http://colinalley.com/tags/essay/Recent content in Essay on colin_alleyHugoen-usSat, 22 Aug 2026 15:26:10 -0400http://colinalley.com/posts/loveforalife/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:26:10 -0400http://colinalley.com/posts/loveforalife/<p>Before you dive in, I have a quick note. This piece really challenged me. Its been in the chamber for months. I have played video games all of my life, but when it comes to writing about them I find myself having difficulty describing the specific effects they have on me. This is probably because whatever thoughts I have while I play a game, I simply have, and don’t write them down. Free to fade into the ether, converted into glucose for my hands to keep a firm grip on the controller.</p>