This is where I dump the ideas that have been rattling around in my head for years — think of it as a public notebook. If you're reading this, welcome, and good luck.

You don't need a history degree to enjoy GRRM's work. Half the fun is making up your own mind about what's in front of you — and I'd argue that's the point.

Blame YouTube's react video algorithm for pushing me here. I needed somewhere to have an actual thought. So this is that place — a blog run by a guitarist, sound engineer, and former programmer who once watched all of Game of Thrones while on acid and has been trying to make sense of season eight ever since.

Still working on it.