September 2009
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The D&D Camp →
“There was a lot of gaming, but there was actually a lot more non-gaming fun, like marching the whole camp into town to see Clash of the Titans on the big screen. Just being around that many like-minded kids and getting to know them was pretty amazing. Take the normal magic of summer camp and then ratchet it up a few notches for sharing a rare and misunderstood subculture.”
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The Machines of Loving Grace - Butterfly Wings
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The Referendum →
“The Referendum is a phenomenon typical of (but not limited to) midlife, whereby people, increasingly aware of the finiteness of their time in the world, the limitations placed on them by their choices so far, and the narrowing options remaining to them, start judging their peers’ differing choices with reactions ranging from envy to contempt. The Referendum can subtly poison formerly close...
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Covering treasure in piles of new treasure
Interesting idea and clever application of it by Simen. Read the whole article — maybe after that you want to fine-tune your Tumblr as well.
dailymeh:
A while ago, Cursive Buildings wrote:
Creating a good blog is like writing a good book that no one reads past the first page. creating a good blog is like hiding your treasure under piles of new treasure. creating a bad blog is like burying your...
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I feel you, bro.
“I saw a star explode and send out the building blocks of the Universe. Other stars, other planets and eventually other life. A supernova! Creation itself! I was there. I wanted to see it and be part of the moment. And you know how I perceived one of the most glorious events in the universe? With these ridiculous gelatinous orbs in my skull! With eyes designed to perceive only a tiny...
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The Modern Drunkard →
“There are generally two types of drunkards in the world: Those that get 86’d a lot and those who never do. If you’re the latter, you’re missing out on a very special feeling. A man with any character at all must have enemies and places he is not welcome—in the end we are not only defined by our friends, but also those aligned against us. So choose the type of bar you loathe. Get...
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