Recent Posts Tagged With 'literature'

• Not Party to Parties

  Posted on Thursday January 15th, 2009 at 18:02 in gaming, Personal, literature

  I went to two parties this evening, and didn't socialize much at either one.The first was a housewarming for a friend whose occasionally come to the game group, as have his kids. I've described them before; they play an assortment of old-world games ...

• Auditioning

  Posted on Sunday January 11th, 2009 at 15:44 in Personal, literature, theater

  My daughter dragged me out to audition for a play (set of plays) this evening. I haven't been in, or tried out for, a play since 7th or 8th grade.I didn't bring my own monologue to perform, so I had to pick one up and learn it on the spot. The one th...

• The Magic Pot

  Posted on Monday January 5th, 2009 at 03:12 in humor, literature

  Once upon a time in the land of Dingle there lived a poor young widow by the name of Dolores.Dolores' husband had died of a fever only a year after they had married, leaving her with nothing but a small house, a small pot, and a small garden. Every d...

• Review: No Contest: The Case Against Competition

  Posted on Monday December 8th, 2008 at 14:27 in review, literature, philosophy, game books

  The BookNo Contest: The Case Against Competition by Alfie KohnSummaryA must-read for every parent, teacher, manager, and game designer. Presents several revolutionary ideas that should be integrated into every level of our society.Notwithstanding thi...