Category Archives: August

Heady Magic Game

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“There are  no marketed lists of cards
when the cards are first sold:
discovering the cards and what they do
is an integral part of the game.”
Richard Garfield

Heady Magic Game

My horse illustrated Magic cards.

When my son was just a kid, we would visit comic book stores and look for Superman collectables. While he would look through all of the Superman
paraphernalia, I would check-out any new items the store might have.

One day in 1993 on one of our trips to a comic book store, I bought a set of game cards that I found very beautiful because of the unique artwork. I gave these cards to my son for him to keep and possibly learn how to play the game.

A few years later my son became interested in these cards and learned how to play the card game. The card game was, Magic: The Gathering aka Magic. He has been hooked on Magic for several years. He collects and buys cards and occasionally plays in weekly tournaments.

Sometimes when my son and I get together, he challenges me to a game of Magic. If you’re not familiar with this game, let me tell you, this card game is one of the most difficult games you will ever play. I have yet to beat him at a single game.

The popularity of Magic has risen steadily since world-wide tournaments began in 1996. Tournament winnings are upwards of $40K for one tournament and as of 2015, Magic has over twenty million players.

This weekend when my son visited us, he mentioned that he was headed to San Diego next weekend for a Magic tournament. I know how passionate my son is about this card game, but he’s never been to a tournament like the one coming up in San Diego. The grand prize isn’t the largest, but I’m sure my son will do well and meet lots of like-minded players in this very challenging, addictive and heady Magic game.

Shine On

Something for Nothing

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“Nothing will work unless you do.”
Maya Angelou

Nothing Will Work Unless You Do

Circa 1936. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

We all want to succeed in all of our endeavors. When we see a successful person, it may appear their success came easily. But we will never know all the tribulation that successful person endured.
The simple truth is if you want to succeed you have to do the work. The sad part is that even with all the hard work, there’s still no guarantee of success.
We do know that no work is basically a guarantee of no success. With a little luck on your side and hard work you might find success quickly.
That’s why it’s so very important to keep working toward your goals, even if they seem impossible, because when you stop working, success is not possible.
In this get rich quick, immediate gratification world we live in, you’ve got to work for the things that you want. Nothing worth having is easily attained. We all know you don’t get something for nothing.
Shine On

A Full Blue Moon

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“Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.”
Lyrics from Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon

Friday night the world will experience something that happens about every 30 months. Despite the popular expression, a blue moon isn’t as astoundingly rare as one might expect.

Tonights moon is being called a blue moon because it is the second full moon occurring in one month — the first was on July 2.

A truly blue-colored moon is actually a rarity and is usually the product of a volcano or wildfire sending particles into the air. According to NASA, the particles only allow blue light to filter through. If you live in California near the wildfires, you might get a chance to just see a blue moon this evening.

When and if you see the moon this evening remember that others all over the world will be watching and most likely be looking up at the stars and the moon at the same time. Hoping to get a glimpse of a full blue moon,

Shine On