Category Archives: Inebriated Introspection

The Math of Tak

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Josh

Those of you who know me in real life know that I am a gamer. I’ve been playing board games of various sorts since I was a kid; Dungeons & Dragons and its ilk since high school; and LARPing (boffer … Continue reading →

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The Work of One’s Hands

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Josh

  I finished the blanket chest. After nearly a year, a few dozen hours of actual work, a ton of self-doubt and self-loathing, and plenty of trial and error, it is done. Those of you who’ve followed this blog for … Continue reading →

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Side Projects and Procrastination

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Josh

  As I mentioned last week, I am absolutely terrible at getting projects completed on schedule and on time. I inevitably wait until the last possible second to start something, and usually wind up with an inferior product because of … Continue reading →

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Sawdust is Therapeutic

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Josh

Over the past few months I’ve been doing a whole lot of work around my new house. Painting, putting up trim, installing towel racks. You know, those things you do after you buy a house to make it your own. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Brewing and Religion

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Josh

You see that Corgi? That look of pure, unadulterated joy and excitement? He knows he is about to be thrown his ball. He is excited for his ball. He wants his ball. He’s bouncing off the floor repeatedly, begging for … Continue reading →

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Life Lesson: Don’t Close On A House In December

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Josh

Good news: I found a house, put in an offer, and had it accepted. Bad news: It took 2 months longer than expected to go to closing. You may be asking yourself why this is bad news. I had 2 … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Armistice Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Josh

“In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard among the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We … Continue reading →

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Late Summer- The Need to Write Again

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Josh

Well. Three months without an update isn’t too bad, is it? Wait. Yes it is. It’s been a really busy summer here in Delaware. I’ve been all over the country and all over the world, as a matter of fact. … Continue reading →

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House Hunt Round 1: Not Everything is Terrible (But Neither is Everything Great)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Josh

Yesterday I took some time to rant a bit about the house-hunting process, and to warn anyone out there who’s looking to make sure you take everything you see with a grain of salt. With that said, I also have … Continue reading →

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House Hunting Horrors: “Minor TLC” Is A Relative Appraisal

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Josh

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to put forward a motion to all the real estate agents of the world. There is such a thing as “minor TLC,” sure. I can believe that. It includes things like interior paint or trim, … Continue reading →

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