I can definitely say that 2008 has been a rocky year for me, and many other people that I have had the pleasure to get to know. But for once, I am making a smoother transition between August and September. I cannot say though, that this smooth transition is without mixed emotions.

School will be starting for me in a little less than 2 weeks, and I have to say that I am very happy that I am going to have another chance at furthering my education. However, at the same time, I can't...

Arcángel

So my friend and I were still out at 5 am, and we decided to go into Wal-Mart to get energy drinks because it was the only place that was open. Well, along the way, the rubber tip on the bottom of my cane broke... but that was alright, because we were headed to a department store so they probably had more.
Because of how it had broken, though, I couldn't use it safely on the linoleum floors when we go there. I was about to start looking for one of those old-lady push-carts with the basket...

Ristaron

I have come to believe now that love is the core of all emotions.

I was basically sitting around and felt like I was supposed to put this somewhere to keep track of it.

What I noticed is a few things that result from love. When someone hurts something you love it results in anger. When something good happens to something you love it results in happiness. When something you love is not doing well it makes you sad. As a result you either stand up for what you love, enjoy...

Aphrodisiac

Today, for just a moment, let us pause to remember a very unfortunate tragedy - one of many - in the history of the New York City Subway.

At approximately 12:10 AM, on August 28,1991, an accident occurred just north of the 14 St. / Union Square station, killing five people in what a Wikipedia author calls "one of the worst wrecks since the Malbone Street Disaster of 1918".

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Arcángel

Now, having played 4th Ed several times now, I've formed a "Things I Hate About 4th-Edition" list.

1. "Choo-choo". It's a fucking train. You reach 11th level and you have to take a Paragon Path. You reach 21st level and you have to choose an Epic Destiny. I'm sorry, why didn't you just keep the hallmark D&D approach to the game? Specifically: there is no end. You can, theoretically, continue to level past 100 class hit dice. I like that, it leaves room for...

Ristaron