Once upon there was a taxi driver. Wait. First there was a boy. The boy lived in Ukraine when it was part of the Soviet Union. His dad flew fighter jets – the ones with the big bombs in them. Not big as in size. Big as in nuclear. Then the dad got a different … Continue reading Story time Sunday, 09/14/14 — 2 Boys and Then Some (a story for all ages)
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Got dystopia? The history of our hunger for the nightmare society
Dear Magically Real: I have some questions for you. What’s a dystopia and where does the first one show up? What do you think of the Hunger Games? Are you excited about the movie? I love the way those people look in the trailer they are showing! They remind me a little of the Marie … Continue reading Got dystopia? The history of our hunger for the nightmare society
Youtopia? 3 Communities
Question: What do NOLOSE, Comic-Con, and Animal Crossing have in common? Answer: They all propose alternative, utopian spaces where the attendee/player can develop alternate identity(ies), meet new people, and obtain a different sense of embodiment. Here’s a rundown. nolose: the revolution just got bigger BUT DON’T CALL US A UTOPIA (YET) Boasting a Facebook page … Continue reading Youtopia? 3 Communities
Stephanie Barbé Hammer Writing (Un) Real 