Author Archives: Ian

And We’re Back

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Ian

I return! I’ve tried to write this post at least twice now, over the past year-ish. So now I’m going to try and just write the short, FAQish and/or bullet points filled version of my comeback post. Where did you … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Ian

I’m alive. I’ve just had a whole bunch of stuff going down for the past like six months. Which I will unpack some other time. But I at least want y’all to know I did not evaporate completely. Not yet, … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Blog

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Ian

My internet’s been out for the past 36 hours. Except my phone, which doesn’t have enough bandwidth or data for me to do my day job. But you know what a phone connection is perfect for? Tethering to my computer … Continue reading →

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Rough Start

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Ian

I’m writing this from under a cozy blanket on my couch, propped up on a good pillow, and wearing a nice warm fleece pullover. The space heater’s going again after keeping it off most of the day, and I’m starting … Continue reading →

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The Start of Things

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Ian

I decided on a lark today that it might be fun to blog more this year. That’s the only goal I’m going to official commit to: just do more posts than last year. Which shouldn’t be hard. I’m currently thinking … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Ian

We did it! We made it to the end of the year. And what a shitty year it was for pretty much everyone. I’m having a hard time reflecting on the past year. My brain just doesn’t want to focus … Continue reading →

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I Made a Game: You Need to Build a Fire

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Ian

Hi everyone! I made a little Twine game this evening called You Need to Build a Fire. I’ve uploaded it here to share, so if you want to give it a whirl just click on the link below. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Lasagna, and Other Things

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Ian

Made this lasagna today. It uses zucchini instead of noodles, and hopefully won’t taste absolutely terrible or be a soggy mess, if I’m lucky. It’s one of the more complicated dishes I’ve made for myself in a while. The pandemic … Continue reading →

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Updated My Portfolio

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Ian

Hello everyone! Have you ever wanted to read some samples of my technical writing? See that I removed a broken link to the former Nautilus website? Look at some text? Then my newly updated portfolio page is for you! EXCITING … Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Ian

*Sheepishly walks back in, turns on the lights, starts taking chairs down off the tables and getting them set up* Hey all. It’s been a while since I last posted. The world’s been on fire, in one notable case extremely … Continue reading →

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