Be kind, please unwind… Weekly Recap 4/20/2026

Does anyone remember renting movies? No, no... I don't mean "renting" a temporary streaming copy. I'm talking about physical movies. And not DVD's or Blu-rays. Like... a VHS tape. Tapes had to be rewound before you could watch them again. You were supposed to rewind your rented videos before returning them to the rental company. And if you didn't, they probably charged you a fee.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/04/20/be-kind-please-unwind-weekly-recap-4-20-2026/

If you missed the start of Season 4 a couple of weeks ago, now's your chance to get caught up with these written highlights of my chat with Kirk White.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/04/18/kirk-white-golden-dawn-healing-and-pagan-politics-ep-1/

Positive encounters are rare… Weekly Recap 4/13/2026

Whenever we travel to a new place, I'm always surprised by the kindness of others. Well, okay... I don't necessarily mean "kindness." I mostly just mean that I'm surprised when people will greet you, acknowledge your existence, or do something other than immediately pass judgment upon you. That's probably because I've spent the majority of my life living in two of the rudest areas of the entire US: Northern Virginia…

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/04/13/positive-encounters-are-rare-weekly-recap-4-13-2026/

And the winner is… Weekly Recap 4/6/2026

Cats are obviously the best pet. When you win the affection of a cat, you have become a god. I'm not really sure what qualifies as the worst type of pet because I have an obnoxious adoration of all animals. If we look at it purely in terms of interactions, however, then fish are probably the strangest. Our environments are just too different.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/04/06/and-the-winner-is-weekly-recap-4-6-2026/

Writing a Book is Basically Alchemy

Let's talk briefly about how writing a book can feel like an alchemical process. Plus, I'll show you a preview of my latest work, Fluid Condensers!

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/04/02/writing-a-book-is-basically-alchemy/

I’m back in a coffee phase… Weekly Recap 3/30/2026

This has been a very tired year so far. I've shifted back to drinking coffee. In fact, the first hour of each day requires coffee. And often the 10th hour. And sometimes even the 12th hour. Other than that, I just open up my laptop and write. Like what I'm doing right now. Daily writing prompt What are your morning rituals?

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/03/30/im-back-in-a-coffee-phase-weekly-recap-3-30-2026/

I like the heat… Weekly Recap 3/23/2026

I'm the kind of guy that likes getting into a hot car during the summer. I like hot showers. I like saunas. I like hot tubs. And I like hot, sunny days at the beach. So all this weirdness that we're having right now in Florida—where its hanging out in the 60s or low 70s—that's not my jam, man. Hand me my jacket.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/03/23/i-like-the-heat-weekly-recap-3-23-2026/

Ad astra per aspera… Weekly Recap 3/16/2026

I have this fantasy... ...have I talked about it before? Selene and I acquire an RV. We then travel across the country in a leisurely fashion, taking detours when we feel compelled and setting up camp in interesting locations each evening. There's other ways to go cross-country, sure. Cars are too cramped. Busses are too slow. Trains are nice, but skip too many interesting places.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/03/16/ad-astra-per-aspera-weekly-recap-3-16-2026/

Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. But three times… Weekly Recap 3/9/2026

Am I superstitious? You tell me. A few weeks ago, it seemed as if water was leaking through the light fixture in our kitchen ceiling. And by "seemed," I mean... well, it did. It dripped on my wife. We just couldn't really come up for any explanation as to why it happened. There's a bathroom above the kitchen, sure. That's certainly a likely cause.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/03/09/once-is-happenstance-twice-is-coincidence-but-three-times-weekly-recap-3-9-2026/

I think I’d like to be a cat… Weekly Recap 3/2/2026

I'm not sure if I really exhibit any traits that are particularly catlike, but I can see some clear advantages to being a house cat. You'd always know the comfiest spots. You wouldn't have any financial responsibilities. Basic necessities are provided for you. And you get lots of naps. I mean, look at this guy. You'll never be cozier than a cat wedged between two cushions or under a blanket.

http://aerikarkadian.com/2026/03/02/i-think-id-like-to-be-a-cat-weekly-recap-3-2-2026/