http://patrickgwhalen.com A place where history never rests Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:32:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en No, this isn’t an expose on the scientific principles of time I logged into my site today to get a look at something and realized it had been over a month since my last posting. I am flabbergasted and deeply apologize for my disregard of this hallowed, um…blog. Yes, anyway, I hope everyone is [...]]]> http://patrickgwhalen.com/2010/03/how-time-does-fly/ The latest audio dram from Spirit Blade Productions is a dramatic re-envisioning of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." I just downloaded it and can tell you that this listener has high hopes that Spirit Blade Productions will be around for a long time to come.]]> http://patrickgwhalen.com/2010/02/audio-drama-reinvented/ My initial thought on taking this class was that it was going to be somewhat akin to a cakewalk. Then I turned in my first essay of only 250 words. When it was returned, and let me be frank, I was horrified at all of the ink on my paper. It was less than a page of my opinion of a story and the professor wrote more than a page explaining why it earned the grade of 68. 68!]]> http://patrickgwhalen.com/2010/02/english-essay-rant/ For the seasoned and novice camper alike, it does take the proper equipment and advice in order to completely enjoy a week or weekend in the great outdoors. There is a fine line between taking too much and taking too little. The process can take time, but don't let the fear of forgetting something keep you from the adventure.]]> http://patrickgwhalen.com/2010/02/camping-season-is-just-around-the-corner/ I truly desire the Virtual Forager missions to continue, but there does need to be more participation. Subsequently, before a Forager mission is launched, there must be at least 5 participants registered to play.]]> http://patrickgwhalen.com/2010/02/virtual-forager-entry/