Category Archives: Essays

My Backlog of Books To Read

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Tim Dodge

People tell me that life allegedly slows down during the hot summer months. Given that I have yet to eat dinner before 8 p.m. this week, I feel a bit skeptical about that statement. However, let’s stipulate that it might … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on ‘A Christmas Carol’

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Tim Dodge

It’s a classic fantasy story, with ghosts and time travel. It’s a story of hope and redemption, showing that there is good even in the worst of us, and no matter how badly you’ve messed up, there is always time to set things right. Continue reading →

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On Religion and Human Tragedy

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Tim Dodge

Today, one preacher had a golden opportunity to reach out to his listeners and give them the warmth of God’s love. And he blew it. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things I Love About Dragon*Con

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Tim Dodge

Continuing my re-cap of Dragon*Con, here are the top 10 things I like about it. Continue reading →

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Dragon*Con 2010: Costumes

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tim Dodge

I have concluded that there are two types of people who attend Dragon*Con: Those who seize those four days every Labor Day weekend to cast their inhibitions to the wind, put on the costume of their choice, and become someone else; and people who don’t, people whose idea of dressing up is a T-shirt with a funny logo on it. Continue reading →

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