Author: Doc Cross

I'm Doc. I live in Sacramento, California with my wife, Grace, and two dogs named Yoyo and Duke. I've been blogging for 22 years. I'm a TTRPG gamer, a gardener, dog lover, cook, and unrepentant scalawag. I write things that I think people might enjoy reading, especially if they are roleplayers or just strange. I hope you enjoy reading my stuff.

The Rare And Beautiful Dancing Flea Beetles Of Potawango Island

...such beautiful choreography I am sorely tempted to take a couple more staycation days next month. There's a bunch of stuff what needs to be done around the old homestead. Of course, I could also do some writing, too. Here is the final Doclopedia entry for this week, folks! Enjoy it and PLEASE comment on … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Dancing Flea Beetles Of Potawango Island →

A Young Ladies Book Of Proper Adventuring

...with special attention paid to comfortable clothing and guns This week is First Contact/Last Contact Week in the good old Doclopedia. Enjoy! The Doclopedia #369 First Contact/Last Contact: The Delvians Meet Cats & Dogs Begin Transcription of the Report by Zif Commander Soolox, Highest Scholar Wivnib and Kwilbik Technichian Second Plateau Mooltav to the Most … Continue reading A Young Ladies Book Of Proper Adventuring →

The House Where The Quiet People Live

...they only speak just before they attack you. The Doclopedia #368 An Assortment Of Wands: Investigator's Wand Size: 12 inches Construction: Teak with a Dog Hair core Adornments: Your choice of assorted Runes, Wards and Color Accents Major Enchantment: Protective Aura Minor Enchantment: Instant Light For those brave wizards who are explorers, treasure hunters or … Continue reading The House Where The Quiet People Live →

The International Fruit Bat Observer’s Journal

...if, you know, you're into observing fruit bats The Doclopedia #367 An Assortment Of Wands: Student Wand Size: 10 inches Construction: Oak with an Elven Hair core Adornments: Student's name in any of 24 colors Major Enchantment: Age Appropriate Spells Minor Enchantment: No Loss Made for boys and girls age 11 to 16, this wand … Continue reading The International Fruit Bat Observer’s Journal →

The Not Quite Sad, Yet Not Quite Funny, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Little Girl Who Stole Cars

...co-starring her pet lion fish, Marty Welcome back to the blog, Gentle Readers. As you no doubt have figured out, my two week break from posting Doclopedia posts..or much of anything else.. was extended a bit. This was partly because of Grace breaking her arm and partly due to us losing our internet access from … Continue reading The Not Quite Sad, Yet Not Quite Funny, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Little Girl Who Stole Cars →

A Cute Newt In A Zoot Suit Had Plenty Of Loot And Fruit To Boot

...but he had scoot Grace Update: My Sweet Little Broken Armed Gingerbread Cookie Of Passion took a 2 mile walk this morning up to the McDonalds to get an Egg McMuffin. she did well, although it tuckered her out and she's now sleeping like a comatose log. Dog Update: Winker & Lucy are healthy and … Continue reading A Cute Newt In A Zoot Suit Had Plenty Of Loot And Fruit To Boot →

Tales Calculated To Make You Go “EWWWWWW!”

...on sale now! The Doclopedia #364 Basset Hounds...in Space!: Captain Roscoe Captain Roscoe T. Dogg, commander of the starship “Fetch!”, is the most famous captain in Dogstarfleet. He has won many battles (both military and diplomatic), discovered many new worlds, made first contact with many new species and had sex with more alien bitches than … Continue reading Tales Calculated To Make You Go “EWWWWWW!” →

Would You Like A Big Bowl Of Suck With Your Birthday Cake?

...well, you're getting it anyway! Yesterday, My Sweet Angel, Grace, fell and broke her upper right arm. Today is her birthday. Great googly moogly, what a day. Only got to sleep for about 4.5 hours. Have been assisting Grace, shopping, etc, etc. will sleep well tonight thanks to my old pal Guinness and my recent … Continue reading Would You Like A Big Bowl Of Suck With Your Birthday Cake? →

Dear Mothra, I’m Sorry I Stepped On Those Two Tiny Women

...please don't destroy Tokyo again. Two Doclopedia posts today, and one of them is a crossover to a fiction blog entry! Woohoo! The Doclopedia #357 Diners, Cafes & Burger Joints: Asteroid Burgers Welcome to Asteroid Burgers, an old fashioned drive in restaurant...in space! We feature a variety of hamburgers and cheeseburgers made with the finest … Continue reading Dear Mothra, I’m Sorry I Stepped On Those Two Tiny Women →

It’s All Fun & Games Until Somebody Opens Up That Jar Of Flesh Eating Spiderwasps

...then it pretty much turns into antifun CatCon4: Day 10 (Con Day 3) Last day of the con...mucho merch is bought... games are played...seminars are attended...pie is eaten...we head home via the old spacey wacey/timey wimey This being the last day of the con, our merry band of travelers hit the Dealer's Room early and … Continue reading It’s All Fun & Games Until Somebody Opens Up That Jar Of Flesh Eating Spiderwasps →