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The Slouch Hat: From Military Tradition to Iconic Symbol
When you think of iconic headwear, the bucket hat might come to mind, thanks to its casual, laid-back vibe and connection to modern streetwear. But the slouch hat—though it may seem like a cousin to the bucket hat—is steeped in military history and served far more practical purposes on the battlefield. While both hats feature…
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Exploring My Guitar Effects Chain: A Fun Hobby
I recently purchased an Amazon Basics effects pedal and it is actually good! Inserting it into my chain, I realized I should make note of the configurations. From there, this post happened 😉 I’ve been having a blast experimenting with the sounds. Here’s a breakdown of what’s currently in my signal chain. Signal Chain Overview…
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My Mai Tai Recipe
I originally got this recipe from a blog but I can’t find the link to that blog now. I’ve made changes changes to the ratio but the basic ingredients are mostly the same. These four rums, when mixed together, create a very fruity yet potent mixture. You’ll swear there’s pineapple juice in the mai tai!…
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Firefall – Mystery Over Stronghold
Back when I was playing a game called Firefall I was streaming the game but back then I really didn’t know what I was doing so there was a lot of experimenting. This video was made In 2015. And I was using Sony Vegas Studio and I wanted to try making a video front to…
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Super Sentai DVDs from Shout Factory
Super Sentai Research I remember in the early 90s watching the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with Son, Adrian, who at the time was about 3 or 4 years old. He loved it, and I loved it becasue it reminded me of Godzilla and Force Five. Some years later, I learned that Saban created the Power…
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Requiem For Brian
John shook the bars of his cell. “Let me go! Liberarme!” A door opened at the end of the hall. A man in dirty clothes stepped out. He had a gun hanging from his belt. “Silencio!” the man said. He tapped his gun and closed the door. John thought he saw his brother, Brian, in…
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The Mask We Seek
John dug into the ground with his bare hands. “My people buried the mask deep, John. Here.” Niru handed John a shovel. John looked up at the hot Pacific sun and wiped his brow. They dug. “I had a job once digging holes while everyone around me got rich.” John said. “Now it’s my turn.”…
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What’s Up Doc?
My assignment for this class was to experiment with story structure while maintaining escalating tension. The plot had to involve a visit to the doctor. So, I sat at my desk and let my mind soar. This story is the result. On my 45th birthday, I flew on an airplane to 8,000 feet, opened the…
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Jade
Jade Bonner wanted a new video game, her favorite science documentary, and water. She awoke, memory churning, to see her alarm clock blinking. She dressed quickly and went to the kitchen. Filthy water dripped from the faucet. Municipal Water & Sewer had been outside all morning. Jade opened her refrigerator but the old appliance was…
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Caught at the Bar
In February of 2016, I was taking a creative writing course where we attempted to create characters. One assignment was to take two characters from our favorite book, movie, or TV show, and put them in a scene with a completely new and different setting. I chose two characters from a mid 1960s TV show…
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