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My youngest son's football team had a "bye" this weekend so I had some extra time Saturday and put together a few maps for our Horror on the Hill Shadowdark game. ("Horror on the Hill" refers to the old TSR-era adventure module B5 The Horror on the Hill).First up is Guido's Fort - a frontier stockade sitting across the river from the ominous "Horror on the Hill". I put a …

I was pleased to be invited to an event at the Boston Public Library (BPL) last week featuring two-time Newbery Award winner Lois Lowry. All we children’s book fans must have RSVPd at once because first I was on the waiting list, then the evening before I received an email saying there was a seat for me. The event was actually to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BPL's Writer-in-Residence …

Mean Girls The Musical struggles in the shadow of the original film at the Savoy Theatre “Don’t be fooled by the pink” From the 2004 film to the 2018 Broadway musical to the 2024 film of the musical, Tina Fey and co have certainly maximised the IP around Mean Girls although it is hard not to consider it has been to diminishing returns. I love the original film but listening …

Last year, I introduced you to the Second Hour Sattelberg, a field watch inspired by a key Australian victory in World War Two. Today, I have in my hand the… The post Second Hour Sattelberg Mk2 appeared first on The Time Bum.

I’ll get back to your questions in short order, but I found myself poking through Blip #7 (August 1983), Marvel’s short-lived video game magazine, as you do. I was fully immersed in this video game world…I mean, not like Tron-level immersion where I’m stuck in a program fighting the MCP, but playing games and reading the magazines and all that jazz. I loved this stuff. Still do. Anyway, I reminded …

Love that command-shift-D means "Send" in Apple Mail and "Discard Draft" in Gmail.

As characters explore dungeons deep and ancient ruins, they often come across decorations from times past. Such decorations serve as excellent vehicles for secrets and clues, single-sentence pieces of history or lore revealed through play. Here are ten types of stonework decorations to keep on hand to improvise the revelation of such secrets and clues. Relief. The projection of an image in which the stonework around the image is carved …

Although it won’t be officially announced until tomorrow (Tue Oct 8), it is widely accepted that the NTT IndyCar Series will stage a race sometime in the spring of 2026 in Dallas. It is presumed that Jerry Jones, owner of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys is involved and that the circuit will go around or be […]

50 years ago today, Red, the final King Crimson studio album of the 1970s was released. Although the band famously 'ceased to exist' by the time the album hit the shops, it went on to become one of the most widely acclaimed releases in King Crimson's extensive back catalogue.In celebration of the anniversary DGM and Panegyric will release a 50th Anniversary Edition on October 25th, available as a 4-disc boxed …

is this actually the first ever Baby Keem house remix? The post I’m a little obsessed with this LoVibe. remix of Baby Keem on ‘Savior (Interlude)’ appeared first on Sampleface.

A rye sourdough recipe that makes a hearty loaf with caraway seeds. Great for sandwiches! Rye Sourdough is the latest post on Hunter Angler Gardener Cook.

I wanted to ride again to Valparai to note how different it feels from 2008. I remembered riding in the rain through clouds and green tea estates and how beautiful it was. I had forgotten its details. I also remember it as one of the longest ones we did until then. So I thought it would be great to ride again to see what has changed and if Valparai is …

I’m excited to offer the next giveaway, 10 copies of Eloquent Javascript ($39.99 value each). Whether you’re just getting into web development or are an old hand, this book contains excellent knowledge and tips for Javascript developers. The latest edition updates for current web development practices and tools. From the developer: The fourth edition of this classic textbook takes you on a journey through the language of the web, starting …

a male korimako, in all his visual (and vocal) splendour • tiritiri matangilisteningthe symmetry of the spring equinox brings the first pīpīwharauroa songs of the season to my attention. even though these birds are sneaky and lay their eggs in the tiny riroriro's nest, i am always excited to hear their calls. it means we are well on our way back to the summer months, which i am very much …

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