Crystal Memories (part 3)

Jeff Final Fantasy, Personal

Let’s start part 3 with a quick explanatory note that probably should have been in part 1. Those unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy franchise may not realize that successive Final Fantasy games are not sequels in the usual sense, and indeed the whole thing is not really one franchise, but several. Each main “numbered” Final Fantasy game takes place in …

Festival Season

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Since I see people are visiting this blog at a surprising clip even when I don’t add new posts (in particular, there was an unexpected spike late the week before last), I thought I’d put up a quick personal note for the benefit of these visitors. I’ve been busy lately, with a sweltering, exhausting Winnipeg Folk Festival followed by a …

Crystal Memories (part 2)

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Before I resume the narrative from last time, I’d like to draw people’s attention to the comment I’ve added to the Fragments on Aperion post. This seems to be easily the post so far that readers are finding the most interesting and thought-provoking, and a few have discussed it with me. However, they’re doing it in person or on social …

Crystal Memories (part 1)

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Not every post on this blog needs to be about Fantasy Infinity. Last week’s big Final Fantasy news got me thinking about my relationship to the series over the years. So this seems like a good time for a bit more of a personal entry. This is part one of what will probably be a three part series (plus or …