I like to make games, in part because my favorite hobbies produce a -thing- in the end. But unlike other make-stuff hobbies, game design lets you read books.
Lots of books. Books on literally -anything- interesting. Used book stores and inter-library loan are gold mines.
Boosting these, as it seems timely: about life as a black Canadian, and at Canada's universities. https://t.co/EPHgDKEU8s and https://t.co/2DfUNslfhz @fernpub @balkissoon @CBCAdrianH
@DanThurot C'mon, man. Make us wait until Best Week to see how you wanna rate stuff.
Seriously, though, we can read what you write. A considered, nuanced comment in the final paragraph - which you often do - tells more than any number of stars can. Also: don't stars lure the trolls?
@fehrtrade They chewed their way free ages ago, and now roam like feral beasts about my house.
Except when they're in school and I get to drink coffee and act like a regular adult.
I'm expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy before long, and there's no way I'm rooting under a pillow at midnight. So wooden box and a wee pillow instead.
@meeplelikeus My goodness, man. You've only just read Vonnegut now? Grab copies of Cat's Cradle and Mother Night ASAP. Up your alley.
Oh, and be prepared for the rest of McCarthy's works to give similar vibes. Very good, but you gotta be in the right headspace.