Open Thread: Birthday 2024 Yes, it’s that time of the calendar again, marking another year of survival. This year is a bit rougher. I’ve been having health issues, with one operation under my belt already, and a second one coming up soon. I have…adequate…insurance, but this does put a strain on my finances, and I’m… Continue reading Open Thread: Birthday 2024
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Anime Review: 16bit Sensation: Another Layer
Anime Review: 16bit Sensation: Another Layer In 2023, Konoha Akisato is an aspiring illustrator who wants to break into the world of bishoujo (“pretty girl”) games. She’s a huge nerd on the subject, with an encyclopedic knowledge of the field. Sadly, the only job she could get related to computer games is “color fill” at… Continue reading Anime Review: 16bit Sensation: Another Layer
Open Thread: Housing Situation Update
As you may remember, last year I was forced out of my apartment of thirty years residence and required to find a new place on short notice. The expenses involved were considerable, so I reluctantly created a GoFundMe campaign. Thanks to the generosity of the internet, I was able to raise a large portion of… Continue reading Open Thread: Housing Situation Update
Book Review: Merton of the Movies
Book Review: Merton of the Movies by Harry Leon Wilson Simsbury, Illinois might just be a wide spot in the road, but twice a week, the Bijou Palace shows movies made in far-off Hollywood. Perhaps the most fanatical attendee of these showings is young Merton Gill, assistant shopkeeper at Gashwiler’s Emporium (general store.) Merton has studied… Continue reading Book Review: Merton of the Movies