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He/Him/His, DnD and TTRPG lover, Board-game player. Check out my blog on those, and related things: http://tavernstories.home.blog
Promise I'm not an Ent in a semi-convincing wig.
Also, technically, a boat historian - Ask me about whaling (1790s-1850s
Promise I'm not an Ent in a semi-convincing wig.
Also, technically, a boat historian - Ask me about whaling (1790s-1850s
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D&D 30 Question Challenge: #22 – Favorite Giants
Much like Dragons, Giants have long been an iconic enemy (and ally) within the realms of D&D, and come in a wide variety of flavors from the fiery-tempered Fire Giant to the almost comical two-…
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Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
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From a new paper in Nature.... Satellite light pollution is becoming a major problem. If it continues at this rate, this is what our deep space telescope images of the universe will look like.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From a new paper in Nature.... Satellite light pollution is becoming a major problem. If it continues at this rate, this is what our deep space telescope images of the universe will look like.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
One of my joys is visiting dark sky parks... and nwo you can't go without seeing many satellites.
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Postcard from my collection, sent 1912.
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Postcard from my collection, sent 1912.
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I need you all to understand the sheer level to which I'm bringing this. Not only did I invite a crew of people to create with me, I developed a character for our Editor-in-Chief, spent my adult money to make a website, created a Discord server for the team to work in, and have so many plans for it!
Fantastical Geographic is a new free monthly "travel guide" to introduce GMs & players to new places our collaborative team visits! I'm so proud of this project and so excited to share it with everyone. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified whenever an issue is posted.
December 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I need you all to understand the sheer level to which I'm bringing this. Not only did I invite a crew of people to create with me, I developed a character for our Editor-in-Chief, spent my adult money to make a website, created a Discord server for the team to work in, and have so many plans for it!
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Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables? (from The Conversation in 2023)
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
The botany behind why cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple
Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables? (from The Conversation in 2023)
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
https://to.pbs.org/40MVF7a
I have a question for Bone People (people who know about bones). Are bones wet or dry?
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I have a question for Bone People (people who know about bones). Are bones wet or dry?
It may be controversial; but I think Danny DeVito should be an alternate universe Wolverine. Okay, I actually want an all Danny DeVito universe but I am not sure if people are ready for that level of natural heat. #Marvel
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It may be controversial; but I think Danny DeVito should be an alternate universe Wolverine. Okay, I actually want an all Danny DeVito universe but I am not sure if people are ready for that level of natural heat. #Marvel
Here are the links I have gotten for BackerKit nerdy company winter sales for those who might be looking to support them, but didn't know where to go:
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Here are the links I have gotten for BackerKit nerdy company winter sales for those who might be looking to support them, but didn't know where to go:
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
ZOE & Valdemar: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/z...
Blue Rose: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/g...
Hit Point Press: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/h...
Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
D&D 30 Question Challenge: #22 – Favorite Giants
Much like Dragons, Giants have long been an iconic enemy (and ally) within the realms of D&D, and come in a wide variety of flavors from the fiery-tempered Fire Giant to the almost comical two-…
tavernstories.home.blog
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Moving on in our (prolonged) D&D 30 Question Challenge, we are taking a look at some of my favorite giants and Giant-Kin. Hope you enjoy.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/17/d...
Public Media is a vital part of this country and needs our support, more than ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Public Media is a vital part of this country and needs our support, more than ever.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yknM...
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It's OMENS OF CHAOS yelling time again! Have you pre-ordered YOUR copy yet?
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It's OMENS OF CHAOS yelling time again! Have you pre-ordered YOUR copy yet?
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If you lived 100 years ago, who would you have been? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? My new history show, Past Lives, is all about the experiences of regular folks. Watch the trailer now and subscribe to the feed - we launch December 3 with three episodes! www.instagram.com/reel/DRAY51b...
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wyman_patrickIf you had lived 100 years ago, who would you be? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? Most of us are the common clay of humanity, and Past Lives is all about the experiences of people just like you and me over the grand sweep of our existence. Past Lives launches on December 3 with three full episodes, so be sure to subscribe now! Follow the link here or search “Past Lives” on your podcast platform of choice. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/past-lives/id1852618120#history #historia #archaeology #historypodcast #historymemes #podcastView all comments
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November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you lived 100 years ago, who would you have been? What about 1,000 years ago, or 10,000? My new history show, Past Lives, is all about the experiences of regular folks. Watch the trailer now and subscribe to the feed - we launch December 3 with three episodes! www.instagram.com/reel/DRAY51b...
I have been working on expanding my repertoire a bit, and to that end, here is a bit of a review —perhaps more of my thoughts on "The Grimnoire Grammer School Parent Teacher Association" by Catlin Rozakis, which was released earlier this year.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
Book in Review: The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association – Caitlin Rozakis
Cover of The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association with a stack of magical looking books whose spines spell out the title. At the bottom of the stack their are an orange and a red cray…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I have been working on expanding my repertoire a bit, and to that end, here is a bit of a review —perhaps more of my thoughts on "The Grimnoire Grammer School Parent Teacher Association" by Catlin Rozakis, which was released earlier this year.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/11/b...
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I don't know who needs to hear this right now.
You are bigger than your current circumstances.
Just..... keep...... going!
You are bigger than your current circumstances.
Just..... keep...... going!
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this right now.
You are bigger than your current circumstances.
Just..... keep...... going!
You are bigger than your current circumstances.
Just..... keep...... going!
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Hi, shipwreck autist here! It was in fact true at the time. The Edmund Fitzgerald also had a sister ship, the Arthur B. Homer, which had the same structural defect the Edmund Fitzgerald did and was quietly retired shortly after Fitz sank. She remains the largest ship ever scrapped on the Great Lakes
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hi, shipwreck autist here! It was in fact true at the time. The Edmund Fitzgerald also had a sister ship, the Arthur B. Homer, which had the same structural defect the Edmund Fitzgerald did and was quietly retired shortly after Fitz sank. She remains the largest ship ever scrapped on the Great Lakes
The PWHL continues to be (IMO) too careful with naming and branding. I get that they want to be making smart choices to keep the league viable, but these are the current names:
Sirens
Fleet
Freeze
Scepters
Victoire
Charge
Torrent
Goldeneyes
At least three of those feel like place holder names.
Sirens
Fleet
Freeze
Scepters
Victoire
Charge
Torrent
Goldeneyes
At least three of those feel like place holder names.
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The PWHL continues to be (IMO) too careful with naming and branding. I get that they want to be making smart choices to keep the league viable, but these are the current names:
Sirens
Fleet
Freeze
Scepters
Victoire
Charge
Torrent
Goldeneyes
At least three of those feel like place holder names.
Sirens
Fleet
Freeze
Scepters
Victoire
Charge
Torrent
Goldeneyes
At least three of those feel like place holder names.
"Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough. But you also tilt when you should withdraw... and that is knightly, too." - We need more William Thatchers I think.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
"Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough. But you also tilt when you should withdraw... and that is knightly, too." - We need more William Thatchers I think.
I for one wish Curtis Sliwa luck in his upcoming fight with this man:
a man in a red cape and hat is screaming and saying game
Alt: a man in a red cape and hat is screaming and saying game over!
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November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I for one wish Curtis Sliwa luck in his upcoming fight with this man:
Got under the weather, and got behind. Dropping this from deep storage to cover.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/05/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/05/d...
D&D 30 Question Challenge: #21 – Favorite Dragons (Color/Type/etc.)
Arguably, the most iconic monster of D&D has to be the dragon; it’s literally in the name. I don’t think there has ever been a D&D movie without at least one dragon, and certain…
tavernstories.home.blog
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Got under the weather, and got behind. Dropping this from deep storage to cover.
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/05/d...
tavernstories.home.blog/2025/11/05/d...
People are saying that the Dodgers winning the World Series proves money can buy you a win, as if the Yankees didnt prove that already literally dozens of times.
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
People are saying that the Dodgers winning the World Series proves money can buy you a win, as if the Yankees didnt prove that already literally dozens of times.
I don't (currently) play Daggerheart, but for those whop do and weren't aware of this Kickstarter it might be worth checking out. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Daggerheart Class Packs
Dive into Daggerheart characters with Class Packs, containing ALL the cards you need to play one of the 9 classes from level 1–10!
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I don't (currently) play Daggerheart, but for those whop do and weren't aware of this Kickstarter it might be worth checking out. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
I'm not in a position to back this, and, as much as I have fond memories of most of these on reruns and VHS, I am not sure if I am their target audience.
But they look cool and fun, and you should check them out if they seem like your thing.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mae...
But they look cool and fun, and you should check them out if they seem like your thing.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mae...
The Disney Afternoon REWIND Board Games
Relive Disney Afternoons on your tabletop! 38 playable characters, 6 complete board games, 1 gameplay system, endless action!
www.kickstarter.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'm not in a position to back this, and, as much as I have fond memories of most of these on reruns and VHS, I am not sure if I am their target audience.
But they look cool and fun, and you should check them out if they seem like your thing.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mae...
But they look cool and fun, and you should check them out if they seem like your thing.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mae...
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Warrior weasels of Gloucester. In our art preview from our #TTRPG book @wranglerofchaos.bsky.social
Don't miss out. Back our project! Only $15.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/she...
Don't miss out. Back our project! Only $15.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/she...
Update 16: Next stretch goal: $2000 , more original artwork! (includes samples!) · 101 Tales of Magic and Mystery
Thank you for getting us this far! Your support means so much to me and the team. Thanks to you, this book is going to happen.Our next stretch goal is $2000—definitely within reach—and it will add 10 ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Warrior weasels of Gloucester. In our art preview from our #TTRPG book @wranglerofchaos.bsky.social
Don't miss out. Back our project! Only $15.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/she...
Don't miss out. Back our project! Only $15.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/she...
Watching The Lowdown from FX, and I am surprised to see the game Wahoo, a game I was taught in Texas by a family from Pittsburgh, and which no one else I have encountered in the better part of a decade has ever heard of.
October 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Watching The Lowdown from FX, and I am surprised to see the game Wahoo, a game I was taught in Texas by a family from Pittsburgh, and which no one else I have encountered in the better part of a decade has ever heard of.
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What it's like dating me
October 27, 2025 at 2:12 AM
What it's like dating me