Putting Paint on Plastic
As I was writing up the description for this Saturday’s Socially Distant Miniature Painting, I noticed myself actively avoiding a phrase that I’ve used many times in the past: “Join in with other local painters.”
I then recognized why; …
Painting Miniatures—A Newcomer’s Primer
Over the past few years, I’ve watched a number of guides on getting started in painting miniatures. They’re all very informative, they cover super important details, and they’re delivered by individuals who are FAR more experienced than myself. However, if …
John Ernst Cafe
Farewell, Greenfield
On the ranking of things I get to write, this one ranks at the bottom of the scale. I’ve been putting it off for a week or so, “waiting for more information” I’ve been telling myself, but it is time.…
Black Lives Matter
Reagan famously referred to the United States as a shining city on a hill with the eyes of all people upon us. Today, that shining city has risen up in protest because we have manifestly failed to live up to …
Sherlock Holmes Day
Tomorrow is Sherlock Holmes Day! Mystery and deduction fans rejoice in honor of the most famous consulting detective of all time. As a lifelong fan, here are some fun bits of trivia I’d like to share:
Sherlock’s first appearance in …
The Barrister Bounce Back Plan
Update 30 June 2020: the sustained protests against police violence has created a natural experiment that has produced the heartening if unsurprising finding that the proper use of masks really does significantly reduce the transmission of SARS-COV-2. While our Barrister …
Abyss Modified-Session 37, The Final Showdown
Notes from the DM: Abyss Modified is a Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons campaign based on the Out of the Abyss prepublished adventure, so there might be spoilers if you are planning to play that campaign. It has home brew …