In which I complain and try to elucidate that most things — especially in the modern world! — fail in unusual and unpredictable ways, but fortunately, we can always start over.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

(A repost as it did not appear in Overcast.) In which I muse about how little we really teach about what and how to wear clothes.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muse about how little we really teach about what and how to wear clothes.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I start with a random suggestion and come up with… random stuff…By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I discover that there is another “once-a-day-in-August” challenge, and it relates to my favourite hobby, RPGs.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I consider some of the boundaries of knowledge that I’d like to know.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I discuss the Unravel series of games I’ve run (sometimes) at Enbicon, our local gaming convention — and thoughts about what I might do this year.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I celebrate a thought I’ve had before: that sometimes, it’s the nothing that matters.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I think back to a time when I was really scared, and how I’ve tried to not be scared (by trying to be scared) since.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I once more muse about life and work.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I find myself wandering away from the realization that I was wandering away from my session prep for an upcoming D&D game... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I discuss religion, and it's mild effect on me. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muse a little about listening to what would now be called "historical" broadcasts. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I reflect on a conversation about failing to reflect often enough Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I expose myself as a prepper -- of roleplaying game sessions. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I am vaguely inspired to consider a philosophical question -- I'm just not sure which one. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I attempt to remain conscious about being conscious... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muse about the state and power of radio. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I return to talking about my task management system again -- and it's limitation. And by way of that, everything else... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I find myself engrossed in talking about my latest videogame obsession... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muse about the knowledge gaps and experience that we all have, and how we might spread the magic a bit further. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muse about my close encounters with acting. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I start, as I often do, with my own ignorance and frustration. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I find no direction, know no rules, and simply talk about what comes to mind. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I celebrate the collection of story influences I've had for this day. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

When you start with nothing, you're bound to find something. Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I celebrate the chances I’ll have to be together with people, even if I’m too shy to really be there.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I explore the idea of gifts — and give examples of the worst and best gifts I’ve given.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which, I consider what I’m missing, and what might cause it to come back.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I regret only that I cannot hold a key in a bucket. If you want your very own copy of the lyrics to A Very Scary Solstice, visit the HP Lovecraft Historical Society and pick up their very … Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I regret only that I cannot hold a key in a bucket. If you want your very own copy of the lyrics to A Very Scary Solstice, visit the HP Lovecraft Historical Society and pick up their very … Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I muddle through a description of why I think everything is made of story.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I celebrate the unexpected twist of positive delight.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I consider the habit of repetition…By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I remember the one tree that we really owned for year after year…By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I explore the dark feelings which point me to wanting lighter feelings with more meaning.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I consider all the ways I appreciate the battle between shadow and brilliance…By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I celebrate a new source of learning and exploration for my hobby of making edible things for others…By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I say nice things about the season.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I tell you about the plans I think I have for the upcoming Dog Days of Advent.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Just a quick note to say: the holiday season has begun!By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

In which I sail adrift on the strong gusts following a decent theatre experience.By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Intention, Filtering Input Data, Hygiene for Information/Removing Stale Data, Data Hoarding, Finding Information, Gamify/Gamification, Pens & Pencils, Folders, KPIs, Owning The Inputs, Verstehen (German: to understand)... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

For the month of August, I'm participating in the Dog Days of Podcasting, a challenge to podcast every day. There are many participants; this one is mine. I call it "An A-Z of My (Dis)Organized Journey". Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Zen, Zeroing In, Zones, Zigzagging, Zeitgeist, Zero Waste, Zooming Out, Zest, Zoning Out, Zipping Through, Zzzs (get some sleep), Zero expectations, Zero Inbox, Zettelkasten method (and Zettels)... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Yearly Planning, Yielding, Yes or No, Yardsticks, Yin and Yang, You-Time, Yesterday’s Lessons, Youthful Energy, Yarn, Yield, Yearly Cycle, Your own system, You (it’s all about you), You’s (the multiple), Yearly review, Young/Youthful Energy, Yet to do, Yes (sometimes)... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Xerox Syndrome, eXit Strategy, Xenial Organization, Xenodochial, eXpansion, Xenon Flash, eXceptional, eXecution, eXamination, Xenobiology, Xenophrenology, Xenophilosophy, X-ray Vision, X Marks The Spot, X Factor... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Workflow, Willpower, Work-Life Balance, Wants vs. Needs, Wins, Workspaces, Winding Down, Weekly Reviews, Weekly Cycle, Write things down (as much as possible), Where is anything?, Waste of Time/Wasting Time, Wear and Tear, Wrappers, Weaving the day, Western Idealism, Wrestling control, Wavering, Whitespace, White paper, Wipe the Slate Clean, Wearin…

Velocity, Virtues, Volume Control, Vitality, Verify/Verification, Validity/Validation, Values/Value your values/know what’s valuable (to you), Verbing, Versioning, Variety, Vital Statistics, Visualizing/Visualization, Vivid, Vulnerable, Virtual Overlay/Virtual Spaces, Versatility… Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE

Urgency, Usability, Upskilling, Uncluttering, Unfinished Projects, Uplift, Universal (or not!), Underestimation, Use Cases, User, Usefulness, Utility/Utilities, Update your system periodically, Upkeep, Ultimate Goal/System/Aim, Ubiquitous, Understanding... Continue reading →By Mark the Encaffeinated ONE