Roc’s Rule #592
When love is not madness, it is not love.
Roc’s Rule #591
Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not going to be what you remember about me.
Adelia Martins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OndflhZe21w
As sometimes happens, I was approached not too long with a request to use one of my music tracks for a non EVE Online related projected. I said yes and thought I would share it with all of you.
*please note I am not responsible for any of the audio or video editing, just the original track
Welcome to 43
The roarin’ 40s, a time of romance, class, hope. When a lady was a lady and a gentleman could treat her right. High fashion and industry were the theme of the day.
My own personal 40s have had the best experiences of my life thus far. I’m looking forward to what the rest of this decade brings. Life just keeps getting better and better.
Welcome to 43.
Hot Dog Stand

There is a famous hot dog stand in Reykjavik that is beyond legendary. No matter time of day, no matter what the weather, there is always a line up waiting for these deliciacies. That in and of itself is a mystery as there is nothing observably special about these dogs. Continue reading
Humbled

Today’s tale was from a stranger to me who is now a friend – a dev at CCP Games.
He’s struggled with weight, motivation, poor self-image, like the rest of us. Continue reading
When Traveling Abroad
it must’ve been just past 0200 hours when I was torn from a deep sleep by the sirens. Having been a military man, the blare of a warning siren was something permanently ingrained into your subconscious.
As they continued their scream throughout the entire city, I realized I had violated the first common sense rule when traveling abroad : know the culture you are visiting. Continue reading
Roc’s Rule #590
In the end there doesn’t have to be anyone that understands you. There just has to be someone that wants to.
Arrived

The flight had been nothing out of the ordinary for the most part, but that all changed during the last 1000 feet descent. Continue reading