Real Life

Okay, so I’ve been doing some digging into old currency, and today I wanted to share my experience trying to figure out the value of a 1923 one-dollar bill. It’s a pretty neat piece of history, and I was curious about what it might be worth today. First off, I started by hitting up the internet, just like any reasonable person would do. I typed in “one dollar bill 1923 value” into the search bar and started sifting through the results. It seemed like a good starting point to get…

So, I saw this trend online where people were crafting their own samurai swords, and I thought, “Why not?” I’ve always been a bit of a hands-on guy, and the idea of making my own sword sounded pretty cool. I decided to go with 440 stainless steel because I read somewhere that it’s commonly used for display swords. It’s not the best for actual combat, but I wasn’t planning on dueling anyone, so it seemed like a good fit. First, I went on a little shopping spree for materials. I…

Okay, so today I want to talk about something I’ve been messing with called “legacy.” Sounds kinda fancy, right? But it’s really just a way of saying “old stuff” or “what we leave behind.” First off, I stumbled upon this thing while I was checking out some stuff on, you know that website for gamers, D&D Beyond. I noticed they have this label for some content, calling it “Legacy.” For example, the Aarakocra race, it’s now marked as Legacy. I guess it’s like their way of saying, “This is the…

Today, I tried to make “the light goddess.” It was really somethin’, let me tell ya. I got this whole idea from readin’ about all these old goddesses of light from way back when. These ladies, they had some serious power, all about bringin’ light and enlightenment and all that good stuff. First, I started lookin’ into a bunch of ’em. There’s Aurora, who’s all about the dawn, a fresh start, ya know? Then there’s Theia, a real big shot in Greek mythology. She’s the mom of the sun, the…

So, I spent my whole weekend trying to come up with some coolest weapon names, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride! I started on Saturday morning, thinking this would be a piece of cake. I grabbed a cup of coffee and opened my laptop, ready to dive in. First, I did some digging online. I needed some inspiration, right? I found that for game developers or writers, generating cool names is super important. I mean, a good weapon name can really make a character or a…

Alright, let’s talk about something I tried out recently – katana and spear. Sounds a bit wild, right? But I wanted to see how these two weapons felt when used together and separately. First, I got my hands on a decent katana. Not some cheap knock-off, mind you, but a proper, well-made one. I started with some basic swings, just getting a feel for the weight and balance. I gotta say, it felt pretty good. It’s designed for quick, sharp cuts, and you can really feel that when you’re holding…

Okay, guys, let’s talk about this painting called “The Night.” First off, I stumbled upon this piece a while back when I was just browsing some art stuff online. I thought it looked pretty intense, so I saved it and figured I’d get back to it later. So, fast forward to yesterday, I decided to give it a go and reproduce it. I set up my canvas and got my oil paints ready. It’s an oil painting, so I figured I should stick to the original medium. The painting is…

Okay, so today I wanna talk about something that’s been on my mind for a while – the whole Calvin and Luther thing. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, you know? These two guys were big deals back in the day, changing the whole religious scene and all that. First off, I started digging into who these guys even were. I mean, I’d heard the names before, but I didn’t really know the details. So, I spent a good chunk of time reading up on Martin Luther. Turns out, he…

Okay, so, I’ve been diving deep into this whole medieval crusader armor thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I decided I wanted to get a real feel for what these knights were dealing with back in the day, so I started with figuring out what they actually wore. You might think it was all shiny, full-plate stuff, but that’s a complete lie, and I was surprised to find out that was more of a later development, like in the 14th and 15th centuries. Most of…

Okay, so today, I wanna talk about what I did with the icon of St. Ignatius of Antioch. You know, that old-school saint who was a big deal in the early Church? I got really into his story and wanted to make an icon of him. Here’s how it went down. First off, I hit the books – well, the internet, really. I needed to know more about this guy, Ignatius. Turns out, he was a bishop way back when, and he wrote a bunch of letters. These letters are…