Monthly Archives: February 2012

TPD pp 119-120: More operational information

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Tal’s troops are growing as more and more angels are called in by “The Remnant!” , who are apparently praying a lot lately. Why is that capitalized?  Remnant of what? It sounds like they’re refugees or something.We’re given five names … Continue reading →

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Tea Time 7: Tao of Tea

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

This week we’re looking at three types of chai by The Tao of Tea in my quest for a really good chai to wake me up in the mornings These teas are all 100% organic, but the tins are incredibly … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Fact Check: Abortion

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The following was written by Chaos, my resident scientist. I noticed him getting incensed at his computer and encouraged him to write something   So, I was looking at a blog entry that Yami had sent to me when I … Continue reading →

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TPD pp115-119: Serenity

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I found my book squished between the couch and the wall It was trying to escape, it seems. From their small table on the red brick plaza below, Sandy and Shawn could look up and see the glowing leaves, backlit … Continue reading →

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Lyrics Deconstruction: “Bad” by The Cab

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

The premise of the song “Bad” is nothing new: the singer desires an unhealthy relationship instead of the healthy one he’s being offered. It’s a sentiment that has been echoed in many other songs, a sentiment that speaks to the … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Very tired. Long day at work, beginning of a long week. Not likely to be posting much. Also, I can’t find my copy of TPD, so I haven’t pre-written my deconstructions for the week like usual. Working on something interesting … Continue reading →

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Tea Time 6: Odds and Ends

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

This week we have the English Breakfast from Adagio and another Teavana. Okay, technically these were tested two weeks ago (relative to the time this is going up), because I’ve been smart this time and pre-buffered a post for when … Continue reading →

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My Story: Church

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

When I talk about my past, I like to have a tidy little story with a meaning to tell. But there isn’t a meaning to everything in life. Sometimes it’s just messy and complicated and pointless. However, I did think … Continue reading →

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Quick update

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

My friend’s been in a car accident. He’s alright, but the car’s totaled. If anyone has advice for things to watch out for in this situation, I’d appreciate it, as I’m trying to coordinate things so he can just rest. … Continue reading →

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TPD pp113-115: wait, what?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Rafar is pissed. While he was talking to… someone… we’re not sure who… he is interrupted by the sounds of swords falling. Two of them, simultaneously. The demons who dropped them apologize frantically for the crime of interrupting Rafar’s conversation … Continue reading →

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