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One Cool Thing 8-3-2020 Turtles, All the Way Down.
They are now available at the wonderful Horse and Hero in downtown Asheville, NC and the proceeds benefit the store. Go get yourself a print.
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One Cool Thing 8-2-2020 Arnold Noodles Commercials
Here’s 6 minutes of Arnold Schwazeneger Japanese Nissin Cup O Noodles ads for your viewing pleasure.
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One Cool Thing 8-1-2020 Chicago gets the 80th Worldcon
Now known as Chicon 8, it is the 8th time the Worldcon will take place in Chicago, IL marking it as the most visited city. Of those 8 visits 5 have taken place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, making that hotel home to more Worldcons than any actual city other than Chicago. For more details on the plans for the event check out the Chicon Website
The next Worldcon, number 79, Discon3 takes place next August 25th-29th, in Washington, DC. Details on that event can be found here
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One Cool Thing 7-31-2020 Star’s Feud
These are up now but they will sell out so go take a look at his Shop and get yourself a one of a kind designer toy.
May the Star’s Feud be with you.
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One Cool Thing 7-30-2020 Drunken Dragon Hotel
Today in the mail I got a neat package from The Drunken Dragon Hotel
For those who know the history of the Marriot Carpet and it’s relationship to the con, this site is the place to get your tiki shirts ordered.But what made the package so cool other than the fact that it came in a gold foil package (classy) was the effort put into the mailing. I got a letter from the front desk welcoming me to the hotel, a lanyard for next con, a do not disturb sign for the hotel door and a blue postcard for memories of Dragoncons past.
What a fun way to jazz up a shopping experience. Check into the Drunken Dragon Hotel
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One Cool Thing 7-29-2020 Dragon’s Nectar
There is even a sampler pack with the other offerings by Monks Meadery. I’m looking forward to trying the Butter Buzz. I know I’ll be cracking open a Dragon’s Nectar this labor day as I mourn this years con cancellation.
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One Cool Thing 7-28-2020 Paper Towel Art
Today is a little unique. It features paper towel art of Christopher J Garcia . He is a very well known member of the fandom community, a prominent maker of fanzines and other works. He won the Hugo for best Fanzine in 2011. So it’s safe to say he’s known for writing.
Sometime during the pandemic he started posting these Paper Towel Art pieces on his facebook and instagram. At first it is easy to slide right down your feed and say hey pretty, but with the consistency of output and the the actual work continuing you have to pause and admire what he is creating. I like that its a creative output being documented and some of them just shine with other stories. I see Avengers. I see Xmen. I see space and hope, and joy.
Anyway, if you want to check out his works you’ll need to see his facebook feed or Instagram and enjoy some paper towel art colors.
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One Cool Thing 7-27-2020 Montview Storylane
The Montview Neighborhood in Asheville, NC has decided to do something pretty neat in these Covid times. The houses starting at #5 Montview Drive and going all the way to #77 have started Storylane, a walk through the neighborhood story.
Different pages are in front of each house so the young ones don’t have to walk far until they get the next page. It adds a little bit of adventure to the story. The neighborhood plans on changing the stories every couple weeks so if you can , stop by for a stroll and a book.
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One Cool Thing 7-26-2020 Bang Back Pinball Lounge
Newly minted at 741 Saluda Ave in Columbia, SC , Bang Back is the newest, freshest establishment in South Carolina’s ever growing Pinball scene. And check out the menu of delicious eats while your there.
I can not wait to flip some pinball there.
Congrats to Frederick Richardson and crew on the opening.
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