickers is either kissing or whispering to a king in a red cloak, maybe they're lovers?

The legendary King Arthur presided over a mythical era of yore. His knights, while wielding swords, surprisingly upheld a code of honour, though it occasionally spiraled into violence.Arthur's council comprised a solitary elder versed in peculiar matters like white phosphorus and willow bark chewing. None of this had democratic input from the people of Albion, … Continue reading Norman’s King Arthur →