Ramblings Episode 607: One Flew Over the Comments’ Nest

A couple items of feedback, then I’m outta here!


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Ramblings Episode 606: Looking Forward to SiglerFest

This time next week I’m on my way to Vegas, baby!


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Ramblings Episode 605: Balance & Cell 13

Two more Android games for your playing pleasure.


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Ramblings Episode 604: California News

Wildfires and birthdays are topics of interest.


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Ramblings Episode 603: Rework

I’ve work to prepare for NaNo, and I’ve started re-editing Ness Relevant #1.


Run time: 9:09

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The Ramblings Podcast is Moving!

Effective October 1st the posts for the Ramblings of an Undisciplined Mind podcast will not longer be posted on this blog. Instead, those episodes will be posted exclusively on www.Penslinger.com as part of my podcast offerings on that site.

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Ramblings Episode 602: The Comments Man

While I don’t have 76 pieces of feedback to parade, I do have a few.


Run time: 4:57

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Ramblings Episode 601: Milk Run

Nathan Lowell’s latest installment in his Solar Clipper universe.


Run time: 12:05

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Ramblings Episode 600: Two Year Anniversary

Celebrating the milestone. Also, I’m splitting the blogs.


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Ramblings Episode 599: Gizmo’s Tree House

I’ve started fresh on a new Minecraft world.


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Minecraft: New Gizmonia

I have spent a lot of time in my first infinite Minecraft PE world, called New Gizmonia. Yes, there was originally a Gizmonia, but it was one of the old limited worlds, so I abandoned it to have more to explore. But my first experience on this world was not the greatest, as I was dropped on an island without much else nearby. So I swam across the ocean, crossed several islands, and eventually came to a land mass that I thought was big enough to settle on. Unfortunately I completely lost my way back to spawn, and so I could not make use of a compass to get back to my new home.

This place had a lot of caves and I spent a bunch of time caving, gather resources. I built a small hut to hold my bed and supplies. I found a village nearby, and tried to decide what major project I should attempt. Eventually I settled on building a house in the sky that would provide protection from hostile mobs and also scenic views. Working in Survival mode, I built upwards and started on the first part of the house, a floating pool encased in glass.

Not being a total idiot I built this over water, so that when I fell (and I did...lots) it would not be fatal. I put together this entire pool area in this way, including carting up the water bucketfuls at a time. Then it was time to move on to the attached house.

About that time I discovered a launcher app that not only optimized my system, but also did things like allowing me to add blocks to my inventory, fly, and switch between Survival and Creative modes. I used this to get the rare resources I would need, as I decided to build my new house out of gold blocks. A lot of gold blocks.

I built the 2-story house you see above, complete with a farm and a landing pad for the mine cart track that launches me onto the property. My old hut now serves as the start of the mine cart track.

This is the only major build I've done on this world. I done a lot of mining and adventuring. I once ventured too far and couldn't find my way back. After building yet another base, this one subterranean, I returned when I died trying to find my way back. Of course i had found a rich area with tons of scarce resources, so I lost of of that. Le sigh.

In just the last week I have abandoned this world for a new one, but the reasons I did that are another blog post. More pictures of New Gizmonia follow. Enjoy!

My 2nd floor bedroom

More of the bedroom

The first floor. Kitchen to the right. Stairs lead to landing pad.

The rest of first floor. Stairs up to pool, down to observation deck. Doors lead to farm.

My cows in the farm. I also have pens for pigs, sheep, and chickens.

Crops, part 1

Crops, part 2

A drop to a safe pool make for a convenient return to ground level.

Mine cart landing pad. The lights in the floor flash on and off via redstone controls

The view from the balcony.

My God, It's full of stars!

I've done a little mining. Yes, that is bedrock at the bottom.

Ramblings Episode 598: Post-Fact Society

I riff on a topic that Nathan Lowell (@NLowell) recently discussed on TOMMW.


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Ramblings Episode 597: Continued Progress

I’m almost done with the website, and am closer to my appearance on the Roundtable Podcast. <br />
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Ramblings Episode 596: Found

Sierra Shields is no longer missing, but the news isn’t good.


Run time: 7:26

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Ramblings Episode 595: Alexander Hamilton

I finally finished the massive biography by Ron Chernow.


Run time: 14:06

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Ramblings Episode 594: Singing in a Choir

One of the activities I wanted to get back to now I’m done with college.


Run time: 7:28

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Ramblings Episode 593: Infinity Loop

An Android puzzle game with a light and dark side. I know the power…


Run time: 8:03

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Ramblings Episode 592: Star Trek Turns Fifty

Thoughts on the franchise that introduced me to science fiction. #RoaUMP


Run time: 10:33

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Ramblings Episode 591: Climbing the Learning Tree

I’m starting to get the hang of WordPress. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:13

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Ramblings Episode 590: A Podcast Comment in King Author’s Court

Another set of feedback, this time a day early! #RoaUMP


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Ramblings Episode 589: Photography

I realized I am not as into taking pictures as I used to be. #RoaUMP


Run time: 10:49

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Ramblings Episode 588: The Witness

A beautiful PC/PS4 puzzle game that will soon be on Xbox One. #RoaUMP


Run time: 10:23

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Ramblings Episode 587: Finally Finished

I am finally ready with my pitch for the Roundtable Podcast. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:17

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Ramblings Episode 586: Inculcating a Love of Books

A letter from 85 years ago reminds me of something from high school. #RoaUMP


Run time: 9:32

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Ramblings Episode 585: Radiolab

A review of a professional podcast telling fascinating stories. #RoaUMP


Run time: 16:32

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Ramblings Episode 584: Time Off & Small Digits

I’m ready for a break and my fingers are too big for Android. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:40

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