Racinians, Milwaukeans, yes even Chicagoans…This goes out to you

Racinians, Milwaukeans, yes even Chicagoans…This goes out to you

If you’re anywhere near the city of Racine April 4 through the 26th, you’re in for a real treat, and I’m not talking kringle. The Over Our Heads Players are presenting the Wisconsin...

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"Conjure the nouns, alert the secret self, taste the darkness." — Ray Bradbury, Zen in the Art of Writing

"Conjure the nouns, alert the secret self, taste the darkness." — Ray Bradbury, Zen in the Art of Writing

In his essay, Run Fast, Stand Still, Or, The Thing At The Top of The Stairs, sci-fi luminary Ray Bradbury asks writers to trust in the powers of the unconscious mind. What does...

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Trust me, I've been there.

Trust me, I've been there.

“When Charles Lamb’s farce Mr. H failed disastrously on opening night, the author joined in the hissing.” Why? For the answer, visit the delightful odditorium, Futility Closet.

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Lightning Bolts & Man Hands

Lightning Bolts & Man Hands

My faith in the lost art of the music video has been restored. Created by German filmmaker Markus Wambsganss for the 2005 album Hymie’s Basement. This video is the last IMDB credit listed...

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Gary Gygax, Rest in Peace

Gary Gygax, Rest in Peace

Gary Gygax died this week. The Wisconsin native and co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons was 69 years old. I was introduced to the game by my Junior High science teacher, Mr. Jozwick, who...

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