
In Memoriam: Arthur C. Clarke
In Memoriam: Ola Brunkert




Ola Brunkert, September 15, 1946 – March 16, 2008
I forgot to post a video Friday night, but this seems like a good time. “Fernando” is my favorite ABBA song, and fittingly features a good deal of Ola’s drumming. Condolences to his family and friends; the guy left behind an impressive discography. Horrible way to go.
Thanks for the good times, Gary.




Ernest Gary Gygax, July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008
If you’ve ever had a single good time playing a role-playing game, you owe this man some thanks. He pretty much invented the genre. Thanks for everything, Gary. You made my life a lot more enjoyable than you could ever know, and you never even met me.
Got any good stories about your role-playing experiences? Any good D&D tales to tell? I want to hear ’em. Click the pic and let’s send the good Mr. Gygax off, Irish wake style.
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