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So It Is Written
“They ate her,” said Brother Number One. “With porridge. That’s what ‘ran away and was never seen again’ means in these parts. It means ‘eaten.’”
— John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things
“Um, and what about ‘happily ever after’?” asked David, a little uncertainly. “What does that mean?”
“Eaten quickly,” said Brother Number One.Categorical Normality
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Graphical Normality
Yearly Archives: 2009
The Advantage of Appreciation
I’m probably one of many people who got a Nintendo Entertainment System when I was little. That was big. Being able to play Super Mario Brothers whenever I wanted was like some divine dream. Many other games came after that. … Continue reading
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Tagged D. Composition, The Advantage, Things Change Things Stay the Same
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The Staying Power of a Never-Ending Story
A person’s memories are powerful things. The naturality of aging and maturing forces us into a constant state of change. I read something once about how close to an illusion all of life (as we know it) is. It stated … Continue reading
This Week In Normality – Zombies VS. Vampires
I suppose it’s a matter of preference when you ask which is better: the Zombie or the Vampire. Both have origins in superstitions and folklore, and both have seen their respective mythologies evolve with the needs of storytellers. The original … Continue reading
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Tagged D. Composition, Killian, Mustardseed Cochrane, Random Normality, vampires, zombies, Zombies VS. Vampires
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Versatility in Flesh Eating and Blood Sucking
In most things that become horror genres, specific rules tend to crop up. Werewolves can be killed with a silver bullet. Zombies die if you destroy the brain. Sunlight, crosses, holy water, and garlic are the bane of vampires everywhere. … Continue reading
Sordid Confessions Continue, or The Vampire Diaries
I have made a habit of admitting on this website many things that I am ashamed of…or things that I think I should have some amount of shame attached. I am, by nature, one who is not prone to shame … Continue reading
Zombies VS Vampires $5 AMAZON GIFT CARD Throwdown!
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. Post your best Zombie VS. Vampire scenarios in the comments of this page between now through October 31, and a winner, chosen by the crew here at NR, will receive a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card … Continue reading
The Exposure Whine
As I sit here at my computer, thinking about this weeks subject, “overblown”, a number of recent occurrences come to mind. One of which is the recent release of a few cubic feet of Beatles merchandise. I like the Beatles. … Continue reading
