2022 was one hell of a year, and we can’t wait to see it gone. Here’s hoping 2023 is a lot better.
Why I’m Back…
If you’ve followed me on social media, you’ll know that I’ve tried to rebuild and resurrect this site now several times over the last few years. I’ve usually failed. But this time, I’m pretty determined to keep the faith – and the site – independent. Recent political changes and the purchase of Twitter – a publicly traded company – by the world’s richest man one of the world’s richest men… and the systemic deletion of all checks and balances at said company under the overused flag of ‘free speech’ has led to increased hate attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, liberal politicians, and Jewish people. There’s been a rise in racism on the platform, and plenty of other shit you wouldn’t want to discuss at your holiday dinner table with your grandmother.
On Being More Honest With Yourself…
I spent this morning looking into shared office spaces in town. Working from your living room is fine and dandy for a while, but it makes you an isolated workaholic with little or no social interaction outside your family. And that stifles creativity. Also, it means that your studio set is actually your living room. No,…
So This Week Has Sucked Thus Far… And Its Only Tuesday
I am not one to moan. At least, I try really, really hard not to moan. But this week, in no particular order: I’ve had to make two separate hospital appointments with a stroppy teenager. I’ve had to content with more massive hospital bills (despite having good health insurance). Our RAV4 EV has finally given up…
U.S. Healthcare Isn’t the NHS. But Neither System is Perfect.
Watching my friends make their own trip from Bristol, UK to just a few hundred miles further north on our side of the U.S., I’ve been reminded how quickly we humans adjust to things. We’ve only been in Portland since the end of August, just three and a bit months ahead of our friends, but…
Pushing the Boundaries of What’s Possible. Is it the Tech? Or is it Me?
As is the case with many of my Aminorjourney.com posts, this one today isn’t exactly work-related, but it isn’t exactly work-free either. You see, I’m on the lookout for some new camera gear, which I think should help me make better shows… or will it? In the past couple of weeks, I’ve taken to using my…
A Place To Call My Own
When you spend most of your day typing news articles for a rapidly-growing news site and most of your evening being a mom, the reality of trying to find time for yourself — taking time out — is tough. You’re last on the list. Bottom of the pile. Perhaps even below the origin axis. In the…
This… This Makes My Day
For reasons that I will explain later, I’ve had a pretty fun but tiring bank holiday weekend. I’ve been to a con (I’m no-longer a con virgin to one particular fandom I associate with), I’ve visited my mom, and I’ve managed to transform Aminorjourney.com from one server to another without killing anyone in the process. And…