I’ve recently become obsessed with The Great British Baking Show (yes, I was very late getting the memo). It’s a ridiculously charming show that somehow manages to be twee as hell without being annoying. The competition takes place in a … Continue reading The Great British Night Thread (1/31)
Everybody move! My favorite fact of all time is this: According to his The Princess Bride co-star Cary Elwes, while growing up in France, Andre the Giant, né Roussimoff, was driven to school on occasion by his neighbor, Samuel Beckett, … Continue reading Andre the Day Thread (1/22)
The cat from the outskirts of Port Island Station followed behind the group, looking for the tall, blue-clad man who had fed him. He had a bad feeling as the humans entered the grotesque tower that appeared each night; even cats … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Days Six & Seven
When the group entered Tartarus’s Tziah Block, they were shocked to discover the floor was pitch black. They separated, hoping to find their way out quickly. Finally, a voice came over the communicator. “I’ve found the stairs,” said Igor in … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day Five
Fuuka warned them that accidents might happen more frequently in Tartarus that night, and, indeed, upon entering the Yabbashah Block, the group found themselves separated. Yuko was relieved to find herself amidst friends, people she was almost certain could … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Personal 3 Parallel — Day Four
As they wandered the 64th and final floor of the Arqa Block of Tartarus, the group reflected on their actions thus far. “I guess those twins really were just trying to help,” said Yuko glumly. “I feel so bad I … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day Three
When the group reached the 16th floor of Thebel, they decided to split up to find the stairway faster. As she and a fellow player wandered the level, avoiding Shadows where they could, Elizabeth peppered her companion with questions about … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day Two
After signing the contract, Minako Arisato decided to go to Paulownia Mall; after all, one must do something after school. There she finds an odd assortment of people she knows. She feels connected to each of them, yet everyone seems … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day One
On February 1, 2010, with Nyx defeated, Minako Arisato visits the Velvet Room for what she assumes will be the last time. To her surprise, the room is empty and in shambles, Igor’s loveseat slashed, the table overturned. At the … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Signups
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Sure, kids these days have their “Nickelodeon” and their “Cartoon Network” for endless child-friendly programming, but when I was a young Jake, we relied on the USA Cartoon Express, featuring a bountiful lineup of cartoons mostly recycled from the 1960s … Continue reading Cartoon Express Night Thread
Many years ago, a friend showed me a children’s book called LATAWNYA, the Naughty Horse, Learns to Say “No” to Drugs, and it is amazing. Why, you ask? Well, first, there’s the author’s bio: Then, there’s the writing: But most … Continue reading LATAWNYA, the Naughty Horse, Learns to Say “Yes” to the Day Thread
Having been gifted the Night Thread with little time to plan, I’m going to use this as an excuse to rhapsodize over the Most Amazing College Football Season Ever – and yes, I’m biased – apologies in advance to Allison: It … Continue reading Kick Six Night Thread (11/8)
Many people (fine, like me and one other guy) have asked for a sports thread today to reflect on the recent and upcoming college football happenings, so here you go! Speaking of go, GO/GEAUX TIGERS! Continue reading Sports Saturday (11/4)
“If I am to be judged by those who come after me, let me be judged for the truth.” — Raistlin Majere More determined than ever to find the damned Mac Guffin and be done with it, the last of the … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 7: Wolves of the Dwarven Depths
“Nothing ever happens by chance. Everything happens for a reason. Your brain may not know the reason. Your brain may never figure it out. But your heart knows. Your heart always knows.” – War Wizard Horkin The remaining adventurers – so … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 6: Test of the Wolves
If you expect the unexpected, is it really all that unexpected? — Tasslehoff Burrfoot Finally arriving at the labyrinth, the adventurers examined the entrance, comprised of ancient, rough-hewn stone steps leading down into darkness. Noticing some Elvish words carved above the … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 5: War of the Wolves
“So evil turns upon itself.” – Elistan, Cleric of Paladine Still reeling from the shock of slaughtering not just an innocent man, but also the one person gifted with the Healer’s touch, it took a minute for the companions to process … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 4: Time of the Wolves
”I’m going to talk to you like an older sister.” — Goldmoon of the Que Shu Shaken by the loss of Indy (and the existence of murderous unicorns), the company hurried through Darken Wood and reached Haven just as the sun … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 3: Wolves of Spring Dawning
“Oops.” — Tasselhoff Burrfoot As the corpse of sweet, innocent Ted – grieving husband, devoted father, and a godly man – hit the floor, the rest of the adventurers, some shamefaced, others with renewed suspicion, stared at each other, at a … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 2: Wolves of Winter Night
“I will do this. Nothing in my life matters except this. No moment in my life exists except this moment. I am born in this moment, and if I fail, I will die in this moment.” — Raistlin Majere Dragon Con … Continue reading Werewolf XXXV: D&D, Day 1: Wolves of Autumn Twilight
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