Tag Archives: fun

Ask a Stupid Question Day

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is just a funny holiday.  Some stupid questions I can remember either asking or hearing: Have you ever died in a fencing match? What kind of disease do I remind you of? What if I just pull the emergency … Continue reading →

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Revisit: Dangers of Writing with Children

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on July 3rd, 2013, this is the companion to Monday’s post.  Clearly, I hadn’t settled completely on sticking to 7 items per list.   This is part 2 of possibly 2.  Last week I talked about the benefits … Continue reading →

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Revisit- Dungeons & Dragons: A Basic Walkthrough

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This was first published on May 10th, 2013.  It was a comedic answer to how ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ work.  Hope people enjoy it. I’ve been asked by many people to explain Dungeons & Dragons.  I bring this game up a … Continue reading →

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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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Teaser Tuesday: Begrudging Allies

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fun scene from Beginning of a Hero and one that I remember changing a lot during the editing process.  Every time I altered my plan for Kira, I had to come back to this scene and change the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Puddle Jumping

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(When did jumping in puddle stop being fun?  I used to love doing it even if my socks got wet.  Then, I became an adult and accidentally stepping into a puddle can ruin my day until I get home.  Is … Continue reading →

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Summer Review (Written in May)

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s the end of August and I went through the first two days of school to confirm that summer is over.  At least, it will be when this post goes live.  Right now, it’s Memorial Day weekend in May … Continue reading →

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Gary’s Glasses Galore: All Glasses Polished to Perfection

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Come in and have a seat at the bar.  We don’t serve alcohol here, but the setting helps people find their perfect glass.  You know that the right glass will enhance the taste of what you’re drinking?  It’s not scientifically … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Now To Start My Real Summer Break

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I made it to summer break, which is bizarre considering it’s mid-August.  Guess that week between the end of the school year and start of the summer session would count, but it didn’t feel like it.  Now, I have 1.5 … Continue reading →

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National Water Balloon Day AND National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s summer and these holidays fall on the same day.  Why wouldn’t I bring attention to that?  Enjoy your ice cream sandwiches and peg someone in the chest with a water balloon then run away from their counterattack. Surprisingly, all … Continue reading →

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