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The Choices in Inevitability

2013-03-29T16:09:42-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Biography
English, Rated: T
Hurt/Comfort/Family
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,285, Reviews: 3, Complete

Sometimes the hardest challenge to face is the one wherein there is nothing you can do to prevent the outcome, but you still have to do your best to do the right thing. A narrative response essay I wrote for English 30-1 on a topic all to searingly recent to me at the time: the death of one of this year's calves, and what we were able to do to comfort it on its only day on Earth.

Fear of Infinity In a Finite Existence

2013-02-17T00:33:48-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Life
English, Rated: K+
Angst/Poetry
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,051, Reviews: 3, Complete

The haunting drive to learn, endeavour and experience an infinite universe within a finite lifespan; or my obsessive streak manifest.

Thank You All

2013-01-11T23:33:51-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Friendship
English, Rated: K
Friendship/Hurt/Comfort
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,193, Reviews: 6, Complete

Commemorating my first anniversary as a member and uploader to FictionPress, I give thanks to all who have been a part of the journey and are now an indelible part of my life.

A Rancher's Commentary

2012-11-08T14:33:51-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Essay
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,413, Reviews: 2, Complete

My first commissioned work: a commentary on the life of an Albertan family rancher in light of the XL Foods scandal and other stress factors.

An Albertan's Thoughts

2012-10-02T14:22:33-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Essay
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,305, Reviews: 1, Complete

In reply to a newspaper editorial, a continuing left-wing analysis of the legacy of the late Peter Lougheed, Alberta's first PC premier between 1971 and 1985.

The Outliers

2012-07-28T00:16:57-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Young Adult
English, Rated: T
Romance/Friendship
Chapters: 5, Words: 20,473, Reviews: 4, In-Progress

After almost a decade homeschooled on a remote farm, three brothers are grudgingly integrated back into 'normal life.' Meanwhile, someone else is trying to settle in as well, but instead finds herself drifting away from the median.

An Eccentric and a Gentleman

2012-07-19T08:35:03-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: M
Drama/Humor
Chapters: 13, Words: 14,698, Reviews: 0, Complete

This was my first ever original work: a convoluted tale a "hacker rancher", a rich girl who will not be, angry parents, a jealous girlfriend, a revealingly obliging shop manager, an abusive suitor and a rather creepy priest. Oh, and a bear cub thrown in for flavour. It was my first try, back in the day, so be nice!

Test Stress

2012-06-29T00:24:07-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: M
Romance/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 8,606, Reviews: 2, Complete

My second mature story, after Library Liaison, per audience demand. Just a little fantasy of mine that arose out of way too much studying and anxiety from my Grade 12 finals and diplomas. Warning: contains math.

Library Liaison

2012-05-23T19:30:06-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: M
Romance/Hurt/Comfort
Chapters: 1, Words: 5,526, Reviews: 5, Complete

A close encounter between two lonely readers at the local public library; warning, when I say mature I mean it! Seriously, read the introduction first please!

Freedom, and Software?

2012-05-17T20:32:29-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Essay
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,149, Reviews: 1, Complete

An essay on free software and proprietary software, and outlines some reasons to support free software for those new on the concept.

Technical Literacy is Empowering

2012-05-17T20:22:53-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Essay
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,624, Reviews: 1, Complete

An essay which compares technical literacy to reading and writing. It also discusses how the masses are being encouraged to only learn the basics of computing to the detriment of literacy, making it less empowering than it should be.

A Cold Fever

2012-04-15T00:28:11-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Politics
English, Rated: T
Poetry/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,045, Reviews: 1, Complete

The winter is thawing, but I am frozen inside - there is no food in the cupboard, no money in our wallets. Poverty is chilling.

We Got Jack!

2012-03-19T19:39:16-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Politics
English, Rated: T
Poetry/Hurt/Comfort
Chapters: 1, Words: 899, Reviews: 1, Complete

On the event of the Toronto-Danforth by-election, I submit to you this tribute poem I wrote on the day of Jack Layton's death.

A Material Identity

2012-03-10T22:54:29-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Life
English, Rated: T
Poetry/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 864, Reviews: 2, Complete

An insight into the materialist world view, and of a secular rational sense of self and meaning in life.

Onward to Adulthood

2012-03-10T01:22:32-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Life
English, Rated: T
Angst/Friendship
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,015, Reviews: 1, Complete

A few selfish thoughts on growing up, loneliness, survival, kin and the coming century

Unconscious Desperation

2012-02-14T18:54:15-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: T
Romance/Angst
Chapters: 6, Words: 22,854, Reviews: 2, Complete

Within the ordered chaos of the human mind, a man runs through his loneliness and all the women his complicated life has failed to include. E.g. my ode to womankind, wherever you are.

Ranch Narratives

2012-01-20T19:51:33-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Biography
English, Rated: T
Family/Adventure
Chapters: 2, Words: 2,673, Reviews: 1, In-Progress

Bits and pieces of a rural life.

The Businesswoman and a 'Modern' Peasant

2012-01-13T14:30:23-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Fable
English, Rated: K
Romance/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 1,777, Reviews: 3, Complete

Winding down his life, an old farmer tells his grandchildren of a day that changed both his life and that of one close to him.

A Cattle Story

2012-01-11T20:15:30-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Thriller
English, Rated: T
Suspense/Horror
Chapters: 1, Words: 983, Reviews: 3, Complete

A rancher becomes trapped in an impromptu fight with coyotes in order to save a cornered calf.

Forward Together at Dusk

2012-01-11T20:00:01-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: T
Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,740, Reviews: 1, Complete

A walk through urban twilight between two young lovers, who discuss loneliness, their affection and the handling of difference.

Bond of Code

2012-01-11T19:40:51-08:00

Author: Technopeasant
Romance
English, Rated: T
Romance/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 16,501, Reviews: 2, Complete

A pair of isolated loners find and connect to each other through their mutual interest in computer game programming.