Character Sheet
Class: Communication Strategist / Rogue Technologist / Aspiring Author
Level: Midlife Multiclass (IT Pro / Writer / Media Critic / Digital Rebel)
Alignment: Chaotic Thoughtful
Stats
| Trait | Score | Modifiers |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence | 18 | MA in Communication & Social Justice |
| Charisma | 16 | Deadpan humor, podcast voice, coffee game |
| Wisdom | 17 | Knows when to ditch Google, fight fascism, shoot film |
| Dexterity | 14 | Skis, shoots, and scans film like a boss |
| Constitution | 12 | Survived academia, Alberta winters, and Microsoft |
| Strength | 10 | Moves vintage gear and vinyl across provinces |
Education Perks
- B.A. Communication Studies – University of Calgary
- M.A. Communication and Social Justice – University of Windsor
- Specialization: Media literacy, cultural analysis, digital ethics, satire
Professional Skills
- IT Consultant | Open-source Evangelist | Automation Engineer
- Nextcloud Whisperer | Vaultwarden Tamer | Fediverse Explorer
- System Liberation Strategist: No Google, no Microsoft, no Amazon
Creative Projects
- Blind Skeleton
- Three Tune Tuesday: Podcast linking today’s news with vintage 78rpm music
- Skeleton Brew: Ethical coffee that supports the arts and journalism
- Tidwick.com: Corporate satire with a spreadsheet twist
- Book Projects:
- Lucky the Time Traveling Dog: A history-packed adventure for kids
- Harry Bowell: Noir detective with literary dreams and oddball cases
- Jack the Halfling: Comedic fantasy escapades with magical mishaps
- …and many more ideas brewing
Tools of Choice
- Languages & Platforms: Node-RED, Appsmith, Docker, Apache, Nextcloud, k3s, k8s
- Creative Gear: Vintage cameras, 120/135 film scanner, Victrola, zines
- Mobile Companion: Samsung Galaxy S24 (de-Googled as much as possible)
Current Quests
- Teaching media & culture through satire, ethics, and analog rebellion
- Writing stories that teach, delight, and surprise
- Fighting fascism with ideas, art, and infrastructure
- Possibly launching a boutique IT consulting firm when the stars align
Contact / Collaboration
Got a creative gig, a teaching opportunity, or a story to tell?
Let’s talk. Contact me.