I rather like my instructional page on writing effective dialogue. I created this new graphic for it.

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Rewatching ST:TNG L’Kor tells Worf the Klingons have chosen to remain in what was initially a Romulan POW camp, because if were known they were captured alive, that would bring dishonor on their family. The Romulan Tokath gave up his military career to spare their lives and lead their new settlement. The Klingon survivors, their…

Today’s 10 sq cm of retro #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart

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Part of my daily routine is practicing German for about 15m per day. With no particular practical goal.

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White antiracist hero: “A hired killer fired a bullet right at Cassius’ chest… just as Cassius was unsheathing his bowie knife, which took the hit and saved his life.”

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I’ve missed doing this! Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics

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Beautiful day for a walk.

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The Storyteller (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 14) A Bajoran village mystic names O’Brien his successor; Jake and Nog try to impress a teenaged faction leader

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