It’s hard not to mock the classic “hang in there, baby” sign, or it’s recent equivalents in rose gold calligraphy. It’s so vapidly upbeat, oblivious to the complicated obstacles that stand in the way of happiness or success, as if finding fulfillment is a matter of telling yourself to do it. And yet, here I am, scrolling Pinterest for the perfect computer wallpaper that says “create”.
Death and History in Heaven’s Vault
I briefly posted about the game Heaven’s Vault on Facebook when I first heard about it, and now, thanks to the Steam summer sale, I’ve played it!
Research Progress Notes: Week of July 1st
The end is near.
Research Progress Notes: Week of June 24th
This week I did my research due diligence and thought about medieval Sicily in a new context.
Quick Take: The Frostrune
I played an amazing (and free!) mobile game a few weeks ago, and it helped keep me sane.
Research Progress Notes: Week of June 17th
The biggest thing stopping me from leaving my apartment in Palermo on any given day is how hard it is to open the door. Thank God for scanners and digital editions of manuscripts.
Where does creativity go?
Over the past 10 years, I’ve watched myself shift modes of self expression, from artistic and metaphorical to literary and literal. Am I less creative than I used to be, or do I just not have any patience for obfuscation?
Watercolor on paper, c. 2006. I imagined what it would be like to have wings but no arms.
