I'm Chase.

I’m a writer, TTRPG hobbyist, lapsed academician, and occasional baseball fan. This is a crudely organized hub for my online activities.

2026 in a Nutshell

It’s 2026, and once again I’m trying to spend less time doom-scrolling and more time doing things I love and things that further my goals. I have lofty goals for this year, and I have no idea if I can achieve them. No harm in trying, though. Last updated April…Continue reading “2026 in a Nutshell”

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260524-2320

I have read the last of Earthsea, and I plan to write the last several posts of my Earthsea series tomorrow. Ged is on the other wind, and there is…

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260523-2245

Another day, another century of baseball played. I'm behind on everything, but tonight I'm going to listen to Jazz Classics w/H. Johnson on WABE out of Atlanta for a bit…

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260522-2356

I love baseball. Baseball is a beast that cannot be slain. Until next time.

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260522-2359

21 May 202622 May 2026

College baseball tournament season is hell on a writing schedule. Until next time.

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260520-2355

This leg of the journey has not gone as anticipated. I have traveled, fought off a really terrible allergy flair up, traveled some more, worked more than expected, and over…

Analysis & Reviews…

Earthsea Deep Read: The Other Wind, Chapter 3

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 3: The Dragon Council Length: 25…

Analysis & Reviews…

Earthsea Deep Read: The Other Wind, Chapter 2

18 May 202619 May 2026

In this series, I’ll be working my way through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea works and analyzing her prose chapter by chapter. Spoilers follow. Chapter 2: Palaces Length: 31 pages Setting: Havnor…

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260517-2359

17 May 202618 May 2026

Hanging in there. Back tomorrow.

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260516-2310

I'm still recovering from a busy end-of-week. We'll get back to Earthsea after I've had closer to eight consecutive hours of sleep. Until next time.

Captain’s Log: Stardate 260515-2350

No time today for an Earthsea post. I spent yesterday on the road from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m., and then I was at the day job at 5 a.m.…