Archive for June, 2007

Game Day Six

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

If you’re going to be in the Los Angeles area on Saturday, June 30, you’re invited to an occasional event I hold called Game Day. Here is the text of the evite, where you will find full details.

In cooperation with the Glendora Public Library, I’d like to invite you to the long-awaited Game Day Six! An afternoon and evening of card and board games ranging from the classics to the wildly innovative (and possibly even some rare or new computer games). Bring your favorite games, and discover some new ones.

I will bring my game collection, and Ron Polk will also bring his collection of over 100 brain teasers and puzzles for you to try.

This event is open to the public and all ages are welcome, so feel free to spread the word among your friends, family, and colleagues.

Unlike previous Game Days, there will not be a potluck, but you are invited to bring your own picnic/snacks, and the library will be providing additional refreshments, with pizza served at 5:00 PM!

Anyone who wants to be added to the Game Day invite list, send your e-mail address to ironwolf@dangerousgames.com. Also, please let me know if you have any ideas for interesting L.A.-area venues for future Game Days.

Save Your Money

Monday, June 11th, 2007

These guys toured the Creation Museum so you don’t have to. As the photo below attests, visitors are advised to check their brain at the door.

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Looking for a Father’s Day Gift?

Friday, June 8th, 2007

With Father’s Day a little over a week away you’re probably looking for something unforgettable for your Dad. We have the perfect idea… a new armchair!

Yes, the classic gifts like chairs are still classic, but La-Z-Boys are passé. Your 21st centrury Dad will enjoy relaxing in a new walking armchair! Only $3M while supplies last.

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You say your Dad is no do-it-yourselfer? What if it breaks, you ask? For $2M extra, add on the spectacular self-repair feature!

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And for the truly discriminating Dad with many friends (or enemies) to entertain, add the Premium Personal Protection Pack (PPPP™) for an additional $10M.

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Ministry

Friday, June 1st, 2007

I have declared previously 2007 is the Year of the Inspired Atheist. So, around my birthday I felt inspired to take the step of becoming an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church. The church has a single creed: “Do only that which is good,” and does not presume to stand between an individual and their metaphysics. Aside from conferring the nice ability to officiate at weddings, funerals and such, for me it is also symbolic of my continuing commitment to one of the best ideas that rubbed off on me from my Christian upbringing: that we should serve each other.

RCM ULC Ordination

Since the ULC has been ordaining folks at no charge (although they do accept donations) since the 1950s, there are around 20 million ordained ULC ministers. Nonetheless, I still feel like I’m in some rather interesting company.

Also of interest: A story on the increasing popularity of Internet ordination.

The Curious History of Church Signs

Friday, June 1st, 2007

If you think it

Slate has a worthwhile slide show on the ubiquitous signs.

Personally, I find that the content of these signs in my neighborhood ranges from threatening to cloying. Occasionally they dispense actual wisdom, but on those occasions for some odd reason, they also dispense with religion.

Also of interest: The Church Sign Generator and the Church Sign Smackdown.