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Loading…Review of Spiritfarer

You know when you don’t want to say goodbye to a character in a video game that you’re having a special experience. That’s the main strength of Spiritfarer: the designers at Thunder Lotus have put so much effort into crafting the various spirits you pamper, cajole, and coax into the afterlife that it’s hard toContinue reading “Loading…Review of Spiritfarer”

Wednesday’s Child/Loading…Review of Gris

This is the most beautiful game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played a lot of beautiful games. In fact, art style is a major factor for me in choosing a game in the first place and in my ultimate rating of it. For example, Final Fantasy 7 makes pretty much every list of best gamesContinue reading “Wednesday’s Child/Loading…Review of Gris”

Wednesday’s Child: Fallout

I was reflecting on this yesterday, and I think it’s worth saying out loud (so to speak) because I wish someone had said it to me in my marriage.* If you’re in a relationship and you EVER find yourself thinking, “I’m not going to say/do anything to stick up for myself in this situation becauseContinue reading “Wednesday’s Child: Fallout”

ESC #23: Afternoon Tea Edition

Well, as usual, I didn’t take photos, and that seems particularly unforgivable when you’re stacking lovely little tea goodies on étagères…. But as there’s no going back, I’ll just give you notes on the menu. Personally my favorites were the mini lobster rolls and the scones, the latter of which got a little melty inContinue reading “ESC #23: Afternoon Tea Edition”

The United States of Tali and the Ballad of Rye

In the past I’ve waited until my dogs are gone to create tributes to them: I do angel-dog cartoons, and sometimes I name cocktails after them (if you want to try the Jasper, it’s 1.5 oz apple brandy, .5 oz Luxardo or other cherry liqueur, .5 oz Cynar or other Amaro, 1/8 t red chileContinue reading “The United States of Tali and the Ballad of Rye”