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This time of year is hard for me, for a multitude of reasons. It's often hard for me to remember the parts that are great, too. Often...

This time of year is hard for me, for a multitude of reasons. It's often hard for me to remember the parts that are great, too. Often writing is the best way I know how to work through those thoughts.

https://neddonovan.medium.com/when-christmas-changes-a-story-of-loss-love-and-new-traditions-c45e127fe648

#Christmas #Grieving #tradition #family

This resonates with me as a person who can't have biological children but has always wanted to be a father. My wife and I are beginning...

This resonates with me as a person who can't have biological children but has always wanted to be a father. My wife and I are beginning an adoption journey but I often think about those I view as parental figures. My parents are only part of the list.

https://lifewithoutchildren.com/every-one-of-us-is-a-unique-work-of-art-whether-we-have-kids-or-not-c9a0abe3204c?sk=v2%2Fcdf57ed0-d1a1-4f7d-961e-3377cd1a0bdd

Me and Harry Aspinwall went through some things today playing this BEAUTIFUL RPG by Elliot Davis. If The Time We Have isn’t on your list...

Me and Harry Aspinwall went through some things today playing this BEAUTIFUL RPG by Elliot Davis.

If The Time We Have isn’t on your list yet, you should fix that, asap.

Y’all. Not enough people are talking about Colman Domingo on the Warriors concept album. Jesus Christ he’s so goddamn good....

Y’all. Not enough people are talking about Colman Domingo on the Warriors concept album. Jesus Christ he’s so goddamn good.

https://music.apple.com/us/album/still-breathin/1769091603?i=1769091760

When you’re spending a couple weeks living outside the city for some holiday shenanigans but you have to go back in for some audition...

When you’re spending a couple weeks living outside the city for some holiday shenanigans but you have to go back in for some audition appointments anyways…coffee on the ~2hr commuter train at 630am.

Thanks to Gotham FC for keeping my head warm this slushy sleety morning.

My wife bought me a gift and they’re an affront to god. They might be the scariest thing I’ve ever seen. I love them.

My wife bought me a gift and they’re an affront to god. They might be the scariest thing I’ve ever seen. I love them.

I memorize things by handwriting them. I have a *long* monologue to memorize tonight. My hand is cramping. So I'm trying new...

I memorize things by handwriting them. I have a *long* monologue to memorize tonight. My hand is cramping. So I'm trying new pencil-holding techniques.

Y'all. Handwriting is crazy. One small adjustment and my hand immediately stops cramping but my legibility takes a steep dive

As you can see, Jeff and I talk about the real stuff#Balatro

As you can see, Jeff and I talk about the real stuff

#Balatro

Goddamn it I *love* musical theatre. This post is absolutely about Wicked. I shall see it many more times.

Goddamn it I *love* musical theatre.

This post is absolutely about Wicked.

I shall see it many more times.

Are people out here just genuinely hating their spouses? That amount of people who seem surprised that I am excited for them to meet my wife...

Are people out here just genuinely hating their spouses? That amount of people who seem surprised that I am excited for them to meet my wife is honestly concerning. She’s the goddamned best. Obviously. Y'all should meet her.

I wouldn't have known that if Andy hadn't called and asked. If you know someone going through loss, consider being the person to...

I wouldn't have known that if Andy hadn't called and asked. If you know someone going through loss, consider being the person to offer that space. They may say no! But they also might find a catharsis they didn't know they needed.

At least, that's what happened for me.
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When my mom died, that same friend called and gave me the same opportunity. It taught me so much about myself, how I wanted to remember my...

When my mom died, that same friend called and gave me the same opportunity. It taught me so much about myself, how I wanted to remember my parents, and also that I wanted to share them as much as I could. To this day, sharing stories of my parents is a balm to my soul.
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When my father passed away an acquaintance who I did a musical with called me out of the blue and asked me if I wanted to introduce Dad to...

When my father passed away an acquaintance who I did a musical with called me out of the blue and asked me if I wanted to introduce Dad to someone new. I hadn't considered it, but yes. I desperately, desperately did. For the next hour I got to keep his memory fresh.
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If you know someone going through the loss of a loved one, if you have the emotional space, ask them to introduce you to who they lost. Sit...

If you know someone going through the loss of a loved one, if you have the emotional space, ask them to introduce you to who they lost. Sit and hear about this person. Memories are special because they're kept fresh and shared.
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Everyone who plays TTRPGs has that one person they text or DM random bits and bobs from their active session along with a text that says...

Everyone who plays TTRPGs has that one person they text or DM random bits and bobs from their active session along with a text that says “ignore this”, right? Or just me.

The 2025 AFWC is already under way as submissions are open at the Cusco WebFest!Submit today to get ranked on the 2025...

The 2025 AFWC is already under way as submissions are open at the Cusco WebFest!

Submit today to get ranked on the 2025 AFWC!

https://filmfreeway.com/cuscowebfest

#AudioFiction #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #ActualPlay #Podcast #Festival #FilmFestival #Awards
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Some exciting numbers for Year 2 of the Audio Fiction World Cup:- 66% increase in total projects recognized in the AFWC- More than 4x the...

Some exciting numbers for Year 2 of the Audio Fiction World Cup:

- 66% increase in total projects recognized in the AFWC
- More than 4x the number of non-USA projects in the AFWC
- A 60/40 split between Scripted Fiction and Actual Play projects
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There is still a TON of movement possible on this chart with the results still left to be incorporated! (Not all completed festivals have...

There is still a TON of movement possible on this chart with the results still left to be incorporated! (Not all completed festivals have reported final results yet and are therefore not yet calculated)
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🚨🚨🚨 AFWC NOVEMBER UPDATE 🚨🚨🚨We're coming into the end of the year with a TIE FOR FIRST PLACE! We will have our final...

🚨🚨🚨 AFWC NOVEMBER UPDATE 🚨🚨🚨

We're coming into the end of the year with a TIE FOR FIRST PLACE! We will have our final rankings before year's end with final results calculated.

#AFWC #AudioFiction #ActualPlay #FictionPodcast #AudioDrama
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IT’S TIME, Y’ALL. GOTHAM FC PLAYOFF MATCH! Let’s go BATS!!!#GothamFC #LetsGoBats #NWSL

IT’S TIME, Y’ALL. GOTHAM FC PLAYOFF MATCH!

Let’s go BATS!!!

#GothamFC #LetsGoBats #NWSL