Sweet Sounds of Barsoom
Jaxar the Barbarian, aka “that juice-fueled toddler” loves to go on long walks. “Outside!” he cries, pulling at my hand. Once on the sidewalk, he… Read More »Sweet Sounds of Barsoom
Kids
Happy Birthday, Baby Jax
It’s the baby’s birthday, and he’s crying. He’s often crying, though rarely for very long. He’s a happy child, full of smiles and laughter and… Read More »Happy Birthday, Baby Jax
Everything and Nothing Has Changed
I sit at the keyboard in the pre-dawn hours, clacking away as I do most mornings at this time. There are, however, two major differences… Read More »Everything and Nothing Has Changed
Three Tips for Running RPGs for Kids
I love gaming with my kids. I especially love playing tabletop roleplaying games with them. Over the years, I’ve come up with a handful of… Read More »Three Tips for Running RPGs for Kids
KidCon 2013
You know how you get a song stuck in your head, and you just can’t shake it no matter how many times you slam your… Read More »KidCon 2013
Straw Wars!
My younger daughter, Thing Two, and I spent some quality time together over the weekend watching cartoons, playing board games… and creating our own miniatures… Read More »Straw Wars!
Through a Crystal Darkly
We hadn’t intended to watch The Dark Crystal. We’d been looking for The Neverending Story, or possibly something with monkeys, to watch for an impromptu… Read More »Through a Crystal Darkly
Running with the Pokeball
As a gamer dad, it’s my sworn duty to encourage the next generation to pick up the dice and follow in my tabletop gaming footsteps.… Read More »Running with the Pokeball
At Play in the Fields of Creepers
My daughters recently discovered Minecraft’s creative mode. For some reason I just can’t understand, they prefer “building whatever you want with infinite resources” over the… Read More »At Play in the Fields of Creepers
Think of the Children!
A lot of ink has been spilled, both virtual and physical, over the recent Supreme Court ruling on video games. Specifically, the court overturned the… Read More »Think of the Children!