NASA Mars rover has documented a vast expanse of honeycomb-like textures in a Martian valley nicknamed “Valle Grande.”
BWDerge Blog Archives
Jams Music
New Music: Improvised Trash Can Jam Session
BW Derge and Nick Ring, hosts of the Jam Notes Podcast, perform a “Trash Can Jam” in 2026 on Drums and Guitar
Fiction Poetry Prose Writing
Literature History: Age of Enlightenment vs. Age of Romanticism
Characteristics of the Age of Enlightenment include an emphasis on reason, a control of passion, and an adherence to rules and laws. Romanticism emphasizes emotions, freedom, and fulfillment.
Mix Playlists Music
Music Mix: Playlist from 2012 – “Sunrise Serpent”
Amazon Music Mix: Playlist from 2012 that features Squirrel Nut Zippers, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains, Adele, Amy Winehouse, and more!
Fiction Prose Writing
Part 17 of Steve’s Serialized Short Story: “Wooden Floorboards”
The seventh episode of the serialized short story features a quick exchange between Steve and Laura, a peek at Steve’s writing process, and then he needs to fill out form A-27.
Poetry Writing
The Train Rolls Down the Track (Poem from Mars Jazz)
From Mars Jazz (2016): “The Train Goes Down the Track” tackles bliss, addiction, technology’s impact on the human soul, and the cost of enlightenment.
Prose Writing
Why I’m Using A.I. Less and Less: Quality and Ethical Concerns
Unless you’re in the “AI bubble” echo chamber, it’s clear people are turning on A.I. While I still use it for sparingly, I’d like to clear up any confusion about how, and at what frequency, I utilize A.I. tools.
Jams Music
Jam Notes Podcast is Back in Season 2: Cave Diving (ep. 20)
Would you rather cave dive or sing in public? The Jam Notes podcast is back for season 2! With StarCraft talk!
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future : the Aftermath of Electronic Slavery
The day electricity died, how the A.I. collapse happened, and the debate centuries later about whether to turn the electrical grids back on… From the Vision of the Future series by BW Derge
Mix Playlists Music
Here’s a Bunch of Songs, including Toxicity by System of a Down
A 2013 Mixtape playlist – a “Bunch of Songs” – featuring Toxicity by a System of a Down, Icona Pop, and yes, even Kanye West. A playlist for those who have to grow-up, but need to keep the spark of youth burning within.