Brian Garthwaite

Has mass. Occupies space. Dad to Jet Valkyrie and Nick Soapdish.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

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.

[Claire Campbell @HKHClaire]

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

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade What it lacks in photogenic appeal it makes up for in sheer deliciousness.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @j__st A fine choice, indeed!

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

Entertaining scrap fabric? Perfect for masks! Big thanks to @j__st for the pattern.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade Already on it! (At least in terms of thinking about it...)

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott "You can't just sit here in the dark, listening to classical music."

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @sendmehome @Sommelier_Scott Follow-up question: should I encourage or discourage my tiny humans to sing?

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @Sommelier_Scott @sendmehome Well, we're in a statewide shutdown, so why not? Might as well have an excuse to drink remotely.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@TamAtPlay A big thank-you for taking the time for Cardboard Edison feedback. Much appreciated!

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade The pudding?

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@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?

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

A little free time + access to a laser cutter + paint from an old project → homemade fox meeples!

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@DanThurot Re: the mouseover text... I've been mentally calling the site "Spliff-Biff!" for years.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@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.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade Crazy tiny humans!

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade @sparrk Got any quick suggestions to help a fellow out?

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@fehrtrade Just gotta trim the chunks small enough to fit in the box.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

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.

[Brian Garthwaite @firewouldburn]

@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.