The State of the Stack
Updates for the week of 01/15/25
Welcome to our ongoing installment of ‘The State of the Stack’, a bi-weekly monthly newsletter that will take a look at where we are, where we’re going, and what you - my wonderful subscribers - can look forward to here on our website.
First of all, I want to thank you so very much for subscribing to my newsletter. It’s been a joy to write and knowing that there are people out there actually reading it makes it all that more special. This has been a fantastic opportunity for me and I deeply appreciate you all coming along for the ride.
THE BIG NEWS is that we are going PAID! Now, hold on. I know what you’re thinking:
Woah, woah, wait a minute, dude…Christmas just cost me a home equity loan and now you want to me to pay for something I was getting for free, like, 20 seconds ago? What does that mean for me, your loyal FREE subscriber?
Basically, nothing at all. Every article, every insightful stanza, every cheap attempt at humor or pathetic grasp for validation is still absolutely FREE. You don’t have to do anything differently. However, I want to offer you the opportunity to support my work financially because, honestly, this isn’t as easy as it looks. So, if you like what you’re reading and you find value in my work, I invite you to become a paid subscriber. Thank you.
Okay some logistics. Our posting has been a bit slapdash of late, especially with the holidays, so we’re locking into a definite schedule. Here’s when you can expect new articles:
Monday
Thursday
Occasional bonus post (Saturday or Sunday)
In Case You Missed It:
We got a ‘free market’ lesson from a 12-year-old in The Last Carton of Eggs
A different way to debate in I Only Argue with People Who Agree with Me
I explore ‘what goes around, comes around’ in This is How the Universe Works
And a reminder:
Beyond the Azure Wastes - has become its own Substack newsletter. It focuses on fantasy/science fiction short stories and serialized novels. Along with story-telling, We’re currently building a new role-playing game (RPG). I’ll talk about it’s construction and what I think makes for great, creative, and realistic gameplay/story-telling. So if you’re interested in following my fiction writing, you can subscribe HERE. Thanks again!
That’s it for this edition. So, leave a comment and let us know what you’re thinking. And remember, if you see an article you really like, please share it with others on your drug platform of choice. Thank you all very much. You keep reading, I’ll keep writing.
Cover Photo: Woodlands at Lang Farm Homeowners Association