Okay, all my old notepin journal entries are now crossposted! So I deleted that. I'm much happier having my thoughts somewhere I have control, and the ability to make a backup. I still haven't decided exactly how I want to use this blog, but I'm starting to figure it out, I think.
I'm going to add patreon posts to the RSS feed, when I remember! Those won't show up in the archives because they don't get their own page, they're just links, but they'll show up in the feed. I don't know if I'll ever get any followers that use RSS feeds, but I like to have it there anyway. I used to LOVE RSS feeds before google reader was viciously murdered back in the day, and I hope enough people start using them again that I can go back to checking mine regularly!
I have an idea for a big art project I want to tackle. Two, maybe? One is definitely much more fleshed out than the other, though. As soon as I finish posting the fic I'm writing, I really want to dive into either a small, angsty, Stolas-centric fangame, or a storyboard of some sort.
Unfortunately, I haven't thought of a concept yet for a storyboard. I have for the game, but that would be a much bigger, more labor-intensive project, especially if I'm working on it solo. So I haven't made up my mind yet, and might make a post on patreon about it if I still haven't in a few weeks. For now, I'm still mulling.
On to some recommendations!
I have been thinking a LOT about philosophy, how to get reliable information, sources, and human nature lately. I kind of always have, but... it's really been in the forefront of my mind since november. And there are two youtube channels I like listening to that have helped me process a lot of my thoughts.
The first is PhilosophyTube. I've been watching Abigail Thorn's videos for years, and they always present interesting information that makes me think. Her recent ones, especially, have encouraged me to think more. Engaging that critical thinking brain is really important right now, when so many aspects of life in the US seem to be designed to get us to stop. So I really value the time I've spent listening to them.
The other channel I've been listening to is Behind the Bastards. I suspect most people are aware of that one already, but it's well known for a good reason! Listening to a journalist who has a long history of fighting fascism discuss public figures and giving an overview of their life and politics and choices has been really eye-opening, and I've learned a lot. I think what I appreciate most, though, is the fairness, and the willingness to admit when something was incorrect, or important factors and circumstances were overlooked. It's so hard to discuss really hateful people without losing sight of the fact that they are still people, and capable of making mistakes, and also capable of being decent at times, especially when it's part of a strategy. In some ways, the fact that they are people, and not monsters, actually makes their choices so much worse.
I don't think I'm at my most eloquent today, I'm pretty tired. I'll try to put together my thoughts, and maybe do a more comprehensive breakdown and analysis, another time. For now, I hope everyone is trying to stay curious, and keeping their spirits up, despite.... y'know. Everything.