Jasonisms

In #TrumpNation everything is open to investigation, even the IRS records. Originally shared by Sarah Rios popcorn.gif http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/348798-mueller-teams-up-with-irs-in-russia-probe-report?amp

I think it's time to dust off the #ThanksObama hashtag. Originally shared by Lee Grupsmith-Pedersen SO! Senator Obama DID visit the site of Katrina. Even though it was completely outside his jurisdiction. Suck on THAT, Trumptards. http://www.avclub.com/furious-incorrect-trump-supporters-think-obama-was-pre-1798679764

The author of this article incorrectly equates religion with christianity . People are leaving cristianity in droves, but other religions, religions like Wicca and Buddhism, are actually increasing their base. People aren't losing faith in religion, people are losing faith in corporate religious institutions. http://www.salon.com/2017/08/30/religious-leaders-like-joel-osteen-are-a-big-reason-why-americans-are-dumping-religion/

For those of you in Colorado, New Mexico and as far away as Oklahoma or the Texas panhandle. We're looking for a 1 year old. Originally shared by 9NEWS Maurico Venzor-Gonzalez is believed to have forced Samantha Adams and her son Zahid Adams into Grey Honda Sedan that was later found abandoned in Pueblo.          http://on9news.tv/2vvD5VX

This seems about right, thus proving once again, there are no new ideas. #TheDefenders #TheThreeMusketeers (for those of you who are millennials) via a +1 from Emlyn O'Regan Originally shared by Mark Delsing Seems legit.

Damn, my two most used email addresses were pwned . http://www.iflscience.com/technology/if-your-email-address-is-on-this-list-change-your-password-right-now/

Yes, #DonaldTrump, everyone in America is better than you. Except for Nazis. There you are equals. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/903059975437733888?s=09

Read the comments, but it's still funny. #FCC Originally shared by rone I don't know how this happened, but i fully support it. https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/DOC-578d579d1f000000-A.pdf

Finally some good news. Not that the stories of courageous volunteers coming out of Houston weren't already good news, but the equipment and training the military can bring to bear, such as helicopters, water purification systems and high water vehicles, will be especially beneficial going forward. Begrudgingly I'm going to give this one to #DonaldTrump. He is, by nature, a delegater, and we all know of his love affair with the military (I'm surprised he hasn't demanded military parades in his honor yet). There's a very good chance he said, "Get the military in there to help." Or Pence did. Either way: good call. #HurricaneHarvey #USArmy #USNavy #USMarines #USAirForce #USCoastGuardq http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/30/politics/texas-harvey-flooding-military-response/index.html

I can’t remember how I became infatuated with “gun” channels on YouTube, but I think it may have started about two months ago when a friend sent me a link to a free Conceal-Carry Permit class. While I already own a handful of guns I think I started watching them when trying to decide if I wanted to try and pick up another pistol specifically designed for conceal-carry or just use one of my existing pistols. Regardless of how I started watching them, I’ve been semi-addicted ever since. Not out of some desire to become a gun-nut, but rather because I realized just how much I didn’t know about the subject and like many things in life, I don’t like not knowing. Sadly, I had to watch countless videos from countless channels of self-described “gun” and “tactical” experts to find some really good information and that includes reading the comments. Yes, the YouTube comments. I realize most people stay clear of the comments section, especially on YouTube, but if you’re willing to wade thro...

The good news is, with all the flooding in the area, the fire is not likely to spread, but I think the takeaway here is Texas' "anti-regulation" climate isn't very good for business. Yes, not many people could have foreseen this level of flooding, but some sort of emergency action plan should have been in play, especially after Katrina and Sandy. https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-harvey/harvey-danger-major-chemical-plant-near-houston-likely-explode-facility-n797581

Was #DonaldTrump's pardoning of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio unconstitutional? Legal experts believe so. _As with any other presidential power, the power to pardon is constrained by the ordinary requirements of federal law applicable to all public officials. For example, if representatives of a pardon-seeker arrived in the Oval Office with a bundle of cash that the president accepted in return for a pardon, there is little doubt that the president would be guilty of the crime of bribery. . . .  If Trump were to pardon any of the figures in the current Russia investigation, his action would certainly impede or obstruct the due administration of justice, as the courts have broadly construed that standard. It would not be difficult to imagine Mueller making the case that the motive behind such interference was “corrupt.” As the Founding Fathers made plain, the purpose behind the pardon power is to extend mercy to those who have offended and have demonstrated remorse. Using the pardon pow...

Did you ever think The Secret of NIMH was scary? I never found it even remotely unnerving. Maybe it's because I'm not a pansy millennial? Originally shared by **** I loved this film as a child. I didn't think it was creepy I thought it had style. http://on.io9.com/Jgeff5g

I'm fairly certain this was already done by SYFY​ for one of their ridiculous Saturday night movies. via Adrian Parsons​ Originally shared by David Fuchs Gator-Nado anyone?? http://wncn.com/2017/08/28/300-gators-could-escape-as-texas-flood-waters-approach-height-of-fences/

#DonaldTrump will not be happy General Mattis is countermanding him. #TrumpNation http://usatoday.com/story/614711001/

#DonaldTrump, Whiny Little Bitch. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/29/politics/trump-phoenix-rally/index.html

Fresh soap? How about a flame thrower? #hurricaneharvey https://www.wired.com/story/why-those-floating-fire-ant-colonies-in-texas-are-such-bad-news

This is excessively long so I'm parking it here to read later. And my 'later ' I mean tomorrow. Or, maybe the next day. #IvankaTrump #JaredKushner #TrumpNation https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/08/jared-kushner-ivanka-trump-repelled-by-washington-elite

Just in time to protect insurance companies from weather. #HurricaneHarvey Originally shared by **** God save us from pesky weather related lawsuits! From May 2017: "Under this new law, many insurance companies will pay property owners as little, as late as possible. Texans can expect only more delays and denials from the for-profit insurance industry," said Ware Wendell, the group's executive director, in a statement. "Lucy Nashed, spokeswoman for Texans for Lawsuit Reform, said the legislation "strengthens protections for Texans against bad actors who exploit families and businesses after severe weather." https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/16/bill-targets-weather-related-lawsuit-abuse-passes-senate/

Gotta love that headline! Originally shared by Harold Chester Writers are always looking for the perfect headline. http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/28/theres-something-very-hard-heading-towards-uranus-scientists-believe-6884235/

The TL;DR version is this: Follow through on your promises and stay in touch with those you meet. A personal touch is always better but not necessary. Don't be pushy or ask for things (contracts, deals, access) right away, but rather, build that relationship up. http://firstround.com/review/how-to-become-insanely-well-connected/

I haven't had a chance to try this site out yet, but anything that gets more people app writing might be better than nothing. That is, if anyone can think of an app idea that no one else has already capitalized on. Do you have an app idea? https://www.andromo.com

There is a Chinese philosophy that believes any job is an honorable job. And, the Chinese may be right, but does any job mean a good job for you? Does being underemployed mean you're better off than being unemployed? https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/is-any-job-really-better-than-no-job/537969/

Consider this for a moment: in the midst of record flooding in one of America's largest cities (and it's not like Houston is as close to the ocean as, let's say, Miami, New Orleans, San Diego or New York) #DonaldTrump signs an executive order rolling back Obama-era rules requiring infrastructure to be built with flooding in mind. Let that sink in for a moment. #TrumpNation Originally shared by Betsy McCall Because, of course, you should do that in the middle of a historic flood where large sections of infrastructure are currently under water. Makes sense.\s http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/16/543712263/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-flood-standards-for-infrastructure-projects

Helping to get the word out. If you're close enough to Houston and have either a boat or a high water vehicle, the locals could use your help. Originally shared by Curtis Edenfield ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Share this! BREAKING: Houston officials calling for public with boats and high-water vehicles to assist with rescues, if possible: 713-881-3100. Please Copy/Paste/Share this! Any Texans able to help?

REMEMBER: if #DonaldTrump says it, it's more than likely false. He said he had nothing to do with Russia during the campaign and sure enough, he did. In #TrumpNation the truth is only the truth if he tells you it's the truth.

Ever have a friend, a colleague or a co-worker you thought was that "special kind of stupid?" http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/virginia-eclipse-watchers-treated-after-putting-sunscreen-on-eyeballs-report-says

Before Christianity came to North America Native American tribes considered the LGBQT community to be sacred. Originally shared by William, the Dreamdancer http://educateinspirechange.org/alternative-news/european-christians-forced-gender-roles-native-americans-acknowledged-5-genders/

People suck. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4826216/Poor-dog-abandoned-Texas-flood-waters-rise.html

Iceland sounds smart. Originally shared by Ole Olson Iceland Bans American Televangelists The Icelandic Psychological Defense Act (IPDA) takes effect immediately. No American televangelist may set his or her foot in the small nation of 330,000 souls. No programming by such people may be shown on Icelandic television or played on the radio. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/laughingindisbelief/2017/08/iceland-bans-american-televangelists

Was out walking Rufus when I struck up a conversation with a guy fishing with his son. After a while he asks, "Do you want a beer?" I can't really see what he's offering, but he was offering so I decided to take him up on his offer. He hands me a Natural Light. "Natty Light," he says, "I've been drinking it since I was a teenager. I opened the can ( can ? What adult drinks canned beer? But, I digress) and take a sniff: it smelled like the barracks. Cheap beer on a Saturday night. I do not miss those days. So, I'm home and washing my mouth out with a fairly decent bourbon and watching Archer.

Is #DonaldTrump concerned with your cybersecurity? Is he not concerned with a cyber-nuke that could cripple the USA and therefore the global economy? Is he so concerned with his powers as president, such as the recent pardoning of former sheriff Arpaio, that he's not ignoring his responsibilities? http://fortune.com/2017/08/26/trump-cybersecurity-advisors-resign/

Oh what wonders we are missing now that we have chased the darkness away. http://www.aljazeera.com/video/news/2017/08/canadian-scientists-explain-rare-nocturnal-sun-phenomenon-170824110314641.html

_The Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, founded in Sacramento, California, describes itself as a group that is "revolutionary for Jesus" and provides a free spiritual "ammo pack" to anyone who submits a written request. Photos of members show them in military-style clothing and on missions in Africa. Its website is laced with anti-Semitic language and anti-gay tirades about same-sex marriage._ Nope, no Christian-terrorism here, folks. Move along. /sarcasm While this article isn't written about, nor does it connect to #TrumpNation, I have no doubt in my mind these are the kind of people who support #DonaldTrump without doubt. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/four-more-religious-sect-members-arrested-new-mexico-vans-full-n795731

I just checked, I have version 9.6 and I'm a local guide, which I already knew. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/08/25/local-guides-can-begin-submitting-videos-google-maps/?_utm_source=1-2-2

Looks like #DonaldTrump finally followed through on his previous threat of banning transgendered persons from the military. Originally shared by Al Jazeera English President Donald #Trump signs memo banning transgender military recruits http://aje.io/dpbqv http://aje.io/dpbqv

We all kind of suspected #DonaldTrump would pardon former Sheriff Arpaio when the White House specifically stated be wouldn't. #TrumpNation http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/25/politics/sheriff-joe-arpaio-donald-trump-pardon/index.html

You have to hand it to General Kelly. He's definitely cleaning house. The question is, will he himself survive once campaign season rolls around again? Personally, I don't believe #DonaldTrump will run far a second term, but at this point, who knows? #TrumpNation http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/25/politics/gorka/index.html

I don't really use Facebook although I do keep my account open due to the simple fact that most of my friends and family use it - daily. On those few occasions when I do log into that particular social network I have noticed the PYMK feature is always recommending people I'm not sure I know in real life. After reading this article I have to wonder how many are long lost relatives. http://gizmodo.com/facebook-figured-out-my-family-secrets-and-it-wont-tel-1797696163

"_Chickenhawk_" is the appropriate word, I believe. After #DonaldTrump had been elected and began noting who he wanted in his cabinet I commented on a post by Marla Caldwell (whom I haven't seen in a while - is she okay?) that he was choosing so many military leaders for those seats because he wanted to project the image of strength and capability. Turns out, I'm not the only one who noticed his habit of surrounding himself with symbols of power and strength. You know, much like third world despots who dress in military attire and wear awards they didn't win or who give themselves titles of "General" or "Commander" without ever setting a boot in the service. Originally shared by The Atlantic Donald Trump's Telling Change to the Oval Office http://trib.al/h2PgPSQ http://trib.al/h2PgPSQ

I don't take B vitamin supplements every day, or even every week, but I do keep some on hand for those days I need a boost and I don't feel like caffeine. Per this article, I'm not taking enough to worry about it, but I know many young men who drink energy drinks daily and those things are filled with B vitamins. Originally shared by The Atlantic Vitamin B6 and B12 Supplements Appear to Cause Cancer in Men http://trib.al/ho7HswY http://trib.al/ho7HswY

Olav Folland, About a week ago I received the postcards in the mail and failed to send you a note thanking you for two very real reasons: [1] I've been lazy and [2] when I wasn't being lazy I was busy away from the computer. Sorry about that. I do thank you. So, imagine my surprise when yesterday I get another envelope with five postcards in it. What , I thought. Just before tossing the envelope in the recycling bin I notice the postmark: May 8, 2017 . May 8! I checked the other envelope, the one I received last week, and it had a post mark of July 27. I can only conclude, the original batch that you sent me, around May 8th, somehow was shipped out on a tour of the world while the replacement shipment, sent about July 27, came straight here. On a side note, we did notice that something ordered back in December that just arrived with these "old" postcards. Funny story. Reminds me of he time I received five straight fortune cookies at a Chinese Restaurant, each with no...

Could the Babylonians have discovered trigonometry a thousand years before the Greeks? According to the ancient Plimpton 322 tablet, the answer is probably yes. https://phys.org/news/2017-08-mathematical-mystery-ancient-babylonian-clay.html

Brought you by the guy who hates America: #DonaldTrump. #TrumpNation Originally shared by Sarah Rosen (Silencieux) A bad day for America. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/03/president-donald-j-trump-signs-hjres-69-hjres-83-hr-1228-sjres-34-law

I watch far too much a lot of Law & Order: SVU and sometimes the narratives are so incredibly far-fetched you have to wonder what the writers were thinking when they came up with the script. Then I read a story like this ... https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2017/08/23/a-teen-reunited-with-her-birth-mother-who-then-killed-her-and-burned-her-body-police-say/

I once had a friend who kept Ranger memorabilia around his house so he could "prove" he served in the Rangers. He didn't. He admitted as such when I started asking him questions about units, missions and people he served with. It baffles me when people exaggerate their accomplishments. Or, maybe embellish is the right word. When I tell you I'm awesome, it's because I'm awesome, not out of any misguided attempts to falsely represent myself, but out of that one simple truth. And yet, I've known people, like my former friend above, who tell their stories. http://nypost.com/2017/08/23/96-year-old-vet-hailed-as-a-d-day-hero-admits-to-being-a-fraud/

Find a quiet place, down your favorite mind-altering libation and push play for the freak fest that will absolutely blow your mind-hole. Courtesy of Curtis Edenfield. #DonaldTrump #TrumpNation https://youtu.be/Osj_E8RxzKU

Reading an article on the boost eclipse tourism had on small rural economies and this ad shows up. Really? An ad for a two year old Lumia smartphone? A relic from a bygone era or is Microsoft trying to move product in warehouse?

In #TrumpNation you can be a former murder suspect, a former cult member and a left denigrating conspiracy theorist and still have access to high levels of #GOP politicians. Heck, you even get a front row seat to stare at the president's ass. #DonaldTrump Originally shared by Washington Post The strange story of that ‘Blacks for Trump’ guy standing behind POTUS at his Phoenix rally http://wapo.st/2wmOcjv

Do we really need a Joker stand-alone film? I'm thinking, no . http://nerdist.com/joker-movie-martin-scorsese-dc-wb-jared-leto/

Why is #DonaldTrump blaming the Democrats for obstructionist when he promised repeatedly that Mexico would pay for his wall? In #TrumpNation the foolish are fooled easily. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41020779

I also took video of the eclipse. Well, of the surrounding area while the eclipse was occurring, anyway. This is one video, unedited. #eclipse2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_3EJtHzTw&feature=autoshare

Yesterday was the eclipse and now demons walk amongst us. The end times, for sure! http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/08/22/demon-goat-appears-in-india-terrifying-village-with-human-like-face.html

Doh! #dog #wedding http://www.9news.com/news/local/next/dog-loses-wedding-rings-in-wash-park-minutes-before-the-ceremony/466489612

If you didn't notice, I was away yesterday. Drove up to Wyoming to see the eclipse. So much more amazing in person. (Yes, I took this photo)

But, but, but ... #DonaldTrump was able to save money by allowing Putin to close an embassy in Russia. Looks like the Democrats have a budgetary bargaining chip. Too bad they don't have the backbone it will take to use it. In #TrumpNation everything is free because the government pays for it. Until it cant. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/21/exclusive-secret-service-out-of-money-to-pay-agents-because-of-trumps-frequent-travel-large-family.html

Today is the solar eclipse and, undoubtedly, #DonaldTrump will say something stupid, but in the meantime why don't we take a moment to recall the men of the USS Indianapolis who's actions helped end the war before they fell victim to it. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40991326

I have to finish packing the truck up then I'm heading north to south east Wyoming where Rufus and I will experience this. I am taking cameras but with only two and half minutes of totality I don't known if I'm going to try and shoot it, especially since, in Wyoming, it will be nearly straight up. Totality is supposed to hit at 11:24AM. https://www.space.com/37884-what-to-look-for-during-solar-eclipse.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2016twitterdlvrit

I'm thinking this weather app may not be exactly accurate.

Is it me, or does this look like the sort of dress Mary Jane Parker (neé Watson) would wear? It is elegant with a "spider" motif on the torso to the point it practically screams Spider-Man . https://plus.google.com/+ZaineRidling/posts/T6AztJqgDoi?_utm_source=1-2-2

Cleaner living has a direct positive correlation with health and life expectancy and due to such a relationship, the value of "green" energy far outweighs it's costs. https://www.technologyreview.com/the-download/608685/the-expense-of-renewables-is-outweighed-by-the-health-care-savings-they-provide/?_utm_source=1-2-2

I'm always a fan of preserving history and the unique voices that make up that history. https://apnews.com/99f2e4699cca41b49eeba45811f64dc3?_utm_source=1-2-2

Google and ProPublica have teamed up to create a need-based hate crime tracker. https://projects.propublica.org/hate-news-index/

How to be a journalist. https://twitter.com/Breznican/status/898586524874186753?s=09

For a man who who loves attention and has a history of frustration at not being considered part of the NYC "elite" #DonaldTrump sure is going out of his way to alienate himself from that very social circle. http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/347202-kennedy-center-on-trump-not-attending-annual-honors-we-are?amp=1

I first heard about this practice of dragging fish (sharks) behind boats in Florida during this year's Shark Week and was appalled. And today I'm appalled to realize how widespread this practice has become in my home state. #peoplesuck http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/18/florida-fishermen-post-gruesome-videos-and-images-on-social-media-as-authorities-struggle-to-stop-them.html

Anyone want to guess at Chris Barker's voting habits? #TrumpNation http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article167939222.html

I keep saying #TrumpNation will never turn on #DonaldTrump and sure enough, I'm right. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/17/politics/trump-approvers-never-stop-approving-poll/index.html

Oh, Google+, you so crazy.

Brought to you today by Irreverent Monk just to take your mind off the clusterfrak known as #DonaldTrump. Originally shared by Thom Thomas I'm just going to drop this here. Brb. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/fifteen-teens-children-treated-rabies-10999810

Whoa! I mean, we all expected it sooner or later, but the fact that it actually happened is still a bit surreal. What strikes me ironically was the reasoning for Bannon's outing : #DonaldTrump was apparently upset for Bannon making claims regarding his decision-making authority. He took power away from Trump! Or, at least publicly claimed to. Of course, at this point this is still a "sources say" moment so anything could change in the coming hours or days. In #TrumpNation, no one steals thunder. http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/18/politics/steve-bannon-white-house/index.html

While we've all been either appalled or tickled by the train wreck that is #TrumpNation, Texas has been continuing it's battle against women's reproductive rights. https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/paaga8/texas-women-will-now-be-forced-to-take-out-rape-insurance-for-abortion

I've seen some variation of this article around for the past week or so, usually stemming from foreign nationals who are still butt hurt Hillary Clinton beat out Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nominee to run for the presidency against #DonaldTrump and then had the audacity to lose. I've also seen these "the DNC wasn't hacked" headlines coming from #TrumpNation as a chance to swivel the light focused on Russia's involvement in the 2016 election towards the Democrats or Hillary Clinton. I can't remember which link I tried reading on the subject but the article was horrendous at making it's case and, therefore, I didn't feel the need to pass it along. And I hadn't planned to until I read Andreas Schou's wonderful takedown posted below. via Cara Evangelista Originally shared by Andreas Schou This article is terrible. Let's recap why we think that Russia was involved: (1) We currently have a Ukrainian hacker in custody who believes he was...

Do you believe #DonaldTrump is willing to quit? Even if it's in exchange for immunity from the Mueller investigation into his dealings with Russia? Personally, I don't think he will. He ran on a platform of "winning" and being "the best" at everything. His ego won't allow him to quit because no matter what deal he negotiates he'll be forever viewed as the shortest term presidency ever with the lowest approval ratings and the most controversy. History will not be kind to him if he's a quitter and his legacy means everything. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/art-of-the-deal-donald-trump-resign-us-president-predict-tony-schwartz-a7898526.html

I've been to Ladies Nights here in Denver and in Florida. I'm fairly certain they're not illegal. Originally shared by Online Maps Blog http://dlvr.it/Pfq49S

That is one long ass ad. For the record, it was episode 1 of the new Epix series, Get Shorty . Would you skip or watch?

Sigourney Weaver seems like she will make an excellent bad guy. Looking forward to #TheDefenders! https://youtu.be/QNwjRfSldM0

Does your religion have a belief about solar eclipse and do you partake of that belief? https://www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/536823/

A couple of days ago I went to a #CoryGardner townhall here in the Denver Metro area and watched as a disbelieving #Republican senator couldn't wrap his head around the idea that many people in the room believed the #GOP to be racist in nature. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/537162/

I bear zero sympathy for this jackass and I find it highly ironic he's worried the cops are going to shoot him. #KKK #Charlottesville #neoNazi https://www.mediaite.com/online/watch-the-neo-nazi-from-vice-charlottesville-documentary-weep-im-terrified/

The title of this might as well have been Bannon Speaks and Acts Like He Owns the Place . http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/17/bannon-calls-far-right-clowns-says-enemies-are-wetting-themselves-in-rare-interview.html

What happens when neoNazis and KKK members find out their genes aren't as pure as they'd like? http://www.businessinsider.com/white-nationalists-genetic-ancestry-tests-dont-like-results-2017-8

#DonaldTrump has some u holy infatuation with his predecessor, President Obama. This is likely to send him through the roof. #TrumpNation where others beat you at your own game. https://www.yahoo.com/gma/obamas-charlottesville-tweet-now-most-liked-tweet-ever-034105111--abc-news-topstories.html

Lots of good #photography and #photographer resources in this link. https://blog.pixpa.com/online-photography-communities-to-follow/

Five year old neighbor-girl caught me outside and after some discussion about my favorite foods, she told me goblins were nearby. I asked, "How big are they?" She spread her hands about a foot and a half apart. "Oh, that's good," I said. "How big are their teeth?" She put her fingers about two inches apart. "Whoa, those are big teeth. I bet they hurt." She nodded. "You know, I was attacked my a goblin once." Her eyes went wide. "I was slightly older than you and I went to get out of bed and it grabbed my leg." Her eyes went wider. "Yeah, you can feel my scar from where it bit me," I said and pointed at a scar on my leg. Fear was evident on her face. "Is that a true story," she asked me quietly. "True enough," I replied. "Is that a real story?" "Okay," I admitted, "I made part of it up. I got the scar when I was twenty-one." She looked at me then turned defiant, ...