I finally remembered to put another wallpaper up for download. Sorry about the delay, you know how life can get in the way lol. Help yourself to my wallpapers and share them with friends! This one is one of the first really good ones I ever made and I still use it on my own desktop from time to time

Oh yeah, remember that these wallpapers are just a sample of my work that’s been scaled waaaay down to fit a PC screen. You cab get the full high res images at our zazzle store.

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I finally got the gallery working the way I want (yes I know it took a while). You’ll notice a few thumbnails on your right and a new page link at the top of the page. Take a look, grab some wallpapers and tell your friends. I’ll add new ones in a seemingly random manner LOL. I’m getting started on some new work and letting Selene out of her closet again so expect great things on this blog in the coming days and weeks!

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2. Nothing Major, but something
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Well I finally got back to doing something with my blog. I added a Gallery feature thingy over there on the right and a facebook sharing button. (psst, tell your friends about me). Right now I only have a couple of small versions of some of my wallpapers made from my 3D but it’s better than nothing right? I’ll get the full sized ones up soon, no worries!

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So I recover my computer from a nasty virus and start getting some things done, then Briana’s computer decides to eat itself. I figure, no problem, I’ll just fix it. Yeah right. I was lucky to get all her work backed up on my computer. The power supply on hers overheated and burned up. One harddrive in the trash. Still I figure I can get her back up and working. Franken-puter to the rescue, I’ll just cannibalize a buncha parts and a build a new system. Then she finds out that new installs of XP are no longer supported for updates. At that point I lost it. I had already set up an account for her on my computer for while I was trying to fix hers, so now that’s what she is using. I could still build a computer out of the parts I have lying around but with no OS that’s a waste of time.

Oh, and did I mention that we are now looking for a place to live? We are. Maybe some kind of room and board for housework kinda thing if we can. Anyway, now you know why my blog looks like I have abandoned it. I haven’t, I just decided that Briana’s online work takes priority over mine. Take a look at her blog if you wanna know what’s going on with us. I’ll be back to blogging and art as soon as I can be. Until then, Y’all take care!

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I know it’s been quite a long time since I posted anything at all on this blog or anywhere else for that matter. I can only ask for your patience and understanding in this trying time. I went to all my neurology tests and follow-ups only to be told that the major cause for my neurological problems is stress and depression. Talk about wanting to smack a doctor. So anyway, after that I decided to try a few new things and had the wonderful pleasure of suddenly having to deal with a virus called Win32:Vitro. In case you don’t know what it is or does, lemme tell you. If your anti-virus program happens to be one of the few that will detect it, you are going to have to format your entire hard drive. There is no other way to get rid of it. So I had to back up what little I could (it infects all .exe’s, html’s, doc’s, and I think php’s also) and format my computer. After that it was a loooong process of re-installing windows and all the other programs I use, plus re-inserting what backups I had, updating XP and all the other programs, digging out year-old backups and generally stating over from scratch. I still haven’t got everything re-installed and back to operational status yet.

As I said, I had decided to try a few new things before the virus, so that’s what I’ve been doing for a few weeks, on top of a billion other little things that life keeps throwing at me. I’m working on making wordpress themes for download and sale. I’m also getting things together to make flash games and toys. Both of these things have a rather intense learning curve, but WP themes are the easier of the two to learn. Expect to see my first hand-made WP available for free download very soon. After that I hope that things on this blog can return back to some semblance of normal. I’ll get back to posting my thoughts and pinups and free wallpapers while making more WP themes and learning what I can about flash apps.

BTW, this also means I’ll be changing the theme I use here. this theme is very visually appealing, but I think I can make something that loads faster and smoother. I’m also re-designing the theme for Briana’s Blog of Madness so keep your eyes peeled for a (slightly) new look over there too.

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Like any other religion or philosophy, the Draconic Path has a set of rules, a code of conduct we strive to follow. Unlike other paths however, we acknowledge that our code is a list of guidelines. We know that there is no real punishment for failing to follow our code. We strive to follow it because we want to better ourselves. To fail the code is to fail one’s self. We also know that over time the code must change and adapt, as we must change and adapt. Here is the Draconic code, as I have interpreted it.

It behooves all who are Draconic to act in ways that give respect to the old ways, to others, and to themselves. Therefore, be it noted that:

Ours is a high code of honor which is of most ancient origin, and must be lived by all who follow the ways of the Dragon.

It must be always remembered that thoughts and intent which are put forth will bring into creation that which had been sent. Thus one should exercise discipline, for “You reap what you sow”.

It is only by preparing ourselves to be as the Dragons that we can ultimately attain Transcendence.

Above all you should be true to yourself, for how can we expect from others that which we do not hold ourselves to?

A Dragon’s word must have the validity of a signed and witnessed oath.
Thus, give your word sparingly, but adhere to it like iron.

Be honest with others, and have them know that honesty is likewise expected of them.

Refrain from speaking ill of others, for not all truths of a matter may be known.

Do not pass on unverified words about others, for rumour is, in large part, a thing of falsehoods.

The fury of the moment can play folly with the truth; keeping your head is vital.

Contemplate always the consequences of your actions upon others. Strive not to harm.

Diverse groups may well have varying views on relations between members and with others. When a coven, grove, temple, church or other gathering is visited or joined, one should discern quietly their practices, and abide thereby.

Dignity, a gracious manner, and good humor are much to be admired.

As a Dragon, thou hast power, and thy powers wax strongly as wisdom increases. Therefore exercise discretion in the use thereof.

Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when the mountains have crumbled to dust.

Pledge friendship and fealty to those who so warrant it. Strengthen others and they shall likewise strengthen you.

Thou shalt not reveal the secrets of another being or another House. Others have labored long and hard for them, and cherish them as treasures.

Though there may be differences between those of the Way, those who are once-born must see nothing, and must hear nothing.

Those who follow the mysteries are above reproach in the eyes of the world.

The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and within reason, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.

Have pride in thyself, and seek perfection in body and in mind. For it has been said,
“How canst thou honor another unless thou give honor to thyself first?”

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1. The Draconic Path and Faith 101 – intro
2. The Draconic Path and Faith 101 – virtues
3. The Feminine Critique (part 3)

Following the Path requires changes in your lifestyle and perspective of the world around you. There are certain virtues espoused by the Draconic Path that you should strive towards. They are: Integrity, Honor, Discretion, Wisdom, Tolerance, Patience and Adaptability. I realize that many people see other things as virtues that are more important to them. I also know that there are a lot of you out there noticing what you think are glaring omissions. These virtues have been gleaned from studying the lessons of the great teachers and understanding the core of their purpose and intent. Many of the great teachers have attempted to get us to be better people, with varying amounts of success. It’s no wonder that there have been none of them to return when you consider their failure. They said good things, did good deeds and showed us how to be better people. How did the peoples of the world repay them eh? By going to War, killing each other over semantics and labels. Perhaps if we actually tried to emulate them instead of killing each other they MIGHT return and teach us more. Strive to be a better person, study everything around you and be always mindful of the Draconic Virtues.

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2. The Draconic Path and Faith 101 – the Code
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I would say that wanting to be of the Draconic Path or Faith is a very personal decision and one that should only be made after careful study and serious contemplation. While it is a path based  largely on logic and reason, there are aspects which do require faith. It is not an easy path for some, although I daresay the world would be better off if more people could at least follow the Draconic Path if not the Faith. Why do I talk about the Draconic Path and Faith as if they are different things? Put simply, because they are. The path comes from the faith but doesn’t require belief in anything, only a willingness to be a better person. To be of the Draconic Faith is to follow the Path, but you can follow the path without being of the Faith. The ultimate goal of the Draconic Faith is to become as the Dragons of the Mythic Age. Noble, wise, honorable teachers and guardians. We strive to better ourselves and the world around us. I challenge you to follow the Draconic Path and I welcome you to embrace the Draconic Faith.

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No, I don’t worship the devil. I don’t even believe in the existence of a personification of pure evil. I don’t even believe in pure evil if you must know. There may very well be negative or entropic influences in the universe but they are not under the control of one sentient being. The devil as people would have you believe is such a ridiculously complicated mish-mash of old gods and ancient superstitions that I doubt many people actually know what or who it ever was. Lucifer was a Roman god of the dawn, Shaitan is an ancient Hebrew and Muslim devil, Beelzebub is another ancient devil from yet another culture. The current view of the Christian devil got his horns and hooves from an old pagan deity of fertility and virility named Pan. As in Peter Pan, Panpipes and oh yeah, Pan was depicted as a fawn with horns and hooves, just like the self martyring character in the “Christian” fantasy series about Narnia. Color me confused, no wonder nobody can ever answer my straightforward questions. Depending on where you get your information from, the devil has even been a fallen angel named Azazeal or the maybe the ancient Greek god of the afterlife, Hades. Wait, that’s right, Hades is another word for Hell according to some. And did I mention that Hel was a Norse goddess? Trust me folks, there’s really no such thing as the devil like the church tells you. You want to see the face of real evil? Go visit an asylum, talk to a few sociopaths. There is no true evil, no devil, no hell. However there are such things as entropy, negative energy, and malevolent intentions. To truly understand the nature of what has come to be known as evil you should study Psychology, Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Entropic Systems. Simply put, all things break down and are destroyed by time and the flow of negative energies. This breakdown is unavoidable and occurs in everything from shoes to mountains and even thoughts and ideas. All orderly systems tend towards entropy, and then once the system is destroyed, the elements come back together into an orderly system. Then the cycle starts again. Such is the way of things. Some control over these influences is possible, but absolute control is unattainable with our current understanding. So the next time someone asks you if you “believe” in the devil or worship the devil, feel free to roll your eyes and look confused, I do.

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“Do you believe in Jesus?” is another question that makes me wonder about people. It’d be pretty stupid of me to not believe in a real person. I know they are really asking me if I worship him but they really should just come out and ask that. The answer is No, I do not worship Jesus. I also don’t worship Buddha, Mohammed, Allah, Shiva or anyone else whether real or not. I have read and studied the teachings of many of the world’s great teachers like Jesus and Buddha but I don’t worship them. It’s a much better use of  time to attempt to understand and emulate them. Jesus and the other great teachers are worthy of attention and respect but frankly I don’t worship any sentient being. To worship another sentient being whether living or dead is to give them power over our lives. I cannot and will not give power or credit to the unknown for the unexplainable. I will give credit where credit is due and even respect and praise the messages given to us by any teacher of note. I even study and respect some obviously fictional characters and writings, as they can teach us just as much as any supposedly divine ones.

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