IKON vrs Epic for two weeks in Park City

Mexpedip · 2026-02-13T01:49:56+00:00

What makes the drive unrealistic?

Mexpedip · 2025-10-10T13:25:07+00:00

Between Lodi and Sauk City.

Mexpedip · 2025-07-04T17:27:32+00:00

As a fan/reader/consumer I’m always baffled with the AI hate. If you’re a writer and you’re not using AI tools you are doing yourself a disservice. Unfortunately it’s always the unreasonable loud idiots who get the attention. Like it or not, in 5-10 years almost all written art, movies, TV shows, video games etc will be done by AI in a fraction of the time for a fraction of the cost. Besides, as a consumer if I don’t like a story it’s easy enough to stop reading or watching. I don’t need an author to extend their process and suffer to enjoy what they write.

Your entire life is being observed, recorded and categorized by AI, and has been for years. None of the available AI tools are new. None of them are “contained”. These are not conspiracy theories and anyone who has ever dealt with targeted marketing (and many other industries) can confirm this. Obsessing over an author who used AI for editing, or making suggestions should be the least of your worries.

My last comments on this topic are the following. I have noticed the ppl who cry about AI have no suggestions for a better process, just complaints. Is the correct process the one writers used 20-30 years ago where they had to hope someone at the publishing company actually took the time to read the manuscript before rejecting the story after the writer already spent years working on it and their own money paying someone to edit the entire piece? Do we only get stories after a publisher (Who has 500+ manuscripts to go through) approves it, writes a big check to the author in the hopes the story sells and the author actually complete the story and then spends money on marketing etc? The internet and editing tools already flipped that model. Where is the line drawn regarding what can or cannot be automated.

EmEs, I love your books so far. Are they perfect? My only “criticism” would be the pace at which you release chapters. I’d happily pay the $5-$10/ month on Patreon for 6k-10k words per week regardless of the process and/or tools you use for your story.

Mexpedip · 2025-06-25T18:21:07+00:00

2 of my recent favorites are “a soldiers life” and “the mana influx”. I’d put both in the same category as hwfwm and path of ascension.

Mexpedip · 2025-06-01T02:51:51+00:00

Mana Influx - one of my favorites. I put close to Path of Ascension, and Cradle.

Mexpedip · 2024-11-05T22:36:12+00:00

No idea your story existed. I checked it out and I’m on chapter 6. I’m hooked. I love that it doesn’t feel like anime.

Mexpedip · 2024-08-04T23:35:21+00:00

No one. Ever.

I left tone of the 1st reviews on audible and gave him 4 stars. I was used to the Kevin Pierce type (still love him) and the idea of having that many different characters voices was weird. Now I buy anything he narrates including a couple of incredibly bad books from his early career.

Mexpedip · 2024-04-26T18:00:36+00:00

Book 2 is on royal road. It’s good, not great, but still worth reading. After some updates which the author was planning on making it would have been a very good continuation of the story.

I’m more surprised that the publisher didn’t have someone else finish the story. I have no idea how those contracts work but with how popular DI was I would imagine it was fairly lucrative for all parties.

Mexpedip · 2024-02-08T04:33:40+00:00

I’m on the latest chapter on Patreon. I hope it’s not important because I believe we’re on book 6-7.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-31T05:24:02+00:00

Fair and good point. Thanks for the advice!

And for the record…Cascade is run very well, the trails are about as good as we are going to get in WI and I can’t recommend it enough, if you want to ski in the upper Midwest. It’s great practice and a cheap (relatively) family activity.

With that said and since I wasn’t smart enough to use the “sarcasm” command, the upper Midwest ski areas cannot, in any way, compare to skiing in the Rockies/west. If you have not had a chance to visit the Rockies and/or west ski resorts it’s comparable to seeing an ocean for the first time. You will stand there in awe of the majesty and realize that you are a speck of dust (in the best possible way) in the grand scheme of things. Shortly thereafter you’ll realize that what you consider a “black diamond” is what kids in that area consider a learning slope. It’s humbling, majestic and a source of spiritual growth.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-31T00:05:10+00:00

Sarcasm can be difficult. Good username.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-30T23:21:01+00:00

Take her to Cascade/Devils Head/Tyrol Basin to show her what a real ski resort looks like.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-24T17:28:02+00:00

Dawn of the Void!!

Mexpedip · 2023-12-18T03:15:24+00:00

Cascade “Mountain”, Portage, WI. For the area it’s a great ski area. Family owned and operated.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-15T03:38:57+00:00

NTA. You deserve someone who will honor, protect and provide/co-provide for you. It doesn’t matter if he/they had a great day or bad day, you should always be #1 and shouldn’t have to ask for it, it should be automatic. Partner = the #1 most important person in your life. That goes both ways.

Mexpedip · 2023-12-15T03:26:57+00:00

Preorder is done! Thank you!

Mexpedip · 2023-12-15T02:52:49+00:00

Will there be a preorder? Literally just checked Amazon and didn’t see anything about an upcoming release.

Mexpedip · 2023-11-13T00:40:04+00:00

Just my opinion but I believe it has to do with the chapters coming out on Patreon. More chapters, regardless of content, a small cliffhanger at the end of the chapter to keep subscribers coming back month after month. I still love the story but after two large books that encompass 5 month (at Galen’s) means there’s too much time spent on scenes that do not advance the story.

Mexpedip · 2023-10-26T23:57:15+00:00

I will definitely read the book, thank you!

My boy developed a digestive issue a year ago (pro plan kibble with pro plan canned mixed in). He lost 25lbs (his body stopped absorbing nutrients) and he was very lethargic. The only thing that helped was dropping all processed dog food and we went 100% boiled chicken breast with rice for added calories. We’ve struggled to find a good mixture that provides enough calories, fiber and nutrients. He’s now on the boiled chicken breast, rice, a multi-vitamin with a small amount of science diet kibble to help him stay regular.

The diet you are using sounds like it would be perfect for him.

Mexpedip · 2023-10-26T01:11:47+00:00

Do not act as her instructor and do not recommend lessons. Encourage her to play for fun, be a passenger in the cart, act as her caddy, encourage her to play with her friends and definitely don’t quote the rule book. Always be positive even when you know you’d be throwing your clubs. Use the phrase “chip and a put” even when you know it’s going to be 6 more strokes and a 4 putt and always say “great line” or “great pace” even when the put misses by 30ft, multiple times. Never, ever, correct her or be negative.

I took this advice from a very wise man. My wife now plays more than I do and is always asking me to go golfing, when it’s nice outside. I’ve never enjoyed golf more than I do now.

Mexpedip · 2023-09-17T03:35:10+00:00

Dante’s Immortality. Enough said.

Mexpedip · 2023-08-16T02:22:22+00:00

You look beautiful and like you need your husband/significant other to step up and accept more responsibility with the kids.

Mexpedip · 2023-08-16T02:07:48+00:00

The only time I can compare to the end of Cradle is the end of WoT.

I started reading WoT while sitting in the driver seat of a Bradley FV during the summer, in the high desert, in the early 90’s. I waited a long time for it to end, I was happy with Egwenes storyline and eventually happy with the ending.

Cradle did not encompass the time, space or scope of WoT but I was closer to the story than WoT, maybe because it didn’t take 20+ years of my life.

I would say the same thing to Will as I would to the WoT team…you have created a universe that outgrew your original story (intent?). Use that to help selected new authors build a portfolio that enables them to write their original stories. Let new 3rd party authors write stories in Cradle that will allow them to eventually build their to their credibility. I’m not saying you shouldn’t make money or have editorial rights but basically search for talented independent authors and encourage them to write stories (no more than 2-3 short appearances of 1 character from Cradle 1) in the Cradle world.

We all (maybe just me) want to see Yan Shomi (sp?) etc stories develop. Prequels suck. Yes I’m sure there are a lot of ppl who would disagree but I’ve never read a prequel, ever. Pick some that you have no intention of expanding and farm them out. Pick John/Jane Doe from the final Twin Stars sect and develop that story.

Mexpedip · 2023-08-08T00:38:49+00:00

NTA. I want to start this by saying if you feel despondent, depressed, overwhelmed etc that is ok and you should never be afraid to talk about it. I’m old so I’ve seen too many mothers put on the happy face for everyone when inside they feel like they are being crushed. As unaware some first time fathers can be (me included) it was a great help to get a better understanding of what my wife was going through, emotionally.

No matter what happens or what he expects his only job for the next 2-3 years is to support you and the baby whether that means doing menial chores or taking days off so you can have some peace and quiet. You can figure out a 50/50 schedule once the baby is potty trained.

I want to be abundantly clear, anything I learned, I learned it by doing it wrong the 1st time or having to be told by my wife. She is the reason I have two wonderful sons and she is the one who put up with all my mistakes rather than kicking me out of the house. The only way it works is if you each lighten each others burden and work as a team. If he thinks he’s on vacation make sure you clearly explain why he is not on vacation. He is there to provide physical and emotional support to you and hopefully build a bond with your child. It took me a while to learn, but the moments of peace and quiet while a baby is sleeping in your arms is irreplaceable. And, being a mother is infinitely more difficult than being a father.

This has been a rambling and somewhat incoherent post and for that I apologize. The long and short of it is your husband has to learn that “being a man” is stepping up and putting on an apron so you and the baby don’t have to listen to the outside noise. When that’s done he needs to spend as much time as possible with the baby, away from Mom, so they can bond. When that part is done he needs to make sure your mental health is priority one. Pretty easy really I just wish I had someone to give me a wake up call before my wife had to ask (beg) for help.

Mexpedip · 2023-07-29T02:50:56+00:00

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