Monthly Archives: February 2022

It’s “only” dialogue

Posted on February 24, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

Wow. My high school daughter is taking Drama Lit and just found out she has to write a 10-page play before she can take the final. “It should only take a couple days,” according to the teacher, “because it’s only … Continue reading →

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Chicago cemetery circa 1998

Posted on February 20, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

A photo of me in Chicago, 1998. I’m so goth I shit bats. Make sure to listen to “Burn” by the Cure (off of THE CROW movie soundtrack) or “It’s No Good” by Depeche Mode, for the full effect.

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We’re all time traveling, just in one direction

Posted on February 19, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

Butterfly effect. I think about it constantly. That’s why I have anxiety disorder. ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment or contact the author here 

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Video game inspired prop replicas

Posted on February 18, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

I recently made the Nuka-Cola bottle, Buffout and Wasteland Survival Guide props in the above picture, and gave them away as prizes for the FALLOUT SCAVENGER HUNT 2021. I’ve also made bottles of Daytripper (based on the item in Fallout 4) … Continue reading →

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I named my horse Shadowfax in Stardew Valley

Posted on February 17, 2022 by J.L. Hilton
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Try-It Tuesday: DEATH AND TAXES

Posted on February 15, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

Today I played DEATH AND TAXES, a 2020 indie game similar to Papers Please, where players take on the role of the Grim Reaper in a bureaucratic afterlife. DEATH AND TAXES has a branching narrative with loads of dialog options … Continue reading →

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Firefly/Serenity Planetary Postmarks

Posted on February 2, 2022 by J.L. Hilton

After the heartbreaking cancellation of FIREFLY (2002) and the release of its companion movie SERENITY (2005), I spent many years making jewelry for cosplayers and fans known as Browncoats. I founded the annual Raleigh Can’t Stop the Serenity charity event … Continue reading →

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