Surviving the Felon: Week of 2/08/2026
I’m back with another instalment of Surviving the Felon. We made it into February after what felt like the longest January of our lives. And as this is only the second month, it might feel like we have an eternity to go. Depending on how things play out over the next few months, that might become reality. Yet it is that uncertainty that is still giving me hope. There are lots of reasons to smile. And when it feels impossible to be happy remember that every laugh is a victory against Fascism. Every time we stop and reflect rather than spend every waking hour working, it is an act of defiance.
A lot of terrible things are coming to light right now. And while reading all these files makes my stomach churn and give me the sensation that parasites are running across my skin, nothing in what I’ll be calling henceforth The Felon Files surprises me. A lot of people knew that this stuff was happening for a long time. There is a reason that much of my fiction work has danced around human trafficking situations. Now that what was hidden in the dark is being brought to light, we have a chance to help put a stop to some of the worst evil imaginable.
And since all this horrible stuff is tied back to Fascism, those with the levers on power will do whatever it takes to steer the conversation elsewhere. Do not let them. We outnumber them. It is up to us to steer the conversation. We can fight back against controlled narratives and determine our own futures. Let’s work as much as we can to hold mainstream media accountable and then do the same to our leaders.
The Bad
While the news tries to control what we are worried about, don’t forget to learn more about the Heritage Foundation, Peter Thiel, and Curtis Yarvin. These are our real enemies, alongside The Window Shover of course. I’m putting this at the start of The Bad Section because I feel like this is by far the most important thing to get out of the negative.
An ordered list seems to be the best way to get through this section and so I’ll continue doing so. Negativity is the news’s specialty. And I want to focus on resisting and the positivity. But those bad things cannot be ignored. Giving it the least thought and fewest words is a proper compromise.
Everything ICE is doing in a city near you which includes the terrorism and murder in Minneapolis, The cover up of ICE’s Terrorism by the FBI, Healthcare Costs going way up, Food Stamps running out, Genocide in Sudan, Conflict in the Middle East, The Felon investigating political enemies, The realization that our world is run by pedophiles, Rising Antisemitism, Attacks against Jews being used to fuel blood libel and conspiracy theories, threats of violence against politicians who don’t obey The Felon, the Military being forced to obey illegal orders, Rising Tensions between Japan and China, The Redacted Epstein Files, Rising Tensions between the United States and Europe
The Good
Well, let’s move past the bad. Nothing new added, but nothing old removed make for a neutral feeling. Right now a lot of people are furious about what we are discovering in The Felon Files. But the good news starts here too. The United States Government lacks the spine to do the right thing, but other governments from other countries are not so restricted. Countries around the world are punishing those that are found in the files. And some of them are even going after the seemingly untouchables like The Nazi. Might this hunt catch actual monsters? We can hope it will.
Meanwhile the Fascists are continuing to fight one another. And few things make me happier. If you are reading this and wondering how to help, but are worried about confronting The Gestapo directly, something that can be done is helping fan these flames. Convince the far right to turn on one another. Fracture their power and leave them confused and frustrated. This leads to the chance to break some of them out of the cult and bring them back to reality.
Related to the Felon Files again, I know it can be disheartening to see people we were convinced were heroes show up in these documents. Its a cruel reminder that power corrupts all sorts of people. Our heroes have to be vetted because unfortunately a lot of people gain fame and power through horrible means. That means something important for those of us striving to be better. We must rise above and not give in to these same terrible behaviors in pursuit of our own dreams and goals. And we can do so while making a better future for all of us.
Transition
This marks two weeks in a row where despite everything feeling gross, I have not felt completely hopeless. What a strange state of affairs. Its hard to continue going to work every day as if this is normal. And yet I have to eat and continue living. Writing is what I can do to stand up for what is right. And its been over a year since I started this specific blog series. I’m proud of this habit, even if I am disgusted that I needed to write these posts every week at all.
This blog has been a check in for my friends as well as one for myself. It has been two weeks since my last time in a dark place. Its really a testament to my resilience that I’m able to keep those thoughts away. February is here and with it one of the worst days of the year for me. I’m still not where I want to be. And I’m sure my Depression will strike when I’m not ready to deal with my thoughts. Which is why those activities that bring me joy are so important. Especially come Valentines Day and the myriad of reasons why February 14th is a toxic day for me.
Anyway, its time for this blog to turn inwards and reflect. I might not have had to battle depression and anxiety this week, but its always a threat and so it is vital that I found plenty that brought me joy. I refuse to let the mainstream media define my emotions. I’ll fight towards a better me even if I face adversity in my personal life and the world around me. The Felon will not drag me down. If you are feeling down and are searching for something to make you feel better, I’ll be providing links to those things that brought me joy.
Work Outs
This week I committed to upping the reps for my workouts. I was doing sets of 10 before and now I feel comfortable with sets of 15. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but habits are best done with a slow build up. I am proud of myself for committing to a healthier body even if I have a lot more work to do before I can be completely content. Here’s hoping the month of February is one where I can make this habit stronger.
Video Games
The weather was cold in Florida this week. Like actual winter cold. After being outside last week in that weather, I wisely decided to stay inside this weekend. And what did you think I was doing most of that time? You know the answer. But the header above tells you what I’m implying. As I write this post, I’m playing Fire Emblem Path of Radiance. I’m planning on playing the sequel once I finish this playthrough. Been a while since I turned the Nintendo Wii on.
Civilization 7 and Baldur’s Gate 3 were my socializing games of choice. And I have no problem spending countless hours on both. Civilization especially allows for frequent down time when I play with friends. This allows me to catch up on shows, get some writing done, or complete chores that I totally didn’t put off until the last few days. And Baldur’s Gate 3 always has more to try and see. It will still be some time before I find myself completely burned out.
Genshin Impact of course is my other single player game of choice. And I don’t see this ending any time soon. The last time I wrote a blog series like this one was during Covid. And I was playing the game then. What new surprises will this story reveal? I’ll keep playing to find out.
Pokémon Go
As I mentioned above, I did not go on a Pokémon Go Adventure this week. The game really wanted me to though since there was an 8 hour event to catch as much as possible within that time frame. I might have been more enticed to brave the weather if the rewards were a Pokémon I cared about. Or at least a regional variant of Oricorio that I didn’t already have. Neither were true and so while I caught plenty from the safety of my couch, I didn’t go out and explore.
In almost a complete 180 degree turn from last week, this time around in my grassroots league I got absolutely demolished. I didn’t win a single game, which was a crushing defeat for me since I hadn’t lost any matchups thus far. These things happen, and my team building and relatively predictable setup was my downfall.
Next time around I’ll be playing in a different league, and that one is currently playable in Go Battle League for the next week and a half. So I’ll have plenty of chances to try teams and figure out what works for me. Hopefully I can continue improving and do better than this disaster of a battle week.
Anime and Shows
This week, I did catch up on all my shows. Considering I was a week behind on a few of them, I’m proud of myself. Those shows include: To Your Eternity, Sentenced to be a Hero, Fire Force, and Frieren Beyond Journeys End. I still have not started Oshi No Ko.
This week Frieren was the standout. With cute and serious moments all crammed into twenty minutes, I paid full attention and did not look down at my phone like some streaming services believe I do. Sentenced to be a Hero is shaping up for something incredible though and I wonder if Frieren can outdo it next week.
I’m still watching One Piece and not so slowly chipping away at Dressrosa. I’m finally in the home stretch of this arc. With less than 30 episodes left, I feel like I’m at the end of a long race. There is no more time for slow and steady, I intend to finish this arc within the next week or two and at long last move on to the next one. I genuinely have enjoyed the arc. I just wish it didn’t drag so much. Which is a common complaint of this arc. I copy pasted this paragraph from last week because it was the perfect word choice. Let’s see how much longer till I’m done with the arc.
Dungeons & Dragons
This week, I got to run my Centrum Glacies Campaign. And combat gave way to some story beats that are prepping towards some major plot revelations. I’m approaching the end of an arc that has been building for a long time and while it has not overstayed its welcome, I am ready to move on to what’s coming next.
As always I wrote a blog post for this weeks adventure. You can read what happened here. I was very pleased with some of the encounters, even if mechanically there was nothing too impressive.
Writing and Editing
I am continuing to write the first draft of my fifth Search for Eden Novel. I am going full speed ahead until I finish the book. Then I’ll turn my focus to other matters. This book serves as my first dive into proper science fiction and its taking a lot of time away from writing and towards research. And yet this isn’t a bad thing because I’m learning a lot about all sorts of topics and realizing more and more how little I actually understand.
Now the above is from last week. So let me add some new developments as I write this novel. I’m nearing the end of an arc not just for this series, but as a writer. This series was started when I was in middle school, and the arc I’m working on now is only a prelude to the real story. I never thought that I would actually finish the current book and move on to the series that convinced me that I needed to write. I’ll be going back to editing after I finish the draft, yet I’ll have serious cause to celebrate my accomplishment once I finish the last page of this project.
Reading and Podcasts
I have continued listening to Behind the Bastards led by Robert Evans and learning about some truly horrible people. I didn’t travel this week, but I still have lunch breaks to listen to the podcast during. This week, I learned about Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert and how much of a terrible and narcissistic man he was. He was still small fry compared to some of the other bastards I have learned about, but its always horrible when a writer turns out to have been scum.
I read more of Claymore which continues to show how Berserk inspired it. I’m now beyond where the Anime ended and quite frankly its upsetting that the show stopped where it did. Claymore really hit its stride after the Battle in the North which is the turning point of the entire series. I’m going in mostly blind for the rest and can’t wait to see how this story plays out. I’m a little more than half done and so have plenty content to read.
Wrap Up
As we head into the second week of February, don’t forget to take a deep breath and let all that stress out. Its been a terrifying year so far. But the tide is turning. What we are all seeing should serve as a warning and preview of what might happen next. Things are escalating fast, and so we need to be ready to stand firm against The Felon. But when things escalate that gives off a sense of urgency. We might be rushing towards the edge of a cliff, or with some hope, perhaps the end of this nightmare instead. The Felon is fading. And less and less people are cool with him being a pedophile. So he and his handlers push fear on us because that is all they know,
And outside of The Felon, Capitalism, The One World Order that Libertarians claim we need to fear while they worship it tries to reduce our lives to monetary value. It is up to us to build lives that stand in defiance of this. Art cannot be quantified by capital and that is why those in power continue to demonize it alongside Liberal Arts. Anything demonized by Fascists is something that we should all care about. Because anything they oppose is what will help bring them down.
Anyway, you know who also doesn’t understand art and sentimental stuff at all? The Felon. Let’s outlast him in 2026. As humans, let’s show love and light to those we care about. Those things are what make us better people. In fact its what makes us human. Our heartbeats are greater than anything he stands for. While he destroys, we rebuild. Our hearts craft beauty and wonder despite his parasitic presence. And we will only become stronger once he is no longer in our way. We will Survive The Felon together and unstoppable. ICE will melt and we will endure.
As a reward for making it to the end, here is a sleeping kitty.