SimplePhrase Blog

Chamber goes bye-bye

ethan — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:51:38 +0000

I've removed Chamber, my story game of mind-bending depravity, from my website. After years of thinking it over, I finally decided it was no longer a foot I wished to put forward. I may change my mind at a later date, but for the time being I've decided that my website should not make people go, "Holy shit, this dude is fucked up."

Anybody who really wants to see Chamber may ask me via email and maybe (maybe) I'll send you a copy.

Meadowkaas and Cambozola Blue [cheese blogging]

ethan — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:25:56 +0000

Meadowkaas is a spring gouda from Holland, available three months of the year. It is slightly soft, creamy, mellow, flavorful. I love it.

Cambozola Blue is a German cheese that eats like a cross between brie and gorgonzola. I love it.

Slowly now, we begin to what?

ethan — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:06:37 +0000

When I was a kid and Madonna was the big thing, The single "Crazy For You" was released. I think it was attached to a movie or something. Anyway, there's a line in the song, "Slowly now, we begin to move." The first time I heard this, it sounded like she was singing "moon" instead of "move." So what did I have? "Slowly now, we begin to moon." What the fuck does that even mean? I mean, are they actually saying what I think they're saying, which is that the people in the song are unfastening their trousers and pushing them down at a leisurely pace in order to expose their butts? That just can't be it, my kid self thought to himself. Then I heard the song a few more times and figured it out. I've always found that particular error of mine pretty funny.

Tarot of the Magical Forest

ethan — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:20:15 +0000

This is a whimsical tarot deck featuring cuddly creatures with enormous goggly eyes. You might expect from that description for the deck to be cutesy, but it is instead rather bizarre. A representative sample of the artwork can be found here. I find the look very appealing and strangely appropriate for tarot. Which is why I bought the deck.

Each suit has its own animal type. Cups = rabbits, Pentacles = foxes, Wands = frogs, Swords = cats. The reasoning and explanation is provided in the book that comes with the deck. Also included are card descriptions and a serviceable spread based on a tree theme. (The Sacred Tree of the Magical Forest, to be specific.)

I really like this deck. The majors, especially, really pop. The minors are solid, but there's not a lot of innovation there; it's Rider-Waite all the way. To tell the truth, the majors are largely traditional as well, but they look fabulous. I would totally read with this deck. Maybe someday I will. Cards that I really like include the High Priestess, the Empress, Justice, the Moon, Five of Cups, Two of Wands.

Cotija [cheese blogging]

ethan — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:51:15 +0000

A Mexican cheese. I had the El Queso Cotija de Montaña variety. Mild and salty. Not the greatest cheese I've had, but very pleasant. Here's a Wikipedia link.

Gjetost [cheese blogging]

ethan — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:48:38 +0000

Link.

Actually, "Gjetost" is the North American version. In Norway, where the cheese originates, it's called Brunost.

This cheese has the color and flavor of caramel. It is delicious, although it is extremely rich and intense. You only want to eat a little at a time.

Westminster Vintage Cheddar [cheese blogging]

ethan — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:55:21 +0000

Link.

This is a slightly crumbly, delicious sharp cheddar. I'm a big sharp cheddar fan, and this is one of the better ones I've had.

B.L.O.G. Update

ethan — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:28:04 +0000

The SimplePhrase B.L.O.G. has been updated to include Nevo.

That is all.

San Joaquin Gold [cheese blogging]

ethan — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:58:48 +0000

This cheese is fairly hard, and isn't flavorful enough to suit my tastes. Link.

Red Leicester [cheese blogging]

ethan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:46:54 +0000

I was surprised to learn this cheese is actually pretty close to red in color. It looks strange. The cheese is hard and rather crumbly and has a mellow flavor. I liked it. Here's a link.