After playing and running several Stanford Games in the 1990s, Brent and Linda co-founded a company, Shinteki, to create puzzle hunts for fun and profit. They’re very clearly doing it right. I always look forward to working with them to…
Month: October 2010
Postcard #21
From our globe-trotting friend Susan, who introduced us to the flying trapeze a few years ago. We don’t get to hang out with her nearly often enough.
Comic Book Report: Rapunzel’s Revenge
I actually finished reading this a few weeks ago, but didn’t get around to blogging it until now. It’s a children’s book, written by Shannon and Dean Hale (married) and illustrated by Nathan Hale (no relation). The art is pretty…
Postcard #19
From loyal SnoutCast listener and fudge winner Brett, who borrowed some of our Hogwarts Game ideas and came up with even better ones for his own Harry Potter-themed school event in Central Park!
Postcard #18
From our good friend Jeff, who apparently really likes living in Switzerland with his wife and child. You can hear more about his expat life in SnoutCast #5.
Postcard #17
From my younger sister, whose offspring I will meet next week.
Friday Flash Fiction: “Irremediable”
Thanks to Cory Doctorow, Randall Munroe, Mark Waid, and an entire misspent youth reading comic books for inspiring this week’s story. Read “Irremediable” at 512 Words or Fewer
Postcards #15 and 16
A pair of postcards from Martha’s Vineyard, where this year’s Viable Paradise writing workshop (of which I am an alumnus) is happening right now. Thanks to all the instructors and staff who sent their greetings! Wish I were there.
Postcard #14
I have never been to Green Apple Books, but I’ll definitely visit the next time I’m in San Francisco. Shenly is never wrong about these things.
Postcard #13
I went to high school with David Ozenne and Stephanie Haussmann. They were dating then, and they’re now married with three children, all boys. They’ve been together for the better part of twenty years. I’m glad we’ve kept in touch.