Month: May 2011

We just lost it. I was writing my first draft of my essay in notepad, as is my wont, and I lost about 500 words. So if tomorrow’s essay seems more irritated in the first half than in the second… Continue Reading →

So what are you reading/watching? While out and about and running errands yesterday, I happened to pick up Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra because, well, ultimate Spider-Man has become the book that we are addicted to in our house and I… Continue Reading →

So… what are you playing? I thought that I’d be devoting today to building a fence in the back yard but my contractor buddies have had things come up and we’ve postponed until next week (dang!). So I will get… Continue Reading →

Marcus Aurelius said “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” I have taken this attitude to heart when it comes to wine selection. There are weeks when I am the… Continue Reading →

While Tuesdays are generally reserved for things that I recommend wholeheartedly, there are a lot of things out there that are… well… less recommendable. Though, to some extent, I enjoyed them anyway. I can say “You NEED to go out and not… Continue Reading →

E.D. recently wrote about Nostalgia and Freedom and that got me to thinking about the various toys from when I was a kid (and from when my parents were kids) that just aren’t around anymore. The WHAM-O Water Wiggle. Chemistry sets.… Continue Reading →

We’ve spoken a little bit about little things that you ought to do if you want to be a good DM… it’s only fair that we spend a little time talking about what it takes to be a Good Player.… Continue Reading →

So… what are you reading and/or watching? While out and about, we picked up a copy of _American Gods_ saw a no-frills copy of Coraline on DVD for seven bucks(!) (which Amazon doesn’t even have). I’ve also been looking at that… Continue Reading →

It’s Free Comic Book day! Please, while you are out and about today running errands, stop by your local comic book store and pick up a free comic book. While you’re there, pick up the Watchmen trade paper back book,… Continue Reading →