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But it usually is someone else's fault. I am at the bottom of the totem pole -- the only things I can claim responsibility for are my own actions and their results. It's like when they successfully got consumers to think that their contributions to pollution were the biggest factor, when it was...

Every once in a while, I get to the end of my available resources. And then somebody says, "Hey, I happen to have collected a full run of (for example) Lider magazines! Would you like to check them out?" And it starts over again. Although, admittedly, I've got most (if not all) of The...

We do Daylight Saving Time for the farmers. They hate the city-folk, and this is their way of striking back. If we eliminate DST, they'll be forced to grab their torches and pitchforks and march on the cities! Is that what you want‽‽‽

Also, is it an after-Halloween thing to post sad and depressing facts as "fun"? Asking for a friend.

And here's another fun fact: There were 2335 service members and 68 civilians, for a total of 2403 people killed during the Pearl Harbor attack. Of those, almost 1/2 or 1177 died when the USS Arizona was fatally attacked and exploded. By contrast, 2,977 civilians died when the Twin Towers...

I mean, IT has to enforce corporate policy. If you're looking for the cause, it's probably higher up the food chain.

Since we're sharing resources, over the last few years I've been putting together a big list of Call of Cthulhu (and related) articles from periodicals. You can check it out here.

Just turned off the light, after we gave out 3 boxes of candy -- 90 pieces. Plus, my wife got Ramen Crunch snacks to give to kids cosplaying KPop Demon Hunters, and then I was the one who stayed home and I can't recognize a modern reference to save my life... .

It's 6PM here, and I've already given away almost 60 pieces of candy. My wife and I buy regular-size candy bars in 30-piece boxes. Most years we give away somewhat less than 3 boxes; one year I ran out after giving away 4 boxes. I like to be thought of as the Legend by the kids in the...

British illustrator Pete Knifton passed away last night. He illustrated Blood Bowl, White Dwarf, and Fighting Fantasy books. https://www.facebook.com/groups/152047875903/posts/10161109028475904/

This one from Wikimedia Commons might be better. It seems to be from the 1820s?

I like the idea of copying Flashbacks from Mongoose Traveller 2E. Don't let the players spend their Personal Interest Skill Points until you get the group together. During the first session, have players do a Flashback to come up with how they know each other, and they can allot their Personal...

I found a map in parts on the DavidRumsey.com archive for Vienna from 1773. A little too early.

I recommend the CoC scenario "The Auction," from the old The Asylum and Other Tales book. It takes place at an auction of occult items. Extremely extensible, no world-threatening plots, very atmospheric. And the auction booklet prop is great! The scenario really needs a Call of Cthulhu 7E...

Call of Cthulhu is about atmosphere. And it's not the kind of game you can "win". You're fighting against the heat death of the universe -- it's futile, but it's Life, you have to fight it. There are a lot of possible adventure setups but generally the trick is figuring out what's really going...

---------------- Psh! You think that was an antisemitic sentiment? You see antisemitism everywhere! Next you're going to tell me Nosferatu was antisemitic! ... uh... Oh... Uh, wait a minute...

And without the need for a professional leech! You're welcome! I am glad to provide a service for my fellow man!

It's interesting to see customer shenanigans near the end of the contract period, before we know whether or not it is going to be renewed. Like, I don't think you can be less transparent about trying to wring every ounce of work you can get out of me before I'm gone... EDIT: And I'm not...

I touch grass all the time! I play Minecraft!

This earworm kept me awake last night for no reason, so I inflict it on you all.