This is a fascinating article on the history of a very early CRPG, Oregon Trail. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241219-the-oregon-trail-how-a-50-year-old-video-game-defined-america Fast forward to the 2020s, as the industry has grown and more developers have stepped forward, so have perspectives widened too. Season, I think, is a great example of that, sitting alongside Oregon Trail. https://store.steampowered.com/app/695330/SEASON_A_letter_to_the_future I am thankful that […]

Near Pecos, New Mexico. December, 2024

Dear Rodly. You and your family have always inspired me. I am so thankful that you have found a great team at nXscale and that they celebrate what you bring to them as a coworker and a person. I know that for all kinds of reasons, your road has not been an easy one. And […]

Are you looking for a talented 3D Artist for game development? Are you looking for someone who will also bring superb organizational skills, an ability to produce strong documentation accompanying their work, and an absolutely winning attitude? Then look no further than my colleague Wesley Adams here. ^_^ During our collaboration on an exciting project […]

Fall sun and flowers Santa Fe, New Mexico. October, 2024

It was such a pleasure catching up with Jane Brien the Director of Alumni Affairs for Bard College, on her recent visit to Santa Fe to connect with Alumni and supporters of Bard’s educational mission. I would also like to express my thanks to Malia K. Du Mont, the VP and Chief of Staff at […]

Ponderosa, New Mexico. June 2024.

In the aftermath of the terrible shooting at former President Trump’s rally, I am reminded of my conversation on The Ask podcast with New York Times Opinion columnist and bestselling author David French about his book: Divided We Fall. A poignant mediation on a possible future United States plagued and ruined by politically fueled violence. […]

Thankful for my good health, the health of my parents, my sister, her children and husband, and the rest of my family. I miss Frankie so much but I am thankful he is at peace now. Thankful for my friendships. Thankful for the professional opportunities and experiences I have had over the past two years. […]