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Category Archives: Essays

A section for long articles written from the author’s perspective.

A Writer’s Case For Markdown

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Following from a good 2017 essay, I make the writer’s case for markdown.

Perspectives From Japan On Watching Movie Credits

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Examining views in Japan on whether one should sit through the credits of a movie.

Our Town: “Pretty Enough For All Normal Purposes”

Nicholas A. Ferrell

“Emily, you make me tired. Now stop it. You’re pretty enough for all normal purposes.”

Searching for School Days’ Nice Boat

Nicholas A. Ferrell

All aboard the nicest boat.

How Minds Social Gets Hashtags Right

Nicholas A. Ferrell

While Minds handles hashtags correctly, hashtags are still terrible.

Bill’s Secret Garden – A Pokémon Generation 1 Urban Legend

Nicholas A. Ferrell

Remembering a unique take on a classic Pokémon RBY urban legend.