I’ve actually read all of those Charlie Chan novels. I want to write about race/racism in them, but I need to sit down and organize my thoughts about that. There’s so many different components: the anti-Japanese sentiment, racism as a tell-tale sign of class, the way Charlie Chan is treated by his friends, etc. Let’sContinue reading “Charlie Chan & Race…”
Category Archives: Brain Burp
Dear Weekend Chores…
I regret to inform you that Jane Jensen’s Gray Matter–her first full length adventure game since Gabriel Knight: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned–has arrived on my doorstep. (Thanks M!!!) This means that I will not have time to waste attend to you. I’ve waited over a decade for this. I hope youContinue reading “Dear Weekend Chores…”
Staying Alive: a primer for wealthy people*
1) Don’t invite all of your evil, hateful relatives to dinner, tell them off one by one, and then announce your intention to cut them out of the will. You will be dead by dessert. 1a) If you MUST have this bitter feast, change your will first. Your used-to-be heirs may want you to stayContinue reading “Staying Alive: a primer for wealthy people*”