Author Archives: Merlin

Sunday’s Wisdom #330: Eye to Eye

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Merlin

“If we listen to each other’s heart We’ll find we’re never too far apart And maybe love is the reason why For the first time ever we’re seeing it Eye to eye.” – from “Eye to Eye,” from A Goofy … Continue reading →

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A Suggestion for Nintendo

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Merlin

Nintendo is arguably the single foremost producer of video games in the world, being both one of the earliest pioneers of the medium and one of the most aggressive in furthering the technology of such. They have reaped the rewards … Continue reading →

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Girl Meets World Meets Merlin’s Musings

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Merlin

There are times I want to curse YouTube, and times I want to bless YouTube. Introducing me to Girl Meets World counts as one of the latter. As the direct sequel to the classic Boy Meets World, the story of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #329: Persevering Love

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Merlin

“What is grief, if not love persevering?” – The Vision, WandaVision Episode 8, “Previously On” This quote comes from a moment where Wanda is mourning a devastating loss. It’s not the first such loss she has suffered, and, unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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Why Not Pay for Premier Access on Disney Plus

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Merlin

Disney Plus: the new online streaming platform for many (not all) of the titles which this multinational multi-billion dollar company owns, including those produced by the other studios it owns, like Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and now Fox. It has something … Continue reading →

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The Honor Harrington Series, by David Weber

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Merlin

Oh, how little did I know about what I was getting into when I read On Basilisk Station, the beginning of the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. I have, thus far, read only the main series of the Honor-verse, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #328: The Need for Vigilance

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Merlin

“Villains who twirl their mustaches are easily spotted. Those who clothe themselves in good deeds are easily camouflaged. …she or someone like her will always be with us, waiting for the right climate in which to flourish, spreading fear in … Continue reading →

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The Stranger Things Book Tag

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Merlin

So, this tag is really old. I was tagged many moons ago, but the obligations of life really took a toll last year. My apologies for the great delay. Better late than never, eh? I, like both Moya and The … Continue reading →

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Merlin

Hey! Look! It’s a review for a recent game! For once, I am not years late to the party! Yay! 😉 The general premise of most games in The Legend of Zelda franchise is that there is a great evil … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Wisdom #327: The First Link in the Chain

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Merlin

“There are some words I’ve known since I was a schoolboy. ‘With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.’ Those words were uttered by … Continue reading →

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