This personal archive of Musings (aka my weblog) functions as a database for interesting fanfiction I came across, as well as for my own work on (among other things) autism, bisexuality, fan studies, King Alfred of Wessex, mermaids, music & (ludo)musicology, martial arts, (neuro)psychology, video games, the medium formerly known as TV, and random nerdiness. I hope that you’ll enjoy browsing through my Musings (Blog).
Last year, I wrote an article exploring the broader implications of climate change on the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). In this blog, I aim to delve deeper into a specific aspect: the impact of climate change…
This short article was originally published in Dutch in Lembas, the magazine of the Tolkien society Unquendor, accompanied by one of my own dragon illustrations.
In 2024, the term brain rot was crowned Word of the Year, capturing the zeitgeist of an era grappling with the effects of digital overconsumption.
Last week, I had the privilege of joining an incredible workshop with Ali Abdaal and Izzy Sealey. We explored our lives, dreams, and values and created what I’m calling my 10-Year Becoming Board.
To make sure the NeuroSpicy Planner truly meets the diverse needs of its users—so many people, so many perspectives—I decided to test it by designing cultural probe, adapted to my no-budget situation.
Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps in language learning or someone fluent in ten languages, this blog offers tips and insights to help you turn your 2025 polyglot goals into achievable habits and…
A crossover between ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Star Trek’, published under the pseudonym of Galaxiulo (2024).