...oh, that wacky family . REWRITE FRIDAY! From: August 27, 2010 Knives That Do More Than Cut: The Blade That Transforms Type of knife: Primitive stone knife Magic level: High Intelligence: Very Low Almost nothing is known about this knife other than it is several millennia old and may have come from the Dendulaa Plains … Continue reading Episode 186: Waldo Gets A New Car, Lena Bakes A Pie And Uncle Roy Has A New Moneymaking Plan
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.
Hot Magic Tonight
...very hot . A Fist Full Of Plot Hooks PULP MYSTERY GENRE A Bullet For A Baker Why have there been two attempts on the life of Valentin Gaspard, world famous chef and owner of La Tarte Parfaite, the hottest bakery in the city? Could it have something to do with the disappearance of his … Continue reading Hot Magic Tonight
Fungus Boogie
...nope, not a clue . Sasha Explains It All Adaptability So today, I want to talk about how people adapt to different alternate realities. And by “people”, I mean my immediate family and friends, including some who are no longer living. By “alternate realities, I mean the “prime schisms”, as we transdimensional experts refer to … Continue reading Fungus Boogie
Carp Wars
...not a popular game . Sister Bomia’s Adventure Diary We Help A Village Dogsday 2, White Moon Month, Year 25 of the Golden Emperor Dear Diary, Well, our Rabbitsday yesterday was filled with adventure! We had just finished a fine breakfast at the Better Rest Inn and were contemplating what we might do that day, … Continue reading Carp Wars
Green Metal Hair
...probably get hot in the sun . Become a Patron! . A Short Lecture Children Or Pets? It has come to my attention that in recent years, many young people are opting to adopt pets rather than have children. Now, you can do both, and many people do. Just try to keep things straight when … Continue reading Green Metal Hair
Klingons In The Bathtub
...or, if you prefer "tlhIngan Hol" . REWRITE FRIDAY! Silky Explains It All All Of Me (Part 2) . . Daisy “Born” May 11th, 1976 Died August 18th, 1986. . Yes, I was a Daisy in one life. It’s a very popular name for bitches. More importantly still, I was a Basset Hound again! (I … Continue reading Klingons In The Bathtub
King Kong VS Betty White
…my money is on Betty. . A Fist Full Of Plot Hooks PULP MYSTERY GENRE The Woman In Yellow What do a daring daylight bank robbery, a mob hit on a rival gang at a baseball game, and the theft of a truckload of valuable paintings have in common? The Woman In Yellow was seen … Continue reading King Kong VS Betty White
I Was A Jar Of Pickles For The FBI
...kosher dills . Confessions Of A Time Traveler Vacationing In The Past Every so often, when I mention my family going on a vacation, a friend will first ask where, then ask when, and they don't mean when this year. This is a perfectly legit thing to ask time travelers. Of course, my friends often … Continue reading I Was A Jar Of Pickles For The FBI
We REALLY Like Monkeys!
...in a wholesome and decent manner, of course . Sister Bomia’s Adventure Diary Passing Through Eskadia . Ottersday 1, White Moon Month, Year 25 of the Golden Emperor Dear Diary, I'm sorry it has been 9 days since my last entry, but after leaving Widdly-By-The-Sea, we rode for two days through rather boring farmland, so … Continue reading We REALLY Like Monkeys!
Handsome Joe Explores The Woods
...with his pals Ralphie, Booger and Tabby . A Short Lecture Selecting Something To Watch In this modern age of ours, we are blessed with an abundance of television and online programming. It seems that everywhere you turn, there is a new streaming or cable service offering new programs. That being said, you may not … Continue reading Handsome Joe Explores The Woods
How To Grow Plants
...step one: get some plants . REWRITE FRIDAY! Hi there, Gentle Readers. When I originally conceived the Rewrite Friday idea, I thought I would post the original piece, then the rewritten version, all in one post. I have since rethought that as being kind of wasteful with your time and mine. Instead, I'll just direct … Continue reading How To Grow Plants
Bucky & Squint Go To Africa
...and nearly get eaten by lions . A Fist Full Of Plot Hooks PULP MYSTERY GENRE The Chicken That Flew The Coop Boudreaux's Chicken Dinner House has been a favorite eating place here in The City since Alvin Boudreaux came north and opened it 40 years ago. So why did somebody steal the 4 foot … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Go To Africa
Olive Loafers
...shoes you can eat! Sasha Explains It All Animal Companions For Animals Hi there, folks! It's been a long time since my last rant and there have been changes in my life.First off, I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia a couple of months ago and while I can still walk, it gets a bit painful … Continue reading Olive Loafers
It’s All Fun And Games Until You Electrocute The Goldfish
...that was...unfortunate . Sister Bomia’s Adventure Diary We Leave Widdly-By-The-Sea Wolfsday 1, White Moon Month, Year 25 of the Golden Emperor Dear Brand New Diary, Well, here I am, once again starting a new diary in the wee hours of the morning. We will be leaving Widdly-By-The-Sea shortly after sunrise, off on another adventure, but … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until You Electrocute The Goldfish
Fruit Of The Dogs
...watermelon, mostly . A Short Lecture How To Walk In The Woods First of all, you need to ask yourself why you want to walk in the woods. Are you getting outside for some exercise? You could probably get plenty of exercise just walking around your neighborhood, especially if you live in a rougher section … Continue reading Fruit Of The Dogs
And Then I Changed Things
...on purpose, this time . The Blog Remodeled Below is my plan for posting on this blog for at least the next year. Things might change a bit over time, but this is looking pretty much like the weekly schedule. I will, of course, blog some other stuff from time to time, like con reports … Continue reading And Then I Changed Things
Uncle Doc Talks To You About Daily, Year Long Writing Assignments
...don't, just don't. . Well, Gentle Readers, here we are at the end of my third year long Doclopedia Deathmarch. Two posts a day for an entire Leap Year. Actually, I went two posts beyond the total, doing 734 posts total. I think I did well on what I wrote. I do wish two thirds … Continue reading Uncle Doc Talks To You About Daily, Year Long Writing Assignments
Probability Recombination Circuits
...apparently, we needed a new one . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,232 Stuff You Need: The Emergency Coat . Folks, if you regularly find yourself in situations that threaten your life, you need the Emergency Coat! Bullet and stab proof, this stylish knee length coat, with hood, will not only keep you warm … Continue reading Probability Recombination Circuits
Milk Syrup
...is that even a thing? . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,230 Places That Don't Stay In One Place: K'runthus . On Altair 5, which has 83% of the surface covered in water, you can find the domed city of K'runthus. 250,000 people live there in a clean and modern city. K'runthus has been … Continue reading Milk Syrup
Mad Science In The Modern Home
...as told by my dog, Sasha . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,228 The Middle Of Nowhere: Rest Stop #5 . If you happen to be driving along a long and lonely stretch of highway late at night, you may see Rest Stop #5. The exact name may vary, depending upon the country you … Continue reading Mad Science In The Modern Home
The Curious Case Of The Curious Case
...yes, it was a case of cases . The Doclopedia #2,226 The Alphabet: L is for... . Lick Stones! These small pink and yellow stones are found along the northernmost banks of the Refoongo River. They have the magical property of exploding in interesting ways 10 seconds after a sapient being licks them. What form … Continue reading The Curious Case Of The Curious Case
Mud Sausage
...yum? . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,224 The Seven Kingdoms: Yaviristan . Located northeast of Brindolhoff and due east of Urillia, Yaviristan is a kingdom of rolling hills covered in lush grass, many small rivers, and to the north, oak woodlands. Great herds of cattle, sheep, goats and horses make their homes here, … Continue reading Mud Sausage
Doc Tempest And The Secret Of The Unicorn
...from the July 1988 issue . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,222 The Stuff That's Made Of Dreams: Nightmare House . In 1923, the evil and insane Master Wizard Arlington Markwell used his trained rats to place enchanted stones in 100 homes around Chicago. These stones absorbed the nightmares of any people within a … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Secret Of The Unicorn
The Dancing Elks in “Hollywood Elks”
...co-starring Bing Crosby . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,220 Unusual Small Towns: Coast To Coast Town . Unlike Train City, Texas, which is huge, slow and goes on a fixed loop route (which you can read about in the September 3, 2012 blog entry), Coast to Coast Town is only 3 times as … Continue reading The Dancing Elks in “Hollywood Elks”
Leave The Lock Picks, Take The Ice Cream
...with apologies to "The Godfather" . Become a Patron! . The Doclopedia #2,218 People You Might Meet: Mama Robles . Realities Where Most Often Encountered: Any Earth in the 1730s to the 1890s where there is real low level magic Nobody knows anything about Mama Robles. Her age is difficult to judge. Shecould be 40 … Continue reading Leave The Lock Picks, Take The Ice Cream
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