About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Monthly Archives: January 2008
Interesting Poetry – The Cremation of Sam McGee
Returning to the interesting poetry, we come to “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Robert Service. This is another long one, but I can most definitely excerpt it. What follows has stuck in my head with little need for refreshment … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Once More With Feeling
Once More With Feeling by Crazy-88 Length: 12 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Neon Genesis Evangelion Rating: 5/5 “Once More With Feeling” is a Neon Genesis Evangelion fic based on the implied anime-series ending (Shinji is included in the sea of LCL) … Continue reading
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AddThis.com
As you may have noticed, I’ve switched from using Sociable (That “Share and Enjoy:” plugin) to AddThis.com for providing easy-access bookmarking. (As well as adding a second button for the feed) I figure it’s a win-win situation since it has … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Best Laid Schemes
Best Laid Schemes by Don Sample Length: 5 Chapters + Prologue Sources: Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rating: 4.5/5 This is a “Xander gets magical powers” story with a twist. What if Sirius Black, in an attempt to protect … Continue reading
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Interesting Poetry – The Walrus and the Carpenter
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright– And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. — The Walrus And … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – A Surviving Mau
A Surviving Mau by Usagi-Hasano Length: 8 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Ranma ½, Sailor Moon Rating: 5/5 An insanely cute six-year-old boy with cat ears and a tail fighting for justice. Sound like an anime? Well, not unless you can get … Continue reading
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Interesting Poetry – The Chimney-Sweeper, London
Today, being rather busy, I can’t provide much commentary. Instead, I’ll be providing two short poems from William Blake’s “Songs of Experience”, hoping to make up for that. Both are excerpts, so be sure to click the citation links for … Continue reading
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