Digital Dads, Wii Sofa King

by Clarence on February 17, 2010

in Writing

Recently I have taken issue with the notion of gesture and motion gaming being the future of video games (because they are now perceived as more interactive).
In particular, I have a problem the idea that the stigma surrounding video games is null and void only because interactive gaming environments (like the Wii or [...]

Black History, Memorandum

by Clarence on February 4, 2010

in Writing

Whenever Black History is mentioned in everyday conversation, on television, or in a newspaper or magazine — history is reminisced to the familiar tune of King Jr having a dream, Parks at the front of the bus, and X by any means necessary.
Black History, however, goes far beyond the names of those we learn during [...]

Digital Dads, Days Never Finished

by Clarence on February 4, 2010

in Writing

As we prepare for the birth of our son, going through the paces to welcome him into our home this Spring — I grow more excited as months of waiting has now become weeks in the single digits.
There is much to be done, but we have made great strides in making sure that we have [...]

SAVAGE NEGRO, Milestone

by Clarence on January 31, 2010

in Writing

Last September, I wrote about a new endeavor I was undertaking — a narrative serial experiment that when completed would be the first draft of a novella, which I call SAVAGE NEGRO.
Since then, I have been publishing a single page every day, Monday through Friday; although I had a vague idea of the overall [...]

Digital Dads, Rules for My Unborn Son

by Clarence on January 20, 2010

in Writing

Growing up, my life was filled with a steady dose of do’s and dont’s. My parents, teachers, managers and even my friends would lay down rules for acceptable behavior. These rules have had a considerable impact — the outcome having both positive and negative consequences on the man I have chosen to be [...]