Veterans Day 2009

It has recently occurred to me that, since being out of the military, I’ve never once had a Veterans Day off that I can recall. Sure, I meet some other local vets at Golden Corral the Monday before or after (is it me or does the free buffet taste better than the pay-for version?) but … More Veterans Day 2009

Cooperative Storytelling – “Spelljammer: Birthstone”

I’ve been fielding a weekly (or so) gathering as a side project for the last couple of months. Rather than a LAN party playing World of Warcraft, some local friends and myself decided to cobble together an old-school role-playing campaign using classic 2nd Ed. AD&D tabletop rules (and decidedly offline.) We’re using the “Spelljammer” rules … More Cooperative Storytelling – “Spelljammer: Birthstone”

Right Turn, Clyde

Traffic law question: if you come to signal in a right turn lane and the signal shows a red right arrow, are you allowed to make a right turn if the way is clear? I’ve seen local cops make a right turn on a red arrow all the time, but my roommate swears that a … More Right Turn, Clyde

Meet the Mascots!

When I go to a convention, it’s usually not with the intent of blowing a lot of cash. About once per year, I allot a little to find something cool to add to my growing collection of spooky “cursed” objects. This year, I found these three guys (on the right) just hanging around, and I … More Meet the Mascots!