Tag Archives: escapism

Happy Gary Gygax Day

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

So, who is Gary Gygax?  He is the man who helped to create ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and tends to be the main name associated with it.  This game was clearly based on Tolkien’s work, but Gygax allowed people to live … Continue reading →

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Living in a False World (Matrix Anniversary)

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s not a milestone year, but ‘The Matrix’ was released on March 31, 1999.  I think this movie really changed how certain genres operate.  At least for a time.  We saw ‘bullet time’ everywhere and stories about living in simulations … Continue reading →

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Purveyor of Escapism

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

A salesman of dreams That can be shared By infinite minds As long as they wish to open A merchant of illusion Stirring emotions With carefully crafted words That leap upon the page A peddler of tales From worlds beyond … Continue reading →

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Is There No Room For Adventure?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, there were adventures.  The plots were fun and the characters weren’t as realistic as those of today.  Conan was big, fast, strong, and brutal with the ability to survive everything.  Also an odd penchant for choking enemies more … Continue reading →

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