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The ERO has It’s own page

The Ephemeral Rift Omniverse (formerly known as the ER Universe) has moved to it’s own page here: https://ephemeralrift.com/ephemeral-rift-omniverse/

Jennifer’s Email

Full text and images of Jennifer’s email. See the following video for more information: https://youtu.be/9up4Ymp6ZK8 The full email text: Hey…

q’Mgleirp’s “Lost But Not Forgotten” Recipe

q’Mgleirp’s “Lost But Not Forgotten” Recipe 1/2 cup semi-solid nitrogen1 1/2 cups peppered vertigo4 boneless eldritch horrors, diced1 unicycle tire,…

Lydia and the Gang

Lydia still remains at large despite the police’s best efforts, Charles has finally joined Norman’s club, Daniel & Robert have…

Eastern Whip-poor-will heard at Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania (2024)

The unique call of the nocturnal Eastern Whip-poor-will was heard at Michaux State Forest, Pennsylvania, one night in early June…

I Pooped in the Forest for the First Time!

I’m 53 years old at the time of this writing, and while I did poop outdoors once when I was…

Thought for the Day, May 22, 2024

Ephemeral Rift “Short Story” Pfp as of May 11, 2025

Surely this mustn’t be the first time anyone has ever written part of a short story to be used specifically…

The Greatest Theft in Human History

In an apropos setting, and in a calm, relaxed manner, I share my thoughts on what I believe may very…

We’ve Been Doing Birthdays Wrong – How To Find, Fix & Celebrate Your True Birthday

The notion of the birthday was invented approximately 3,000 years ago when we were much dumber than we are today…

Ephemeral Rift YouTube Channel Plans for the Coming Months

Good now! Here’s my plans/ideas/bucket list for the next few months: I can’t imagine I’ll be outdoors making videos the…

The Splentastic Adventures of the Ephemeral Rift PFP!

Hahaha, ever since I launched my channel way back in 2011 I always enjoyed changing the PFP every so often,…

I Forgot How Much I Loved Working Outdoors Making Nature Videos

Ever since I was a kid, not only did I love being outdoors playing, or looking under rocks for bugs,…

ASMR Nature Journey at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, Pennsylvania (Early Spring)

I started visiting the John Heinz NWR back around 2005 when I got into photography (namely macro photography) for the…

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About the Formation of the Arkham Sanitarium Band

I have NO idea where this idea came from. It hit me out of nowhere I think in January 2024,…

The “Ephemeral Rift” Universe is Getting a Name Change & and Video Guide!

I will be changing the name of my universe to something more fictional, such as……. oh I dunno…… Blogrop’s Infinitorium,…

Can’t WAIT for Spring!

The photography itch grows stronger with each passing day, not to mention that I’m starting to have my fill of…

It’s Time to Limit How Much of Everything Humans Can Consume

(This is a work in progress, but for the time being I need to get this out of my head…

Civilization is Cancer (I Was Right All Along)

I recorded the video below back in 2018, 5 years ago (as of the date of this post). I don’t…

Human Lives Don’t Matter design idea

This very, very rough design created by yours truly using a mouse and keyboard was inspired by the “Nazi Lives…

The Peaceful, Oft-Misunderstood Anarchist, Atheist, Misanthrope, and Nihilist

[Revised 11/20/2023] Before we get into it, allow me to share a little misanthropic piece I wrote a few days…

The Problem

The problem was never a question of whether or not we could,the problem was always a question of whether or…

the sleep poem (ASMR)

the sleep poem (ASMR)by ephemeral rift(copyright 2023 to infinity all rights reserved) good now,i hope you are doing well,whoever and…

ERIC – The Ephemeral Rift Industrial Complex

This is a rough draft of the industrial complex I plan to build that will be completed by the year…

On the Value of Life: How the Livestock Holocaust is Far Worse Than the Totality of Humanity’s Wars

Ethics. Morals. Values. Critical thinking (namely Objectivity and Perspective). Keep these in mind my dear reader, employ them even, as…

The Power of Words – An Apology and Explanation (ASMR)

An Apology Regarding My Use of the N Word (N***a)

About a week prior to the date of this post, I used the N word (ending in “a”) on twitter,…

The Holocaust Happened, But It’s Not a Big Deal Compared to the Daily Livestock Holocaust

[revised 10/19/2023: added some text, fixed grammar and some math] [Update: I will be writing a new article which will…

Human Society is the Deadliest Terrorist Organization

2 words: deforestation and livestock: How would you like it if humans were laid out in the field above, or…

The N Word (N***a) – Questioning It’s Usage Inside & Outside the Black Community

[This article has been updated to censor the N word so as to make it less offensive to those who…

Different Shepherds, Same Sheep

Hitler, AOC, the Pope, Sanders, Trump, Biden, every politician, priest, evangelist, they’re all the same and the list goes on…

The ERU Questionnaire
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The ERU Questionnaire

1. What does the acronym ERU stand for?A. Edible Rock UnboxingB. Eldritch Reanimated UmbrellaC. Endoplasmic Reticulum UserD. Cryogenic Sleep DisorderE….

The Chaos – 1922 Poem by Gerard Nolst Trenité

The Chaos – 1922 Poem by Gerard Nolst Trenité Wikipedia page about the poem. Dearest creature in creationStudying English pronunciation,   I will teach you in my verse   Sounds…

Could Be True

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“Fuck Off!” by me – Acrylic Painting – 2023

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The Making of “Alien Abduction ASMR”” – What It’s Like Filming a YouTube Video While Wearing a Silicone Mask

The Alien Abduction ASMR video has been one of the more difficult videos I’ve filmed due to the vision obstructing…

The Audio from 13 Videos Now Available on Streaming Sites Such as Spotify, iTunes, etc.

The audio from select videos pictured below from my channel have been distributed to various streaming outlets so that they…

13 Videos Submitted for Various Streaming Sites (Spotify, iTunes, etc.)

For reasons I am not entirely sure of myself, I completely forgot about my annual ritual where I would submit…

Monthly MP3 Reward for October 2022 on my Patreon

Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mp3-reward-for-74901724?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Monthly MP3 Reward for November 2022 Now Available on My Patreon

Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/monthly-mp3-for-74899851?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator

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Les is Moore

So I did a video here in which I briefly talked about “less is more”, and one thing led to…

A female Ruby-throated hummingbird perched high up on a tree branch at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Pennsylvania. Photographed with the Sony 200-600mm lens
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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird Spotted at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

I just so happened to get extremely lucky spotting this female Ruby-throated hummingbird with my naked eye, as it was…

Osprey Catches Fish Right Before My Eyes

Photos series of an Osprey shown hovering and then diving into water to catch a fish and flying away with…

Cedar Waxwing – My First Encounter Ever!

I’m not sure how common or rare the Cedar Waxwing is here in Pennsylvania. All I can tell you is…

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Evil Dead The Game – An Idea for a Lovecraft / Cthulhu Expansion DLC

My idea for a Lovecraft based expansion for Evil Dead The Game by Saber Interactive which would include Cthulhu as the new boss, as well as Devil Reef as the new map location.

Snowy Egret perching on a pier, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, May 2022
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A Wildlife Photography Day Trip to Bombay Hook NWR

About my wildlife photography day trip to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, Delaware, USA, in May 2022.

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Mating Baltimore Orioles (Yet Another Lucky Moment Captured)

A pair of mating Baltimore Orioles that I just happened to stumble upon. One of those right place, right time…

Look! It’s not a Bird!

It’s almost 2 weeks that I’ve owned my first long lens, the Sony 200-600mm, as well as the Sony A7…

Bald Eagle Tries to Snatch Fish Away from Osprey

I believe the eagle did eventually acquire the fish, from what I was told by some other park visitors, but…

2 More House Finch Hatchlings Have Arrived!

The image below was captured from my smartphone on May 3rd. It appears to show 3 hatchlings in the nest….

Our First House Finch Hatchling of 2022!

The first baby bird, or what’s called a “hatchling” at this stage, has, well.. hatched! Below is an image taken…

Download the “Outside the Lines” ASMR Video Image

Check out the “Community tab” on my YouTube channel to submit your creation! Below are 4 variations of the “Outside…

Bird Nest Update: Momma Bird Laid 4 Eggs Total

The images below were taken quickly by reaching up and over the light fixture outside of our house where a…

The Birds Are Back for a 3rd Year In a Row! But Will We See Any Eggs or Chicks?

Outside of our garage we have an outdoor light fixture that lost its cover a few years ago, probably due…

Down the Wikipedia Rabbit Hole Part 3 – Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 40

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 40 where once again I travel down the ever winding and twisting virtual tunnels of Wikipedia…

Animals & Society (Pets, Zoos, Animals in Sports, Factory Farming, etc.) – Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 39

Episode 39 of the Ephemeral Rift Podcast where I try to cover almost every angle of animals in modern ape…

Humor & Comedy – Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 38

Episode 38 of the Ephemeral Rift podcast where I talk almost all things humor & comedy from burps & farts…

The ArkSanitron (version 1.0)

At night they’re busy experimenting on, or being experimented on, but when the multiverse needs a hero (or a destroyer),…

The Podcast will return January 4th

This xmas holiday has thrown a monkey wrench into the works, so I won’t be able to record any episodes…

ERP #37 – The Holiday Blues, Psychedelic Santa, Anti-capitalist Attitudes

Welcome to Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 37 where I talk about: how the Christmas holiday can be tough for people…

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Krill Your Shelf, Krill Yourself, or Krill Someone or Something Else!

ERP #35 – 🤘 Metal 🤘 (music)

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 35 where I talk all things Metal (music) from what it is, its history, the subgenres…

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ERP #34 – Dungeons & Dragons

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 34 where I talk all things Dungeons & Dragons, including what it is, how it’s played,…

ERP #33 – Philosophy (First in a New Series)

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 33 can be considered both an introduction to philosophy as well as a stepping stone for…

List of Known Species of Mallows

Netflix’s Norsemen is an Absolute Fucking Hilarious Modern Day Monty Python

My wife and I just started watching this series which apparently has been out for like 2-3 years now. How…

Why the Right to Vote is a Fucking Joke

Here in the United States, we the sheeple have this super power called “the right to vote”. Ooooooo… pretty fucking…

ERP #32 – Mixed Bag #3

I cover a variety of topics and go on some related tangents mostly in response to listener & viewner messages:…

2 Problems with the Film Old Henry

Spoilers ahead! First off, I’m not a critic or a reviewer and my wife and I absolutely loved this film,…

ERP #31: All Things Horror

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 31 where I talk all things horror (fiction): why we like it, its history, different cultures,…

Using a mouse all the time? This is what you get to look forward to when you get older!

Ah, modern society and its technology. I’ll spare you the rant regarding how we’re slaves to it and the various…

Transcript from ERP episode 30 Fear (Part 2) now available for all Patrons

Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/transcript-from-57687540

Think Corvus being one of the “Men” was a huge twist in the ERU?

Just wait until you see what drops on October 24th.

ERP #30: Fear (Part 2) – Physiology to Phobias

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 30 were I discuss a variety of topics ranging from the physiology of fear (limbic system…

Squid Game Analysis: The 1 Argument That No One Raised

Yes, the participants involved in the Netflix series Squid Game chose to join the game by their own volition. However,…

ERP #29 – Down the Wikipedia Rabbit Hole Part 2

Welcome to the Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 29.This is part 2 of the ongoing, periodic series where I go down…

Just another praying mantis

This young praying mantis was found on the tire of my car this October 2021. It’s always a wonderful occasion…

“Boredom”, a Poem

I’m fucking bored,so I went down into my basement,because that’s where my computer is. While my computer renders my next…

“Shit”, a Poem

I took a shit in the toilet.I felt relieved afterwards.I think I found god. “Shit” is a poem that is…

ERP #28 – Rise of the Plastic Fungi People

Nothing scarier than reality. Welcome to episode 28 of the Ephemeral Rift Podcast where I talk about time, Carpe diem,…

Rules of the Sleep Note

Hello, dear reader, or should I say, sleeper? After all, you are one who sleeps. Welcome to the official Rules…

ERP #27 – Mixed Bag #3

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 27 talking about the documentaries Love on the Spectrum and one on Lynyrd Skynyrd, and then…

Dear Bluepoint Games: Your Demon’s Souls Remake is Perfection! Please Remake Dark Souls 1 ASAP! Thanks!!

Title. I mean, really, do I need to go any further? Bluepoint’s remake of Demon’s Souls is a near-perfect visual…

ERP #26 – The Vest

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 26 where, after some ranting, I go over all the patches on the vest I made…

ERP #25 – Anime

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 25 talking all things anime from the history and its characteristics to the various titles that…

ERP #24 – Lo-fi music

Ephemeral Rift Podcast episode 24 talking Lo-Fi music, its history & characteristics, and all the various styles, artists, musicians, and…

ERP #23 – Laziness, Stupidity, Work & Leisure

Talking all things lazy, stupid, work, leisure, being part lizard, and other related tangents. iTunes ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ephemeral-rift-podcast/id1559306449Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/0mRcmWpk4bwXG8786mUrPxAmazon ►…

ERP #22 – Fear (Part 1)

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 22 – Fear (Part 1) Intro: taking input for Episode 23; what I consider evidence; being…

Congrats! You’re Still With Us! Certificate of Award

In honor of you still being here with us, for enduring and persevering, I present you with my own homemade…

ERP #21 – Movies & Films

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 21 where I go over many of the various movies & films we’ve all seen over…

ERP #20 – “Synchronicity” or “Population Growth, Food, Jobs, Housing, Environment”

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 20 – “Synchronicity” or “Gaming PC Ban, Population Growth, Food, Jobs, Housing, Environment” Taking input for…

ERP #19 – The Pseudoscience of Cryptozoology (Bigfoot & Other Cryptids)

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 19: Discussing the pseudoscience of cryptozoology and various cryptids (Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, etc.), the researchers,…

ERP #18 – Hip Hop & Rap

Ephemeral Rift Podcast #18 I spend the entire episode responding to listener / viewner messages & comments from across the…

ERP #17 – To Unknow the Known; Down the Wikipedia Rabbit Hole Part 1

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 17 Intro: Taking input for Episode 18 Appetizers: living in nature; stock market manipulation; dead by…

ERP #16 – Manga

Ephemeral Rift Podcast #16 – Manga Intro: characteristics of manga Appetizers: listener / viewner titles Main Course: manga (popular titles,…

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 15 – Renting vs Home Ownership

Intro: Taking input for Episode 16 Appetizers: psychopathy & empathy; making friends at a new school; believing in both science…

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 14: Video Games

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 14:Appetizers: listener / viewner favoritesMain Course: video games (history, consoles, best sellers, etc.)Dessert: trailers for Elden…

The Tiers of Wellness

My list of the various states of wellness / well being from the bottom of feeling just O.K. to the…

Ephemeral Rift Podcast Episode 13 – Rational & Reasonable People Exist!

Intro: Taking input for episode 14  Leftovers: Comparing & self improvement Appetizers: Civilizations on other planets, space travel, Ephemeral Rift…