...pity the poor aliens WAHOOOO! There is a breeze blowing outside and the sky has a slight bluish tint. The air quality is merely Not So Good, which means that as soon as I finish my tea, I'm out in the garden! Beans must be planted! My 23,751 sunflower seedlings need to go in thye … Continue reading The Flying Spanaducci Sisters Get Abducted By Aliens
Plastered Cats
...darn those cats That Damned 100 Book Meme I really tried to resist it, but the flesh is weak. Still, I've done it on my terms...by just listing the ones I've read. 2 The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien 4 Harry Potter series - JK Rowling 5 To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper … Continue reading Plastered Cats
Dancing With Wombats, Starring Robin D. Laws
...in honor of his first trip to Australia Have fun, Robin. So I got my first unemployment check yesterday. Only for one week and it's a pittance, but it's a grocery buying/small bill paying/maybe go see a matinee movie pittance, so I'm not gonna bitch about it. Must go food shopping now. Big gaming related … Continue reading Dancing With Wombats, Starring Robin D. Laws
The Rare And Beautiful Firebreathing Monkfish Of Potawango Island
...they cook their own prey Man, the smoke in the air was the worst yet today. I was outside a couple of times doing stuff and after 15 minutes or so, I had a sore throat and a headache. I can only imagine how this air is hammering people with respiratory trouble. Just as an … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Firebreathing Monkfish Of Potawango Island
He Was A Good Cop…and Excellently Priced
...it's hard to beat $200 for a walkaway More RPG Stuff Here's some more info on my upcoming Fall/Winter Fantasy Series. What follows are the choices of Race, possession of Magical Aptitude (the ability to learn spells and do other wizardly stuff), the job they worked after completing their basic education (grades K-8), what higher … Continue reading He Was A Good Cop…and Excellently Priced
The Spectacular Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Volcano Master
...from the September, 1901 issue The Central Valley is still full of smoke from hundreds of fires. The air quality is unhealthy. Grace had to use the car for work, so The Girls and I will be housebound today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST PAL, avylou! Have fun, kiddo! Spaghetti for dinner tonight! Yum Yum! … Continue reading The Spectacular Adventures Of Doctor Tempest And The Volcano Master
Giant Baby Bunnies
...hippity hopping through your town, destroying it Stuff 1: The wildfires burning all over Northern California really have our air full of smoke. Not good to be out in, especially if you have respiratory problems. 2: I made a big batch of "Dog Rice" for The Girls. Ingredients include brown rice, split peas, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Giant Baby Bunnies
The Six Things You Should Never Say To A Crazed Eskimo
...and none of them involve yellow snow I thank you, my Gentle Readers, for indulging me the following bit of emotional venting vis a vis life in general on this day. AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once again, thank you.
Goodbye, George Carlin
...you were the best In honor of George, the Seven Words... Shit Fuck Piss Cunt Cocksucker Motherfucker Tits
The Story Of The Wolf Among The Sheep
...sadly, it has no ending just yet Random Thoughts, Somewhat Dark 1: The current situation here at Casa Cross has me feeling a great deal of kinship with Bruce Banner and The Hulk. Or perhaps Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 2: There are perhaps two of you who will truly understand what the above means. … Continue reading The Story Of The Wolf Among The Sheep
Giving Cooking Lessons To Dogs
...which they paid very close attention to Ok, so for whatever reason, the month of June is an insanely popular birthday month for gaming friends of mine. Apparently, the parents of many future gamers decided to let their passions run wild in mid to late August/early September. While being born in June does not carry … Continue reading Giving Cooking Lessons To Dogs
You Should Never Get Drunk And Wake Up In Middle Earth
...also, you can't get good barbecue anywhere outside the Shire My Fall/Winter Fantasy Series So, as I've mentioned before, this new series will take up after the "Bringing Back The Magic" series from last year. About 300 years after, actually. The situation is that magic has returned to the world and, after a few decades … Continue reading You Should Never Get Drunk And Wake Up In Middle Earth
Hot Glass Octopi
...what? As Usual, More Stuff 1: As anyone with half a brain could have predicted, the D&D 4E GSL is much more restrictive than the 3E OGL was. Also very predictable is the fact that there are 1,965,437 forum threads out there discussing it. All but 2 or 3 have turned into namecalling shit storms. … Continue reading Hot Glass Octopi
Cows Who Steal Cars, Goats Who Rob Banks, Pigs Who Do Drive Bys
...things are bad down on the farm The job search goes on, but has so far yielded nothing of importance. On the other hand, my skills as a stay at home househusband are improving daily. The more I read what people have to say about D&D 4th Edition, the gladder I am that I won't … Continue reading Cows Who Steal Cars, Goats Who Rob Banks, Pigs Who Do Drive Bys
It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
...and then things just go all to hell Saturday With Doc Well, despite no advertising other than signs saying "PLANT SALE" on various streets signs in the neighborhood, I did manage to make $12.00 in sales. Not a huge amount, but enough to go to the movies this afternoon. What I mostly did yesterday, while … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
The Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
...for about 45 minutes Doc Update 1: Still no job, but I'm applying at every business that uses human labor. 2: Another huge tree limb fell, but it did no real damage and cost us only a couple of hours of our time to deal with. 3: My doctor tells me I do NOT have … Continue reading The Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
A Large Bag Full Of Toad Sausage
...mmmmm, gotta love freshly ground toads All Gaming Stuff Edition 1: As has been reported on dozens of other venues, Erick Wujcik has passed away after his long bout with cancer. I believe I first met Erick when my pal, Spike, introduced us at GenCon in 1990. We chatted a bit then, and a couple … Continue reading A Large Bag Full Of Toad Sausage
You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
...especially a slow dance The following piece is going out to a very dear, very special friend of mine. While you may feel free to comment on it, I will not answer any questions about it. My friend, Last night, you went all crazy wonderful above and beyond the call of friendship. At a time … Continue reading You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
...from the March, 1929 issue Stuff, 4th Edition 1: Apparently, D&D 4E is selling well. Does that really surprise anyone? 2: I'm working on the Fall Fantasy Series for my Alpha gaming group. It takes place on the same world they last played in, about 150 years after magic has returned. To start with, they … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
Paw Paw Milkshake
...I've never even seen a paw paw No, Fate, Please Do Shit On Me Again So, being broke and outta work is not enough of a learning experience. Oh no, it's not even close. Last night, our heating and cooling unit (one of those huge fuckers the put on top of yer house with a … Continue reading Paw Paw Milkshake
The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
...it's a small, strange publication Assorted Stream Of Conciousness Stuff 1: Hugeass slices of sourdough bread + turkey breast + avocado + mayo & mustard = The Yum! 3: Plant Sale...My Driveway...This Saturday...8AM to 2PM...All Plants $1.00 5: Overheard in my kitchen: "You know, for a runty little one eyed dog, you're pretty pushy!" 7: … Continue reading The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
Chapter 8: In Which Our Hero, Freed Of His Bondage To The Mad King, Sets Forth To Join The Navy
...with additional commentary by his cat, Mr. Winkins The California Kid & The Great Job Hunt First off, many thanks to all of you who have lent me good wishes and moral support. So, I've been filling out online job apps (when the online job app pages for a company don't freeze up or otherwise … Continue reading Chapter 8: In Which Our Hero, Freed Of His Bondage To The Mad King, Sets Forth To Join The Navy
The Saga Of Doc: In Which Shit Most Certainly Happens
...and at exactly the worst time So, anyway, I pull into work today as I've done for the last 15 years, 9 months, 16 days and there, standing outside the front door is the owner of the store with my (and everyone elses) final paycheck in his hands. It seems that the Great Bush Republican … Continue reading The Saga Of Doc: In Which Shit Most Certainly Happens
The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
...co-starring her favorite teacher, Miss Poledancer Weekend Recap Busy busy busy! We ran hither and yon, did this and that, went back and forth and forgot to take any pictures of anything. 1: Sacramento SPCA Doggie Dash was fun. Saw a few other Bassets and the absolutely cutest 4 month old PBGV in the world. … Continue reading The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
...writing that one kinda hurt my brain Stuff 1: Tomorrow night is Curryfest with our friend, Sharon. We haven't seen her in dog's age, ever since she abandoned Sacramento to go live with her son and daughter in law in the wilds of Seattle. Should be fun and good eatin'. 2: Speaking of good eatin', … Continue reading A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
