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Expat American in Osaka, Japan. Teacher, calligrapher, dungeon master. He/Him
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Huh. Kristi Noem's been taken to the hospital for some kind of allergic reaction. Ten bucks says it turns into an attempt on her life by the Democrats by the end of the week.

Johnny the Spined Devil Knows Things Spined Devils may be minor fiends in the hierarchy of the Hells, but they’re majorly underused in most campaigns. Rather than treating them as low-level flying enemies with a ranged attack, this post reimagines the Spined Devil as a clever, conniving NPC - an…

Jesus. It’s 7:30 AM and I’m already ready to heatstroke out. I so do hate the summer.

I'm going to a classic today - some Agatha Christie! Don't worry - no spoilers here. #mystery #AgathaChristie #BookReview thelablib.org/2025/06/13/r...

The next Fox plushie variant from @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social HAS to be “I am a simple Businessfox.” With a monocle or somesuch.

Finally, something good in this benighted world. #MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou

Calvin & Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic strips of all time and I feel like we STILL underrate it.

Anybody get the feeling that 47 is going to announce something unspeakably illegal during his Big Boy Birthday Parade this weekend? No? Just me?

Up From the Depths: Merrow and the Terror of the Abyss Sea travel by its nature is uncertain and dangerous in any world, but in Dungeons and Dragons it can be a uniquely terrifying experience. In our world, the worst parts of an ocean voyage could involve storms, rogue waves, starvation, scurvy,…

Seth gets it

RHETORIC - You -- against the atom, the charm and the spin. Where the whole world failed -- matter failed to bend to human will; human will failed to get out of bed and tie its laces -- you alone, single-handedly, will rebuild the dreams of the working class. You are The Last Communist.

Fight the Empire.

...creativity is inherently unsafe...

Earlier today ICE agents hit someone with a car and tear gassed a neighborhood, sparking several fires and disrupting businesses. Immigrants, by contrast, did not.

I've finished "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" by @chriskempshall.bsky.social and for a fictional history, it has a lot to tell us in our far less terrifying world. Go check it out! #StarWars #History #GalacticEmpire thelablib.org/2025/06/07/r...

Musk was never gonna go dem, he was always going to try to reshape the republican party in his image. In a toxic break up, you don’t date their eneny. You date one of their homies and then turn the rest of the friend group against them It’s Toxic Couple theory

Wait... is this the best meme ever made?

One reason I'll recommend @midstpodcast.bsky.social to anyone who asks is that you can start an episode feeling pretty sure you know what's going on, and then realize very quickly that you have NO IDEA what's going on. Good stuff, that.

“I was happy to work with a man I knew was pedophile until he cut my EV credit” is such a hilarious rich person sentiment

OH MY GOD IT'S HAPPENING

The Roc: A Bird So Big it Steals the Plot A roc isn’t just a monster: it’s a natural disaster with feathers. Whether it’s snatching horses mid-stride or nesting atop inaccessible peaks, this colossal bird adds awe and danger to your game. Discover how to make every roc encounter unforgettable,…

This guy’s ads should all be the Grim Reaper hanging out with people and being like, “Hey. Sure I’m going to see you all eventually. But it doesn’t have to be right away. Take your time, y’all.”

Drown Them All: Making Use of Water Elementals Let's look at the unsettling nature of Water Elementals, highlighting their potential as both terrifying foes and versatile plot devices in adventures. Despite their low intelligence, their strength and unique abilities can create engaging combat…

I am so smart. S-M-R-T. I solved the 6/02/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 0:16!

If you are lgbtqia, you belong and deserve love and happiness and everyone who thinks otherwise is a raging hunk of wet trash. I love you, Red Sonja loves you, Wonder Woman loves you, Batgirl loves you, and the X-Men love you.

It's June 1st already? That just seems irresponsible.

Monthly Monster Mashup 1: Dretch + Empyrean The post introduces a monthly "Random Monster Mashup" featuring the Dretch and Empyrean, highlighting their vast power difference. Instead of combat, creative scenarios for coexistence are suggested, like the Dretch serving a Fiend Empyrean or causing…

We just watched the latest Captain America movie, and the least believable part was Japan telling the US to fuck off. By a guy who was, let's be honest, way too handsome to be a Japanese Prime Minister.