Articles from October, 2011

The Quest for a Perfect Life: A Fable About “Fable”

When her life spins out of control, Juliet Disparte takes comfort in playing Fable III over and over again.

The Long Run: Victory Does Not Come in a Skirt

For Lindsay Crouse, there’s no better motivator in a race than arbitrarily picking a nemesis. Hers are always skirted.

Words with Girlfriends

When it comes to Words with Friends, Kevin Nguyen is totally not a sore loser.

Bobbing for God’s Apples

In middle school, there was only one way for Andrea Laurion to celebrate Halloween: by keeping Satan’s servants at bay.

Tumorous: All the Things They Said

When people learn that Juliet Disparte has cancer, their reactions tend to fall within a few distinct categories, for better or worse.

The Only Film Left Behind (Starring Kirk Cameron)

Jimmy Chen reports from the Rapture, where it appears that every movie ever made has disappeared, save one.

My Honeymoon with the Mouse

Janet Manley doesn’t want a typical honeymoon, so instead she chooses something “magical,” for the most part.

Fear and Gaming: The Child in the Tower

Jonathan Gourlay’s daughter has locked herself away, hidden from the dangers of the world, in Minecraft.

Ways the Environment Can Be More People Friendly

With all the attention the human race has paid to planet Earth recently, Rebecca Cardwell thinks, frankly, it’s time for the planet to return the favor.

The Budget Side of Non-Place

Leah Caldwell wonders if online reviews make budget hotels seem like more meaningful spaces, and decides whether or not to stay at Detroit’s most interesting ex-Ramada.

The Long Run: Bikram Running

In preparation for the New York Marathon, Lindsay Crouse trains in the city.

Touring My Family in Germany

For Alice Stanley, it’s family first, even if that means ignoring all the sights and culture Germany has to offer.