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Magic and Athleticism

Physical fitness and athleticism is typically not associated with characters who are trained in magic.  The reasoning is that they have spent years researching and practicing their trade that they didn’t have time or interest in physical activities. It makes … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: The Honker

(If you don’t know this driver then you might be the one.) We hear you in the line Making jarring noises Like an angry, flapping goose Who tries to terrify a threat And miserably fails Your sound is mere annoyance … Continue reading

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Parts of a Fictional Sport

If you can tell, I’m desperately trying not to use any pictures of Quidditch.  We all know that one and I’m sure it was in the comments on Monday.  It’ll show up here and definitely on Friday too.  It is … Continue reading

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Teaser Tuesday: Fury to the Rescue

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Poking at ‘Lords of Hyperscape’

Long ago, I came up with a story that involved a futuristic video game where people entered a virtual world.  There were teams who would compete in the tournaments with the players have a different avatar for each area.  The … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Back To The Grindstone Without A Pillow

Well, the obvious event was coming home from Oswego.  The drive back last Sunday wasn’t too bad until we got into Westchester.  That’s when the traffic started hitting and it’s never good when it’s at the end of the trip.  … Continue reading

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Death Comes Faster

Finality comes faster As you age your mind Cast away your childhood To be serious And stern And mature Nothing is left To nurture your spirit No reaching back To touch your youth Recapture energy To ward off the reaper … Continue reading

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Poetry Day: The Gurbu

(Feel like this is some kind of dragon, but I could be wrong.  Really need to remember some of these for books.) It sleeps in peace While the day draws on Harsh sunlight Keeping it at bay Until the shadows … Continue reading

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Sometimes Goofy Is Good?

The above is the sneak peek for the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ movie.  For those who don’t know, ‘Street Fighter’ is a long-running video game series that began in 1987.  It’s one of the most popular games in the fighting genre.  … Continue reading

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Goal Post: Last Weekend of Spring Break

I’m still on a father/son vacation right now, but I have Wifi and my laptop.  So, I can still make this post the night before.  Though, I’m struggling to stay awake since it’s been a busy couple of days.  I’ll … Continue reading

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