Archive for April, 2011

Zulu

Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Posted in 100 Extraordinary Adventures

Extraordinary Adventure 63 Behold the mighty pith helmet: Handcrafted, genuine cork, dyed with tea to match your khakis. Yes, the pith helmet; sometimes called the “Home Service Helmet,” it is still worn by the British army on several ceremonial occasions; a truly magnificent accessory to any ensemble, a singularly bold, if not grandiose, fashion statement, [...]

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The Count of Monte Cristo

Monday, April 11th, 2011
Posted in 100 Extraordinary Adventures

Extraordinary Adventure 64 Allow me if you will to take a plot, shine a laser at it and see if, like a cat, you can follow it: Once upon time there was a young man who was unjustly imprisoned. Then one day, an old man finds him and mentors him, all the while telling him [...]

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Myst

Friday, April 8th, 2011
Posted in 100 Extraordinary Adventures

Myst is an amazing environment created entirely by computer, and without a hint of Keanu Reeves. And a groovy steampunk vibe to boot (a 100 years ago, that sentence would have been incomprehensible).

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