Go on the internet and say you don't like something and you'll immediately be graced with misspelled cuss words, racism, sexism, and the general frothing of humanity's dregs. Or at least get a fervent, "Nuh-uh!" But did you know that the way you say something changes the reaction you get? If you experience a book, … Continue reading Why I Hate What You Love
2016 was kind of like playing Jenga with a mongoose while wearing a top hat and getting an enema from an oompa-loompa. Awkward, uncomfortable, and you're not quite sure how it happened. However, I'd like to focus on the good. Early in 2016, I decided I wanted to track and follow how much art I consumed, … Continue reading 2016: A Year in Art
To all those who follow my blog and to all those who just happened to click on this one with the kind of curiosity you only find when you've already seen everything else on the internet... I've been doing a lot of thinking about Fencing With Ink over the last year, trying to find out … Continue reading Dear Followers: FWI is Splitting in Two! Pick your Poison
This is the finale in a series. As my life changes, I have less time for video games, and while this may seem like a childish thing to leave behind for many, this series is about what true pieces of art video games can be, and how they've impacted me. PREVIOUS POSTS: Number 10, Number … Continue reading A Farewell to Video Games: My Top Ten (#1)
Slight Star Trek/Star Trek Into Darkness Spoilers Ahead... So, in the year 2013, I finally tried out Star Trek for the first time in my life. I was never a Trekkie. I never hated the show, but I never really watched it. I don't know why, I mean my parents watched Next Generation when I … Continue reading Move on, Fanboys, Move On
I want to fill you guys in on a few things going on with the site, both for better and for worse. FIRST, THE OOPS I made a major boo-boo. As many of you know, this site used to be called "Crosslenz," but I changed the title to "Fencing With Ink." However, I realized that … Continue reading Oopsies and Updates from Fencing With Ink/Crosslenz
For such a culture of entertainment, we sure are against the stuff. When is the last time you danced? Prom? A club in college? You ever notice how rare dancing has become? If you watch a lot of old movies and read a lot of old books, you'll see that social dances were remarkably common. … Continue reading Non-Participants
I love me some Final Fantasy. Maybe it's the gameplay, maybe it's the world of monsters, maybe it's the emphasis on story, but these RPGs are among the best. However, there are some things that just plain suck. I've played a number of Final Fantasy Games and I'm starting to see some trends that I … Continue reading 10 Things I Want to See in the Next Final Fantasy Game
Last night, my wife and I watched "Fiddler on the Roof" for the first time in forever (it's a 3-hour movie; you have to schedule it in). This is not only my favorite musical, but easily my favorite movie of all time. The songs are pitch-perfect and the story is well told and beautifully presented, … Continue reading Old Musicals: The Loves and Hates
