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Posted on December 30, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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I was actually really set to record some music that I thought would be decent. But then I got muscle spasms/cramps in my arms because I am a girly man and will never be governer of California. So instead I did a shitty…
Posted on April 22, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The best thing about writing is you can get better at it by doing other things. I spent a good portion of the day learning JS and practicing guitar. As I was making a salad just now the thought occurred to me that I…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craft, Creativity, Java, JS, Learning, Productivity, Programming, Writing
Posted on April 18, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a difference between production and creativity. The tactile inspiration of a rotary phone, the subtle suggestions of mechanical motion, are these the origins of creativity. Was creativity easier for Blixa Bargeld in the 80’s? Or is creativity easier for all of us…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: 1980's, 1990's, Art, Berlin Wall, Blixa Bargeld, Craft, Craftsmship, Creativity, Music, Productivity, Rotary Phones, Writing
Posted on April 17, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The modern day certainly isn’t romantic. You need time for romance. And the modern day is all about instant access. So, it’s no surprise that sepia hued conceptions of lone desks in sparse rooms reeking of whiskey jar with reality. And this jarring leads…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Craft, Creativity, Modernity, Productivity, Writing
Posted on April 16, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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In any case the TL; DR version of this is every time you sit down to write or learn; you’re not only doing it one more time but also one less. Cause the Grim Reaper is standing right there, playing Yo-Yo, and sometimes…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Death, Illness, Life, Mortality, Musings, Productivity, Programming, Studying, Time, Writing
Posted on April 16, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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The pines creaked and swayed. Cold settled like a chill blanket as the sun slowly sank. If I followed the advice I’ve found in some writers guides I’d have never arranged words in that particular order. Those sentences wouldn’t exist. Description is gauche you…
Posted on April 4, 2019
by Alex V. Weir
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Just some odds and ends on the creative process. You notice a lot when you take the time to write things out. Also, it’s the 2nd quarter of 2019 – O dear… *(Nonetheless has an E.) ~ So there actually was a mistake but…this…
Tag: Writing
Reaching for Content in the Spirit of Walt
Posted on December 30, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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I was actually really set to record some music that I thought would be decent. But then I got muscle spasms/cramps in my arms because I am a girly man and will never be governer of California. So instead I did a shitty…
Category: Alex Weir, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Impromptu, Music, Rants, Vlog, Writing
The Best Thing about Writing
Posted on April 22, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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The best thing about writing is you can get better at it by doing other things. I spent a good portion of the day learning JS and practicing guitar. As I was making a salad just now the thought occurred to me that I…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Art, Craft, Creativity, Java, JS, Learning, Productivity, Programming, Writing
Is it Easier? (Vlog)
Posted on April 18, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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There’s a difference between production and creativity. The tactile inspiration of a rotary phone, the subtle suggestions of mechanical motion, are these the origins of creativity. Was creativity easier for Blixa Bargeld in the 80’s? Or is creativity easier for all of us…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, Technology, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: 1980's, 1990's, Art, Berlin Wall, Blixa Bargeld, Craft, Craftsmship, Creativity, Music, Productivity, Rotary Phones, Writing
Is Now The Best Time To Be A Writer
Posted on April 17, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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The modern day certainly isn’t romantic. You need time for romance. And the modern day is all about instant access. So, it’s no surprise that sepia hued conceptions of lone desks in sparse rooms reeking of whiskey jar with reality. And this jarring leads…
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Craft, Creativity, Modernity, Productivity, Writing
One More and One Less
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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In any case the TL; DR version of this is every time you sit down to write or learn; you’re not only doing it one more time but also one less. Cause the Grim Reaper is standing right there, playing Yo-Yo, and sometimes…
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Death, Illness, Life, Mortality, Musings, Productivity, Programming, Studying, Time, Writing
Dudebro Six Figs – The New Approach to Writing
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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The pines creaked and swayed. Cold settled like a chill blanket as the sun slowly sank. If I followed the advice I’ve found in some writers guides I’d have never arranged words in that particular order. Those sentences wouldn’t exist. Description is gauche you…
Category: Current Events, Humor, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Culture, Minimalism, Trendy, Writing, Writing Guides
Handwriting vs Typing – What ya Notice
Posted on April 4, 2019 by Alex V. Weir
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Just some odds and ends on the creative process. You notice a lot when you take the time to write things out. Also, it’s the 2nd quarter of 2019 – O dear… *(Nonetheless has an E.) ~ So there actually was a mistake but…this…
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Psychology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Creativity, Lifestyle, Productivity, Writing
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