Blog Posts - Andrew Michael Miller's Thought Backlog

How to Beat Writer’s Block

June 9, 2020July 30, 2020 Andrew Michael Miller1 Comment

Here you are again. Just when things were going so well after a great writing session, you find yourself hesitant to even start typing again, so soon afterward. You curl into a ball in the corner and like a shell of a person, you sing to yourself: "hello, darkness, my old friend..."

To My Son

June 2, 2020July 30, 2020 Andrew Michael Miller2 Comments

As the world of adults tailspins around you, you look up at me and you laugh. You do not know the pain that so many are feeling today; you only know the happiness of exploring your new world, the world we will one day hand to you. You cannot know the peace that your smile gives your mother and me.

Tips for Being a Better Squirrel Fisher

May 26, 2020July 30, 2020 Andrew Michael Miller1 Comment

Now, I know what you're thinking: I'm already the best squirrel fisher in the tri-county area, what more could I learn from a post on the internet about being better at bagging big bushy tails? The answer: a whole lot more. You are merely beginning your squirrel fishing journey, and I am here to help you ascend to a higher level.

The True Value of Video Games

May 19, 2020July 30, 2020 Andrew Michael Miller5 Comments

Growing up, it was an uphill battle trying to contend with the stigma that video games were not only going to rot my mind, but that they would cause me to become violent, or at least lazy. Sure, from an outsider's perspective, some games like Grand Theft Auto or Mortal Kombat would be cause for alarm. After all, they had blood, gore and other mature content that I agree shouldn't be consumed by children. But just because there are games out there that are not appropriate for children, does that mean the whole medium is completely without its merits? The answer is no, and here's why.