Okay, take two. Last week’s debut contest post seems to have been too difficult, so here’s a clue since nobody won: its set is Apocalypse.

This week’s card, at left, is much easier. A classic card from a classic set. Contrary to eliza’s claims, the word ‘gobbler’ is not included in the name, as insisted it must.

Also, I admit a contest sort of implies a prize, but I’ve yet to think of anything appropriate. Ideas?

Eliza did a great job editing her first video — of us helping a neighbor who’d locked herself out of the building. It’s about time I reposted it.

We trekked around the Torrey Pines State Reserve yesterday. Photo-tastic!
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Full movie links: 9/11 Mysteries, Loose Change

Magic: The Gathering has long satisfied a strange urge that could easily be classified as one of my dorkier impulses. Given that I’ve played on-and-off for about ten(?!) years now, and since before moving west in September I got my weekly fix like clockwork for over a year straight — well, allow me to soothe my withdrawal and indulge.

Before I give you my simple plan (a weekly contest), I won’t go through a long list of Magic’s merits, but, like now, I often feel somehow obligated to explain myself to those unaware or familiar only with the game’s notorious potential to: (more…)