I got to thinking about heroic figures and how much they get banged up. A common explanation for this is that the Gods / Fates are cruel. While this is possible, and fits with some of the bleaker storylines, it doesn't really sit well with the majority.

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Actor Ed Asner has passed away.  He appeared in "Roots" and did voice acting in "Gargoyles" and "Up," among many other things.

This poem came out of the August 17, 2021 Bonus Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by Anthony Barrette. It also fills the "sun-drenched" square in my 8-1-21 card for the Hot Summer Writes Bingo fest.

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A friend of mine tipped me to the animated series "No Evil" on YouTube.  So far my favorites include "And the Raven Brought Fire" (moral of the story: never eat a phoenix) and "Tlaloc's Test."

Here is a very astute approach to accessibility issues in gaming: instead of trying to think of and solve all possible problems personally, the designer simply set aside a fund to compensate other folks who found problems and solutions. It capitalizes on the wider experience, needs, and ingenuity of a large audience. This approach would work for ( Read more... )

... complete with recipes. 

Here's an interesting look at values in pop culture television over 50 years. You can see what goes up and down in importance.

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More impressive feats of aim.

How to get boys to study geometry.  ;)

If Hawkeye had come from a normal family.

And to think some people use their superpowers to play cops and robbers. 

For those of you collecting accessibility toys, Mattel has released a Hellen Keller doll, complete with Braille labeling.  \o/