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The JLA & Avengers were foremost in my mind.

I’m seeing a lot of words that were probably written on brainstorm lists for Marvel writers to pick from for X-Men spinoff titles.

I agree. Even a cursory examination of the major titles of comic book history will reveal pulp, fantasy, horror, sci fi, westerns, noir, soap and other influences. Several venerable titles include multiples.

Guy Hovis has died. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/iconic-singer-dead-84-ex-100055042.html

I think I’m good at both; I’ve done each exclusively* for at least a decade. But I tend to avoid “roll playing” because I prefer “role playing, and IMHO, the former gets in the way of my enjoying the latter. * I’d been playing for 15+ years before I really discovered the fun of roles in...

Or, as one of my friends found out, a fire ant sting. Just one, but that was all it took.

The Nunya version: “Witch, please! STFU & GTFO! I didn’t see YOUR ass around when these lines came down.”

Ever hear of sunburn? You don’t want that on your junk.

Rob Hirst has died. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/popular-rock-band-says-founding-130539641.html

Left field: Fey are both chaotic and lawful. They love pranks, mischief and discord. But they’re also fans of making deals, and will honor them…though they may be prone to twisting words & interpretations. So for more ideas on that chaotic element, consider the legends of trickster gods, or...

The Seattle Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to the New England Patriots 28-24 in 2015. GRUDGE MATCH!

CogEGO ergo es.

They’re so vain They prob’ly think this thread is about them…

When we’ve lived in places that deal with real snowfalls regularly, dealing with snow personally was no big deal. But living in places where serious winter precipitation is a rarity, it becomes much more difficult to handle at the household level. And the same goes for dealing with hot...

I’m a relatively adventurous eater, but I know my limitations. I’d pass on balut, for instance. And I was given a chance to try hormigas culonas (literally, “big assed ants) that had been roasted & salted. My dad tried it, but also gave me a plausible- and truthful out. He said it tasted...

Yep. And from what I understand, it’s still…pungent…after it become edible. Sorta like Surströmming. Definitely two acquired tastes I have no interest in acquiring.

There’s a surprising number of ingredients/dishes in world cuisines that can mess you up or outright kill you if not prepared properly. Fugu is probably the most infamous. But there’s no shortage of foods we have to alter or trim into edibility, and some can even be found in grocery stores...

Fantasy Celtic Barbarians + Mad Max = Woad Warriors Rats of NIMH/Pinky & The Brain/Ratatouille + Robotech/MechWarrior/etc. = Big World Small Mechs

Be VERY careful! Older space heaters can be dangerous if left on too long. Unless you have electrician skills, don’t get too involved in diagnosing & fixing your HVAC- you might need to find a way to pay a pro or find someplace else to shelter. One question: is your furnace a gas one? If so...

Kenny Morris has died. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/punk-rock-legend-dead-68-131040581.html