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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Halloween costumes: 4 of 44
I've never been good with costumes. I couldn't even create a costume of a bum if I tried. I do remember costumes I've run into in the past, though, and each one of them was during a frightfully fun Halloween. When I was in grade school in Nebraska, the school would have its annual parade. The leader of this parade was a 6th g... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Great board games for kids: 2 of 18
There's nothing wrong with classic games, but games have grown up over the years, and there's a lot of new ones out there that are great for kids. Please forgive me in advance as there are card and board games that are good for kids. San Juan - This is actually a card game, but it's based on a board game (Puerto Rico). It's r... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Is the investment in the Wii a worthwhile one?: 3 of 17
The answer to that question depends entirely on what you want to play on the system. If you're an old, die-hard gamer like me, then you want the games. Nintendo has been sorely lacking when it comes to this. They made a fitness machine and are leaving it up to third-party companies to make the games. Alas, those companies can... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Bingo: Enjoying the benefits and avoiding the dangers: 1 of 4
I think of bingo with fondness as well as a bit of caution. The first time I ever stepped into a bingo hall was with my grandmother when I was 16. I enter the place and it's buzzing with people walking everywhere and people playing cards and talking. Little did I know what I was in for that night. I noticed that my great aunt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) How to find fun and free computer games online: 1 of 4
There are many places to go on-line to find free games. It all depends on what you're looking for. Casual gamers have the most choices. Yahoo, Shockwave, MSN, Pogo, and many others all cater to the casual gamer with a variety of types of games to choose from. Sometimes you have to join or purchase the game, and sometimes yo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Game reviews: Apples to Apples: 3 of 10
This game is one of the best games I've ever played, but I agree with younger kids it is very boring. Everyone needs to be able to read, and read fast, to play this at its full potential. Once you can, though, the game can be enjoyed by children and adults, and it can be a great tool in opening discussions on certain topics. ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community How video games affect our lives: 9 of 27
Video games effect people in different ways. For some it's bad. For some it's good. For some it's a curse. For others it's a blessing. For most, it's a bit of everything. It really depends on the game you're playing, not so much that you are playing the game. For instance, if you play an MMORPG and are outgoing, you probably ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Recommended card games for teens: 5 of 15
You can't play these with a normal set of cards, but if you make your way to a game or hobby store, you should find these: Fluxx - arguably the #1 card game amongst college crowds, this is also a hit with high school kids, if you can get them to play it. It's not a CCG, so kids probably haven't heard of it. The game is easy e... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) What you'll find in a science fiction convention: 1 of 3
There are many science fiction conventions, and each is a bit different from the other, but there are two main types: fan run conventions and media conventions. A fan run convention is run by a group of dedicated fans. Media conventions are giant autograph conventions that are put together by promotional companies. The differ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games GM nightmares and how to avoid them: 1 of 3
Anyone that has ever demoed a game at a convention has had to face a problem player. They come in all ages, from the youngest kid to the oldest person. They lurk around, waiting for a slot to open and then causing no end of trouble. As a GM, I have demoed games from many companies, and I also run the game room for one convent... More..