Category Archives: Technology

Curiouser and Curiouser

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Nathan

Pandora, by Susan Stokes-Chapman – This was an online recommendation for me some time ago, probably because I was reading a lot of stuff based on Greek mythology. I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the book. It uses … Continue reading →

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Outfoxed

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Nathan

Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb – From 1994, this point-and-click adventure game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, called Morphs. It’s pretty short, but generally enjoyable and charming. The graphics are appealing, and the … Continue reading →

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One to Grogu On

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Nathan

I saw The Mandalorian and Grogu this past weekend, and in preparation for that I  finally watched the third season of The Mandalorian. I had forgotten Carl Weathers was in this show, and even directed two episodes. It’s kind of … Continue reading →

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Road Runner, Road Runner, Runs Down the Road All Day

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Nathan

The Barbarian of World’s End, by Lin Carter – For some reason, this was the only book in this series I couldn’t find on Kindle, so I bought a used physical copy. As the title suggests, it focuses on Ganelon … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh, Better Get Mako

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Nathan

I played through part of the original Final Fantasy VII when it was still fairly new, but I never finished it. I think I remember getting to the part where the rocket was launched. So I’m playing through it again … Continue reading →

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The Eldritch Hero

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Nathan

Cthulhu Saves the World – I enjoyed Cosmic Star Heroine from Zeboyd Games, so I checked out this earlier game. It’s a throwback to the sixteen-bit era with much of the same style and sense of humor, but it’s shorter … Continue reading →

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It’s Educational

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Nathan

The Lurking Horror – This Infocom text adventure game is heavily inspired by the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft. It includes references to the Zork series, and I’ve seen suggestions that it might be part of the same universe, but … Continue reading →

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Rapid-Fire References from Space

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Nathan

Beth told me recently that she associates these two movies we watched this weekend with each other. They do have some things in common, but very different tones. As usual, there are SPOILERS for both. Flight of the Navigator – … Continue reading →

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The Academic Abyss

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Nathan

Katabasis, by R.F. Kuang – The title is an ancient Greek term for a journey to the underworld, and that is what happens in this book. It’s set in a world where magic is a respected academic discipline, and the … Continue reading →

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If Found, Send to Sorhed (the Postage Is Prepaid)

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Nathan

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, by Garth Nix – Art student Susan Arkshaw has just turned eighteen and come to London seeking information on her absent father. She tries to confront her mother’s old boyfriend, who’s actually a crime boss. … Continue reading →

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