...she was nothing but the right kind of trouble. Fiction Experiment: Part 2 An hour later, there was a short knock on the office door and in walked the last man on earth that Arielle wanted to see. She was awake, out of her chair and her wand was out in a heartbeat, pointed squarely … Continue reading Red Hair, Blue Eyes, Black Heart
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.
Magical Misery Tour
...now with extra angst! Ok, kids, let's see how well Uncle Doc did on his Big List O' Chores.. 1: Clean both bathrooms. Get semi high off the chlorine fumes. Done! When Grace gets home, she will be thrilled. 2: Go outside and plant many plants. Well, yes and no. Planted Dianthus, Pansies and a … Continue reading Magical Misery Tour
Homicidal Robot Frogs
...they're green, they hop, they're packin heat Doc's Day Off: A User's Guide 1: Clean both bathrooms. Get semi high off the chlorine fumes. 2: Go outside and plant many plants. 3: Go gas up car and buy mulch...if you have the money. 4: Eat lunch...in this case, a tasty mixed berry protien shake. 5: … Continue reading Homicidal Robot Frogs
The Kitty Cats Go To Mars
...to use the Great Face for a scratching post. Hey, kids, there's still time to put in your suggestions for the Fiction Experiment (check out the posts from last weeks episode) before I write the next part. Saw "Legend of Zorro" yesterday. Fun flick, tho not as good as "Mask of Zorro" and more played … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Go To Mars
Industrial Lice & Magic
...I have no idea. 7 hours of shovelling, digging, etc. Grace and I are a couple of beaten eggs. It's only 6:00 and I'm nodding off. No work for the rest of the weekend! More later.
The Sex Lives Of Porcupines
...fraught as it is with worry and danger Today is the start of a 4 day weekend for me...took today and Monday off as a consolation prize for missing GenCon SoCal. So what will Grace (who has today off cos it's Veterans Day) be doing? Yardwork! Hopefully not more than a couple of hours worth, … Continue reading The Sex Lives Of Porcupines
Small Round Paisley Things That Go “Poing”
...that would be a "TOON Tales" in joke. Well, my little barbecued briskets, Grace and I decided to have our anniversary prime rib dinner last night instead of tonight. It was huge and we couldn't finish the prime rib OR the hugeass chunk of chocolate cake, so we brought 'em home for tonight. Oh yeah...after … Continue reading Small Round Paisley Things That Go “Poing”
The Adventures Of SuperSquinky!
...she wields the power of sweetness. Oy, do I have a full plate or what? Right off the bat, I'm restructuring the Kingdom Building Game so as to get everyone on an even footing and take into account losing two players. I've learned alot about running games like this, so I'm streamlining the turn form … Continue reading The Adventures Of SuperSquinky!
Artichoke Alley
...right near where it crosses Mayonnaise Boulevard The Fiction Experiment Ok, boys and girls, here's the deal: I'll write a bit, then stop and ask you to suggest something. The suggestion I like best gets used. I'll post story sections on Mondays, so you have a week to impress me. So, here we go. Part … Continue reading Artichoke Alley
It’s All About The Evil Pelicans
...too scary! Writing experiment will start tonight. Was delayed due to gastrointestinal rebellion. Feeling better now.
It’s All About The Evil Pelicans
...too scary! Writing experiment will start tonight. Was delayed due to gastrointestinal rebellion. Feeling better now.
1,000 Naked Redheads And A White Rabbit
...now that's something you don't see every day Ok, so, over on his Most Excellent LJ, Robin D. Laws is running a "play by poll" game. It rocks. Since, as a RPG writer/GM I am doomed to forever walk in Robin's shadow, I won't do one of those. What I will do is start a … Continue reading 1,000 Naked Redheads And A White Rabbit
Barbecued Neocon On A Stick
...they taste terrible, but they're fun to cook Today will be a day of hard work for My Sweet Little Indian Runner Duck Of Love and I. It is finally time to chop up and move the huge amounts of plant matter I have piled up over the spring/summer. Oh yes, kiddies, there will be … Continue reading Barbecued Neocon On A Stick
Sweet Hot Sleep
...with cool dreams Random Musings 1: I'm fighting off my first wave of S.A.D. and I'm not doing a very good job of it. 2: I need to think about what sort of 2006 calender to get. Not the form, since I always get a size that lets me write stuff in the square for … Continue reading Sweet Hot Sleep
The Anoles Of History
...not to be confused with a karma chameleon Well, aside from a 2 hour session of Attempted Suicide By Landscaping, today was a pretty mellow day for me. Got up, ate, yadda yadda yadda. Worked on some turns for the Kingdom Building Game...did a bit of reading...listened to some reggae. Then, about 2:00, I decided … Continue reading The Anoles Of History
The Five Blue Budgies Drop Acid
...windowpane, to be exact Aah, my friends, there are dark times ahead for your old Uncle Doc. Well, actually, there are dark times ahead for much of the northern hemisphere, because fall is here and winter is fast on it's heels. Outside right now it is rainy and cloudy and cold. I hate winter and … Continue reading The Five Blue Budgies Drop Acid
Rattlesnake Alarm Clock
...no snooze button on that sucker! Back when I still gave a fuck about politics, my friends used to (depending upon their own political stance) label me as either a liberal or a conservative. You, Dear Reader, can make your own decisions based on what follows. I'm very Pro-Choice I'm very in favor of the … Continue reading Rattlesnake Alarm Clock
Mrs. Wangdoodle Plans A Jewel Heist
...with help from her budgie, Bertram Just got back from seeing "Wallace & Grommit and the Curse of the Were-Rabbit" and I must say it was great fun. Not as funny as "The Wrong Trousers". but quite funny and well worth the price of a ticket. Next movie trip for Grace and I: "The Legend … Continue reading Mrs. Wangdoodle Plans A Jewel Heist
Doc Tempest And The Ghost Of Merlin
...title of the March 1941 issue Well, I finished "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" last night. My my, the shit certainly hit the fan near the end of that one, dinnit? And pity all the poor writers of romantic H.P. fanfic:) No wonder they all nutted up when the book came out. Personally, … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Ghost Of Merlin
Every Time I Smell Her Hair, The World Goes Away
...and that's a good thing Doc Update #69 Quick update, as I'm trying to speed thru "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" so My Sweet Little Chile Relleno Of Love can read it. Had a good, tho not nearly productive enough weekend. We were foiled in our attempt to see the Wallace & Grommit … Continue reading Every Time I Smell Her Hair, The World Goes Away
Walking Out Of The Sun
...and walking into the night Uncle Doc's Day Well, so far Grace and I got shoes for my humongous feet...ate french ground steakburgers, french fries, onion rings and a banana milkshake at Nationwide Freezer Meats (the BEST damned hamburgers in the whole Sacramento area)...got a free pie at Baker's Square (which I can only have … Continue reading Walking Out Of The Sun
Walking Out Of The Sun
...and walking into the night Uncle Doc's Day Well, so far Grace and I got shoes for my humongous feet...ate french ground steakburgers, french fries, onion rings and a banana milkshake at Nationwide Freezer Meats (the BEST damned hamburgers in the whole Sacramento area)...got a free pie at Baker's Square (which I can only have … Continue reading Walking Out Of The Sun
Chocolate Covered Orgasm Cookies
...so good, they might kill you. Doc Update #1,000,000,000,003 Grace found me a place that might be able to special order walking shoes in my extra-wideass size, so I'll be going in tomorrow to check them out. Naturally, the crime of having big feet will cost me extra...like maybe $100.00 for a fuckin' pair of … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Orgasm Cookies
I Call Her “Tuffy”, Cos She’s So Rough And Tough
...NOT! Well, my little woodland pals, unless Uncle Doc & Aunt Grace win the lottery or strike gold while digging in the garden, we will definitely NOT be going to GenCon SoCal. This sucks, but there ya are. In lieu of going to the con, I expect that we'll do a few other fun things … Continue reading I Call Her “Tuffy”, Cos She’s So Rough And Tough
Sleeping Outside In Coyoteville
...and it was actually quite fun. Right now I'm cursing the Fates, the Gods, Lady Luck and anything else I can think of. Ya see, despite getting a nice check for my recent Pro Writing Job, it would appear that going to GenCon SoCal may not be the sure thing I thought it was a … Continue reading Sleeping Outside In Coyoteville
