Open Questions: A Goblin Admits Her Inadequacies

goblin woman wearing glasses sitting at desk in study with pen/inkwell and open book, surrounded by books, paper, and candles

Have I ever heard the words of God? The God, any god? If I have, I confess that I couldn’t recognize the voice of God within my mind, and if anyone has ever divulged such words to me from their own received revelation, the divine inspiration of their word escapes me. And like so many others, I have never heard the spoken voice of God in my ear. Perhaps you can identify.

A Missive From the Clouds, in Which is My Head

Do you suppose I’m spending too much time in the imaginary? I suppose I might be. Yet I drift, here at my computer, absent any fires to put out. Here’s the thing, though: the imaginary may not be real, but you better believe it exists. And as something that exists, it certainly can produce effects … Read more

El Origen de los Elfos

La niña le preguntó a la abuela: << ¿Cómo llegaron a ser los elfos? ¿Quienes eran los primeros? >>. Y respondió la abuela: Cuando nuestro mundo era joven, y Golarion sólo tenía cespedes y animales simples, no había ningún ser enalmado en la superficie de la tierra. La diosa Alseta le pidió al Rey Sobre … Read more

Social Control and Social Media

First: my annual hosting bills are coming due, so thanks to all you who support me on my recently-resurrected Patreon. Over the past decade, I’ve come to terms with how unlikely it is that my creative endeavors will ever pay me a living wage, but they can at least pay for the cost of making … Read more

Clobberin’ Time – Leviticus 18:22, 20:13 – Dark Chocolate Book

Today’s Chocolate: Alter Eco Classic Blackout Today’s Passage: Leviticus 18:22, 20:13 I took a mental health hiatus from my Bible study blog, Chocolate Book, in October of 2018. I’d been making my way through Exodus, and once or twice I’ve tried to resume where I left off, but couldn’t write the post. So, instead, today we’re hopping … Read more

A Portrait of the Artist as a Quitter

In late 2018, I injured my back at work. The injury precipitated a nervous breakdown, as the pain from the injury wouldn’t go away, confirming my worst fears. I quit my job and moved in with my parents to try to recuperate physically and mentally. And I tried to continue making art. I produced The … Read more