I am a big fan of video game soundtracks. the Hi-Fi Rush soundtrack has a Secret Song that is absolutely heartwarming in its lyrics and heartbreaking after what happened to their studio. give a listen.

https://open.spotify.com/track/42O7FQAsgnkItJst27NqY6

sitting down with game designers is so fascinating to me. they generally look at the world differently and are able to see the game within. fun, joy, creativity, entertainment are their goals. I've been able to talk with some gaming legends in the past, but this Richard Garfield interview is incredible.

https://defector.com/the-creator-of-magic-the-gathering-knows-exactly-where-it-all-went-wrong

a judge has ruled that tacos and burritos are sandwiches. specific kinds of sandwiches. this hurts my culinary brain.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/05/16/indiana-taco-burrito-sandwich/

the #DnD party discovered a treasure vault, complete with huge amounts of coin and treasure. after being happy about their newfound wealth, some members began to ponder what it would mean to take all that coin back to the small village they called their homebase. ah, the dilemma of being a successful adventurer.

this looks like it could get me back into the Assassin's Creed flow again.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Official World Premiere Trailer

https://youtu.be/vovkzbtYBC8

it is an eating cake right out of the pan kind of day. I leave it to you what that really means.

Smoked brisket and smoked gouda produce a deep and rich flavor for the frittata. Heck, if you wanted to dab a little liquid smoke in when whisking the eggs, I won’t tell. #larryskitchen

https://larryskitchen.net/blog/smoked-frittata

That drawer WAS closed. This is not a good sign. #Cayde

I've said this twice today, so it must be true.

I can teach skills. I cannot teach passion, energy, enthusiasm, and commitment.

I am not advocating replacing smoked ribs with this version, but when time is short and the desire for ribs is high, this is a really good technique. The two-temperature baking means you’ll get fall off the bone tenderness with a bit of crunch. Works great with baby back as well as loin pork ribs. #larryskitchen

https://larryskitchen.net/blog/twice-baked-pork-ribs

welcome to Monday....

From #FlavorsOfTheMultiverse : "It's rare to see this halfling specialty on the table, usually because it's gone before you ever catch a glimpse of it. Perfect for morningfeast or teatime, the much-celebrated sour cream-walnut cake includes a delicious crumble of cinnamon, brown sugar, and walnuts, but it's the cake itself that takes the cake."

Arriving in Capitol Hill for the next #SeattleCafePassport stop. Victrola has a cool neon sign outside, great drinks inside, and awesome music all around. ☕️

What a wonderful birthday dinner and experience from Towa in Redmond. An eight course meal, and each course was delightful and delicious!

Eating and drinking our way through the neighborhood Mother’s Day festival.

Northern lights!! So glad for clear skies over Seattle.

"I spoke to two former longtime Xbox employees, separately, and both lamented the current state of the business. One told me, prior to this week’s awful studio closures, 'I had lengthy conversations with a bunch of Xbox founders, and we all came to the same conclusion: it’s no longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming.' Ouch."

https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-and-the-battle-for-xboxs-soul

"At this point, I can't even blame it on crack."

who makes a bean dip in a refrigerator drawer???

https://www.threads.net/@lisafrance/post/C6yym4YLo4G

I think Rainier is telling me I should have a pie with lots of meringue for my birthday. 🥧

there is a certain happiness that comes with building a team, giving them the power and range to come up with new ideas, telling them that I'll have their backs, and seeing their joy in realizing that I'm not kidding.