Wherein medieval inns are generally nice, except for stinking beds full of Englishmen. Most fantasy role-playing games—and more than a few novels and movies (and even the Canterbury Tales)—seem to start in a medieval-like tavern or inn, where surly barkeeps and lusty serving wenches sling booze and provide rooms to weary travelers (don’t ask about … Read More
Commerce
Books for Every Budget (Except Poor)
Wherein the Greeks are happy to sell you books…unless, of course, you simply steal them. Some of my favorite places in life have been bookstores. Growing up in a small town with a small library, I was in the position of needing to buy most of the books I voraciously read. My family and I … Read More