The two days I worked this week at my new position were both enjoyable and  interesting at the same time.

Firstly, I need to stress how absolutely wonderful it is getting two+ hours back during my day; when last year that time was spent commuting to and from work. I mean, after awakening at my usual time, I actually took my time getting ready: I ( Read more... )

Not only am I back from the dead, I am back teaching in Brooklyn, and I am a much happier camper for it ( Read more... )

That's what it was, folks.

After spending time in an inordinate amount of time in triage and the emergency rrom of one of the worst hospitals in the free world, the doctor diagnosed nothing life threatening.

So I only need ot take it easy and drink lots of fluids.

Peace.

I've played several games at Origins. I'll list and rate them appropriately.

5 excellent
4 very good
3 good
2 needs a second play
1 I want my two hours back!

Whad' Ya Know?                                             3.5     I was a semi-finalist
                                                                                       and won a gif ( Read more... )

swollen ankles and feet
lethargy
body aches
disorientation
harsh headaches
mood swings
loss of appetite...

I've been experiencing above symptoms, some starting a few days ago, all apparent presently.

I am still At Origins, and without the use of a cell phone (left charger at home, I think), and am seriously desiring the end of s

Folks,

There are aren't many times that I can mix pleasure with my profession, but at  Origins 2007, where workshops such as "Why Games are Important in the Classroom" and "Using Dice In the Classroom" I do just that.

Also, I'll be trying out some new game titles, games that I know I do not play at The Gamer's Gambit.

Streetcar, Conquest of Pangea, ( Read more... )

Folks,

(I apologize for not posting yesterday: I was having too much fun at
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I must be a pro at interviewing, because I do it so damned much ( Read more... )

Firstly, thanks go out to those who offered feedback solely on my world description alone. Now, we all know that descriptions of a world are far different than stories taking place in it. I mean, Communist Russia is a setting, but hardly the seeds of a story.

Here of course, is a story. It might take you some time to read it, but I believe the gist ( Read more... )

Folks,

Here, in a nutshell, is an explanation of the world I created for my speculative fiction series/short pieces/ spin-offs/etc.

The Crossover: After the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, spirits of old, ghosts, ancient gods, ghosts of every entity that has lived and died, have found a way to easily and frequently manifest themselves through ( Read more... )