The first of three legs of my al|together visual novel ranking covers novels 31-21 on my list.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsRed Shift Visual Novel ReviewFlood of Tears - Visual Novel ReviewMay Sky - Visual Novel ReviewVersion history … | Continue reading
Back in December 2020, I came up with the idea to review nearly all of the 31 doujin Japanese visual novels […]Possibly related posts...Justin & Justina: The Most-Read New Leaf Journal…Justin and Justina review 2022 at the NLJThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsTh … | Continue reading
I apply the term "survive and advance" from March Madness to describe a common visual novel choice structure where multiple choices have at least one game over option.Possibly related posts...Flood of Tears - Visual Novel ReviewThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel Translations … | Continue reading
I review my Logitech Washable K310 keyboard as it approaches its 11th birthday on my computer desk.Possibly related posts...Replacing soundbar and re-configuring universal…The Newsletter Leaf Journal LXIX 〜 The Move(d) Leaf JournalThe 9.9.99 Computer Bug That Wasn'tBing's and Duc … | Continue reading
I review YOGA Image Optimizer, a free and open source GUI image optimization tool, from the context of someone using it to reduce the size of small images for a minimal WordPress blog.Possibly related posts...The Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor OthoFlood of Tears - Visual Nov … | Continue reading
While I am very much in the pro-video game ownership side of things, I had to call foul on a headline taking a seemingly anti-ownership quote by a Ubisoft executive out of its original context.Possibly related posts...History of the Mario Party GlovesSearching for the "Libertaria … | Continue reading
Justin comes across FOPEAS's "I'm sorry but I cannot fulfill this request it goes against OpenAI use policy. My purpose is to provide helpful and respectful information to users-Brown" on Amazon and asks Justina for her take on the product.Possibly related posts...The Enigmatic L … | Continue reading
A short report on reports about the temporary closure of the Carroll Gardens Library with original photographs.Possibly related posts...A Walk Across the Hamilton Avenue FootbridgeJustin & Justina 〜 4th of July Grill Sacrifices to…A Trip Across Brooklyn's Summit Street BridgeHist … | Continue reading
This will come as a shock to all of our readers, but I (N.A. Ferrell) do not approve of requiring Instagram usage for school assignments.Possibly related posts...The dangers of adapting school to techThe Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor OthoAnime Case Against Japan's Populatio … | Continue reading
N.A. Ferrell ranks the top six anime series that concluded in 2023, lists honorable mentions, and gives several category-specific awards.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsNew Leaf Journal Year-In-Review: 2023Justin and Justina review 202 … | Continue reading
Some websites stealth edit. Other websites issue in-article corrections. We issue full article corrections.Possibly related posts...Expert Gamer's 1999 Yoshi in Pokémon April Fools PrankRecording a Test New Leaf Journal Pokémon Sword and…Dragonair Safari in Pokémon YellowBill's S … | Continue reading
Addressing an interesting argument that because Lance Armstrong was the best stage racing cyclist in a largely doped field, he would have been the best clean cyclist in a clean field.Possibly related posts...Most-Visited NLJ Articles of 1H 2023The Best of Anime in 2022: Year in R … | Continue reading
Justin and Justina review the 54 most-visited articles at The New Leaf Journal in 2023.Possibly related posts...The New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its First BirthdayThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsThe Newsletter Leaf Journal at 100Should the Pistons have drafted … | Continue reading
What better way to spend New Year's weekend than to catch up on The New Leaf Journal's fresh December 2023 content?Possibly related posts...The New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its First BirthdayThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel Translationsio [Christmas Eve] - Visual Novel Revi … | Continue reading
A full and complete review of the first season of Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, which aired in 2021.Possibly related posts...Anime Recommendations of the Decade (2011-20)The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten - Anime ReviewThe Best Anime Series of 2021New Bottom-Tier Character To … | Continue reading
With season 2 of The Dangers in My Heart just around the corner, I review season 1 of the middle school romance with an antisocial boy and a popular model.Possibly related posts...Heights in “The Dangers in My Heart” AnimeHeight differences in anime romancesThe al|together and In … | Continue reading
Inspired by a series of recent blog posts, I offer a proposed set of best practices for media review scoring systems.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsThe New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its First BirthdayNew Leaf Journal Third Birthday Read … | Continue reading
Once clad in a witch's hat for Halloween, an endearing green car in Gowanus is now bearing Christmas presents.Possibly related posts...The Wicked Car of the Gowanus - Car with HatRudolph the Red-Nosed Car with Antlersio [Christmas Eve] - Visual Novel ReviewPlain Song Christmas Sp … | Continue reading
Victor V. Gurbo shares two recordings of his original holiday song, Christmas & You.Possibly related posts...The Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor OthoAnime Recommendations of the Decade (2011-20)The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsACE Academy - Visual Novel Rev … | Continue reading
A Carroll Gardens home works to make sure that we know how long until Christmas.Possibly related posts...io [Christmas Eve] - Visual Novel ReviewSnowman with One-Eyed Frog Hat - Pure Evil?Snowman with Mask 〜 It's the thought that countsPlain Song Christmas Special - VN ReviewA Ch … | Continue reading
I finally review the only al|together visual novel translation in which the player takes the perspective of a pet cat (Don-kichi, to be precise).Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsFour May Issues of The Nursery Magazine (1873-81)"Fradie-C … | Continue reading
Reviewing one of the more unique and polished al|together visual novel translation projects, Moonshine.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsMay Sky - Visual Novel ReviewNarcissu (Insani version) VN ReviewFrom the Bottom of the Heart - VN Re … | Continue reading
Santa emerges from a chimney in brownstone Brooklyn: A photo story in 3 acts.Possibly related posts...An Inquiry Into the Nature of Santa ClausMake it Christmas With a Santa HatSanta Claus's Delivery Van Seen in BrooklynReviewing Three Boutique Guitar StringsOn Barry Bonds' IBBs … | Continue reading
Certain decorations are associated with secular Christmas displays. These include, but are not limited to, depictions of Santa Claus, reindeer (especially […]Possibly related posts...An Inquiry Into the Nature of Santa Clausio [Christmas Eve] - Visual Novel ReviewPlain Song Chris … | Continue reading
A photo of S-cape, a private boat seen docked at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Marina on May 31, 2023.Possibly related posts...The Nice Boat 〜 A Look Back at the School Days AnimeBoat playground seen from Brooklyn BridgeSearching for School Days' Nice BoatHistory of New York's Evacuat … | Continue reading
I concur with an argument in favor of external linking while taking a different perspective to argue in favor of humane internal linking.Possibly related posts...The Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor Otho1883 Opening of the Brooklyn BridgeShould the Pistons have drafted Carmelo … | Continue reading
A short guide for immigration law followers to adding Board of Immigration Appeals precedent decisions to Zotero.Possibly related posts...Analyzing BIA Decision in Matter of SalamaMatter of Man, 12 I&N Dec. 305 (BIA 1967) - BIA Hong…My heroic broken link report to U.S. DOJThe Mat … | Continue reading
I have received many spam emails at The New Leaf Journal... but none top a request for assistance from China's former Defense Minister.Possibly related posts...The New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its First BirthdayThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsThe Newsletter Lea … | Continue reading
Reviewing the al|together visual novel translation that started it all and eventually made its way to Steam.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsCrimsoness - Visual Novel Reviewal|together Visual Novel Reviews and PostsFlood of Tears - Visu … | Continue reading
I join the cool kids in posting a list of my "default apps" for computers and mobile devices as of December 7, 2023.Possibly related posts...Review of /e/ - An Android Alternative For Mobile PhonesRecommended F-Droid FOSS Apps For Android-Based…Justin and Justina review 2022 at t … | Continue reading
The story of a Bonsai tree sent from Mississippi to New York City with a great number of Styrofoam peanuts.Possibly related posts...The Pine Tree Lovers of TakasagoThe Fallen Tree in Brooklyn HeightsThe Plum Tree Blossoms Always in the SpringtimeAn Unclear and Indistinct Idea of … | Continue reading
The Bush Clinton Playground is named for one failed presidential candidate, but that is not why the name is memorable.Possibly related posts...A Walk Across the Hamilton Avenue FootbridgeBiden, Lincoln, and Counting Back From the President's BirthDangers of Eating Red Hook Fish a … | Continue reading
Recapping our busiest month of 2023 both in terms of new full-length articles and visitors.Possibly related posts...The New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its First BirthdayJustin and Justina review 2022 at the NLJThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsThe Newsletter Leaf J … | Continue reading
Justin of our Justin and Justina duo looks behind a particularly inane protest to wonder what happened to that Ronald McDonald guy.Possibly related posts...Justin and Justina review 2022 at the NLJJustin & Justina: The Most-Read New Leaf Journal…The Enigmatic Life and Death of Em … | Continue reading
To hide items and make chatty NPCs or to make "hidden items" glow and one-line robot NPCs.Possibly related posts...The Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor OthoAnime Recommendations of the Decade (2011-20)Ranking My Big Impression Video GamesThe al|together and Insani Visual Novel … | Continue reading
I use a Hario v60 coffee dripper (02 size) to make pour-over coffee. I have a 15 oz Hario v60 coffee […]Possibly related posts...Persona 4, Coffee, and Children"Coffee Fruit Punch" - A Cookbook AbominationRescuing a Ladybug On My TelevisionAmerican Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ho … | Continue reading
A study of cases in which the paths of former NBA MVPs cross throughout their careers.Possibly related posts...Should the Pistons have drafted Carmelo?The Enigmatic Life and Death of Emperor OthoESPN States Tim Duncan was "Born Overseas"1997 Otis Thorpe trade and the 2003 NBA Dra … | Continue reading
"The toast is, "Freedom's favorite son, Health, peace, and joy to Washington!"Possibly related posts...History of New York's Evacuation DayPlain Song - Visual Novel ReviewPlain Song Christmas Special - VN ReviewJustin and Justina review 2022 at the NLJHistory of Thanksgiving Proc … | Continue reading
A detailed history of New York City's Evacuation Day, a former holiday that landed on November 25 and was second only to Independence Day in NYC's patriotic pantheon.Possibly related posts...The al|together and Insani Visual Novel TranslationsThe New Leaf Journal Celebrates Its F … | Continue reading
It would not be Thanksgiving without an Brooklyn inflatable decoration article.Possibly related posts...History of Thanksgiving Proclamations in the PhilippinesOctober 25 Thanksgiving in GrenadaWashington's 1789 Thanksgiving ProclamationCalvin Coolidge's 1923 Thanksgiving Proclam … | Continue reading
A humorous and ultimately borderless search for the long sought-after "libertarian moment."Possibly related posts...New Leaf Journal Third Birthday ReaderProposals for Fact-Checking ReformSocial webs of personal websitesWallabag Custom Search Engine ShortcutsFeeds and Read-It-Lat … | Continue reading
Examining Greanda's annual October 25 Thanksgiving, which commemorates the beginning of the 1983 American-led intervention to restore order in the small Caribbean nation.Possibly related posts...History of Thanksgiving Proclamations in the PhilippinesWashington's 1789 Thanksgivin … | Continue reading
Examining the significance of Liu Shouxe's naturally silver hair in the Raven of the Inner Palace anime series.Possibly related posts...The Best of Anime in 2022: Year in ReviewHair Color in The Apothecary Diaries AnimeAdditional Best of 2022 in Anime AwardsHair Color in A Dream … | Continue reading
Examining unusual hair colors in the main characters of Ming China-inspired The Apothecary Diaries.Possibly related posts...Hair Color in A Dream of SummerTokyo High Schools Change Hair Color Dress Code PoliciesBrown hair and dress codes in Ippon Again!Understanding Hair Color in … | Continue reading
Texas A&M's decision to pay Coach Jimbo Fisher $76.8 million to not coach the school's football team raises questions about its priorities as an institution.Possibly related posts...College Football Coach Salaries and Buyouts and…Should the Pistons have drafted Carmelo?The Japane … | Continue reading
I was surprised that no one gave me an "I Voted!" sticker when I voted in November 2023... then I checked my pocket.Possibly related posts...1897 Magazine Offer - Pocket Kodak and Kodak No. 4…One Man, One Vote, Two "I Voted!" StickersYou Can't Fix Stupid - King BabyOn Finding Mon … | Continue reading
A friendly Halloween ghost scarecrow seen in Brooklyn Heights, New York.Possibly related posts...Economical Halloween ScarecrowsHalloween Cooking and Decorating Tips From 1913The Trick-Or-Treating Halloween Daycare GhostFlying 12-Foot Witch in Carroll GardensA Trick-Or-Treating H … | Continue reading
A Carroll Gardens household puts a Halloween snake skeleton decoration to good use on their front lawn.Possibly related posts...A Walk Across the Hamilton Avenue FootbridgeFlying 12-Foot Witch in Carroll GardensJustin & Justina 〜 4th of July Grill Sacrifices to…A Trip Across Broo … | Continue reading