Month: February 2026

The Art of Stepping Away

by

I have been writing a fanfiction chapter nearly every day for almost two weeks, but yesterday I chose to skip my session because I was feeling a bit drained. Even though I have plenty of ideas for the story, I didn’t feel like I could give them my best effort. It is important to recognize … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/dehe

Simone Weil on Illness

by

If we are suffering illness, poverty, or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on the day it ceases. But there too, we know it is false; so soon as one has got used to not suffering one wants something else.

Simone Weil

No videos until I feel well…

by

Due to a lingering illness, I have decided to delay the release of this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, as well as the current and upcoming episodes of Creative Engineering, until I am feeling better. I appreciate your patience, prayers, and support while I take this time to recover. I look forward to getting back to creating new content for you all as soon as possible.

Why DreamHost is Superior to Squarespace (and Why Creators Need to Stop Promoting It)

by

The Irony of the “Privacy” Sponsor Last Friday, I was doing some hardware maintenance—dropping my Wii U off for a 64GB NAND upgrade to protect it from factory “rot.” While I was out, I watched the latest from The Linux Experiment. Nick did a great job explaining why Discord is a privacy nightmare. But then … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/a1ds

Catherine O’Hara on Family

by

I’m pretty much a good Catholic girl at heart and I believe in family. I also have a basic belief that God takes care of me. I believe in prayer, even though I’m not that religious. I just have that foundation from my family. I mean when you think that you’re just a human being and one of God’s creatures, you can’t take anything that seriously.

Catherine O’Hara

Happy Family Day to all my Albertan readers!

Leave The Rainbow Alone: It’s A Sign of an Ancient Promise

by

In the modern world, we’ve become very good at “rebranding” symbols. We take ancient signs, slap them on logos or t-shirts, and strip away their original intent until they become mere visual noise. But there is one symbol that deserves far more respect than it currently gets: the rainbow. It isn’t just a trick of … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/qlyk

Building a Massive Coal Coke Array | Creative Engineering 58

by

In Episode 58 of Creative Engineering, I setup a massive coal coke production array in my flat world. I’m using Immersive Engineering to get our fuel production off the ground, with four ovens running at once. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode where I show you how to automate the … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/czgd

The Made-in-Alberta Solution: Sovereignty Without the $500B Shaky Foundation

by

The debate over Alberta’s future has been stuck between two dead ends: an Ottawa government trying to centralize everything with “strings” attached, and a secessionist movement built on a shaky foundation that would require borrowing $500 billion from the Americans just to keep the lights on. I don’t like the idea of independence because it’s … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/z91c

I Built an Electric Power Station in My Flat World | Creative Engineering Episode 57

by

In this episode of Creative Engineering, Swag constructs a power plant that converts Stress Units into RF energy, storing it for the upcoming Immersive Engineering projects featured in the next episode. Watch as he walks through the build process and learns from his mistakes, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to create their own power … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/zqo0

My Answer to Alberta’s Independence Petition

by

Is Alberta seeking independence, or just a new landlord? As a content creator who designs systems to last, I’m looking at the structural integrity of the recent “Independence” petition. From huddling in the dark in Winfield to seeking a half-trillion-dollar loan from the U.S. Treasury, the blueprint for this movement is failing. In this video, … Read more

The short URL of the present article is: https://www.swagnillaice.com/go/5b7e