J.G.R. PentoninJade’s StoriesLittle PenguinOnce there was a little penguin who lived with bluebirds.1 min read·Dec 16, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninPoemas de AmorA Bird of PreyAs my daughter turns ten, I’ve turned to poetry to try to capture the mix of emotions I am experiencing.·2 min read·Jul 25, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninThe VignetteGrad SchoolThe guy behind me at Starbucks is on the phone. He is young, handsome; 15 years my junior.1 min read·Jun 28, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninThe VignetteThoughts on a BenchThe boy sat on a bench, his head in his hands. He had there for a long time, really, an eternity for a boy his age. He looked at the…·2 min read·May 12, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninLiterary AnalysesThe Last of Us and World Building Issues that will Lead to a Weaker Season TwoThe Last of Us season one is over and has received wide critical acclaim from critics and audiences. Lest we forget, this is an adaption…·3 min read·Mar 17, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninLiterary AnalysesGrief in Station ElevenHBO’s Station Eleven is a series that explores the aftermath of a global pandemic and how people cope with the loss of their loved ones and…·3 min read·Mar 15, 2023----
J.G.R. PentoninSci-Fi LoreThe Last of Us and the Dark Side of LoveThe concept of love is often associated with positivity, kindness, and selflessness. However, there is a darker side to love, where it can…·3 min read·Mar 14, 2023----