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Notre-Dame news
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/16/world/europe/notre-dame.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Notre-Dame came far closer to collapsing than people knew. This is how it was saved.

A baffling alert. A race to the wrong building. Notre-Dame still stands only because firefighters decided to risk everything, a New York Times reconstruction has found.
www.nytimes.com

 

Heh
Just received a few pairs of white linen drawstring pants for $23-ish each that fit me perfectly. (The Amazon Essentials brand, of all things.)

Now I want to run out to get some dyes to make them not white. Because Pennsic mud.

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Marie de Blois
Marie de Blois 2 days ago
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Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson 1 day ago
And a pair of black ones arrived too. They were out of most colors. I only ran into them because BJs was carrying a brand of linen-cotton striped pants, but were out of my size, and I was looking for them elsewhere.

 

Can't wait!!
https://youtu.be/Uw7jrQQK3Mc

YouTube: 映画「ルパン三世 THE FIRST」予告 (東宝MOVIEチャンネル)

anime

 

For Hamilton fans on the East Coast
https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bs-md-hamilton-hippodrome-sales-20190611-story.html

Hundreds of tickets remain for 'Hamilton' in Baltimore two weeks before shows begin

The majority of the musical's 32 Baltimore shows have 200 or more seats available.
www.baltimoresun.com

Richild
Richild 1 month ago
It looked interesting, until I saw the prices. (though I'd love to go)

Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson 1 month ago
Welcome to today’s B’way and tour prices.

Richild
Richild 1 month ago
yikes!

 

For Avengers fans
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/06/09/avengers-endgame-tony-stark-cabin-for-rent-airbnb/

 

For folks in the Philly area
https://twitter.com/bilbycoot/status/1138126268560564225?s=21

 

Some good news
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/28/health/girl-autism-teenager-shoe-store-health/

A girl with autism had a sensory overload in a shoe store. This teenager went 'above and beyond' to help her

Right there, on the floor of the shoe store, the teenage clerk sat down and just talked to the girl with autism.
www.cnn.com

 

Nooooo!
https://amp.france24.com/en/20190603-striking-french-workers-block-worlds-biggest-nutella-plant

Striking French workers block world's biggest Nutella plant - FRANCE 24

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amp.france24.com

 

Squeeee!
The comic book nerd in me is dancing because Gail Freakin’ Simone just followed me on Twitter.

 

Another sad day
RIP Kazuhiko Katō, a.k.a. Monkey Punch. I will always be a fan of Lupin the Third. Time to reread the manga…

https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/04/16/lupin-the-3rd-creator-monkey-punch-dies-anime/

'Lupin the Third' Creator Monkey Punch Dies

Today, the anime community the loss of one of its most beloved creators. Monkey Punch, the creator [...]
comicbook.com

 

While poking around Kickstarter
I found this RPG on Kickstarter. PDF versions of the new game and the original, and then discount codes for the actual printed matter should I like them.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/capers-noir-rpg?ref=thanks-copy

CAPERS Noir RPG

An RPG of Criminals, Cops, Mystery, and Monsters...with Super-Powers!
www.kickstarter.com
#games #RPG

 

For fans of Cheapass Games
Kaja Foglio posted this on today's Girl Genius:

Back in the early 1990's, when Magic the Gathering was new, Phil and I shared a house with James Ernest and Carol Monahan. James created Cheapass Games during that time, and now, nearly thirty years later, he's putting out a gorgeous, huge, bound collection of all the games. He's also writing up notes on the inspiration behind the games, and some of the history connected with them. It's going to be fantastic. I've got a sample chapter sitting in my living room, and I'm really looking forward to reading the rest. I've watched the company grow and change over the years. It's hard to believe it's been so long, I can still hear the paper cutter going as James cut out endless playtest cards. Their Kickstarter begins on April 1, I'll post a link to it when it goes live. I hope you'll all check it out, it's not our company or product, but it has been a huge presence in our lives!

And... it's already funded.

... show more

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Robert Smith
Robert Smith 4 months ago
I knew James Ernest back when I joined the SCA in the Barony of Three Rivers lo many years ago. This takes me back a while!
@Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson 4 months ago
I didn’t realize he was a Scadian.

 

East's College of Heralds April Fools Letter
And we're up!

https://oscar.sca.org/index.php?action=100&loi=5747
#heraldry #SCA

 

April Fools Letter of Intent
Hey Eastern heralds,

if you want to contribute to the East's 4/1 LoI, now is the time! We need silly names and armory by 3/31 at 9 pm at the latest. (I have to sleep sometime!!)

I added some names today, but we've got no armory thus far. If you would like to throw anything together, ping me and I'll hook you up with the names. Stand-alone armory is ok too, I can always attach it to a prior year's name that I feel is fitting. (For OSCAR users, I'm in the roster under the name of Lillia de Vaux.)

Things to keep in mind:

- Normally, we try to keep the use of FS and surname-as-given name to a minimum (I find it's a bit of a crutch), but we're under a time crunch so I'm not going to quibble about it.

- Some nonpersonal names (e.g., branch or order names) would be nice to have.

- We can also use more non-English names.

- Please try to keep everything PG. (Yes, it's subjective.)

- I reserve the right to omit a submission that (IMHO) reflects poorly on the kingdom and the College of Arms.
#heraldry #SCA
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Ow...
I cracked ribs (well, we think I cracked ribs) when I had the flu. Still incredibly painful and have used up all of the prescription NSAIDs.

20-minute sneezing jags HURT.

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innistofr
innistofr 4 months ago
Not even a virtual hug, for fear of hurting you.

Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson 4 months ago
Finally starting to improve!

 

April Fools Letter of Intent
Hey, do we have an April Fools LoI started for the East?

 

Boosting the signal
This is a friend's Kickstarter, which is about 2/3 funded with about 10 days to go...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/83645560/the-lay-of-nine-worlds-a-norse-tarot-deck

The Lay of Nine Worlds - a Norse Tarot Deck

The Lay of Nine Worlds is a tarot deck inspired by Norse mythology and everyday life. Created and illustrated by Jeremy Dwiggins.
www.kickstarter.com

 

Comfort food
Last night, I wanted some comfort food, so I made a big pot of harira. Om nom nom...

For those who are interested, we usually go with this recipe:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13443/harira/

Harira Recipe

This Moroccan soup has lamb, lentils, chickpeas, noodles, egg and more and is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cayenne and turmeric.
www.allrecipes.com
#Food

peacecool
peacecool 4 months ago
yam yam

 

Bounce bounce!
It’s not quite a snow day, but work has already declared a 2-hour delay tomorrow. (I’m working from home anyway, instead of bothering to drive in.).

Now waiting to see what the teen’s school does.
#Snow

 

Cool Shakespeare news
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/books/plagiarism-software-unveils-a-new-source-for-11-of-shakespeares-plays.html

Plagiarism Software Unveils a New Source for 11 of Shakespeare’s Plays

What do the noble mastiff, the lowly cur and the trundle-tail have in common besides being terms for dogs?
www.nytimes.com
#England #literature #Shakespeare

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