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The Way We Play

The Way We Play

The Way We Play

Dawn of Games

While the names and exact rules differ, playground games are universal. They have simple rules and often need no props other than what ...
By Corvus Elrod Legacy AuthorJanuary 1, 2008
The Way We Play

No Cleric Left Behind

As the No Child Left Behind initiative waits to be reauthorized by Congress, a debate is stirring about how students should be tested ...
By Lacey Coleman Legacy AuthorJanuary 1, 2008
The Way We Play

Night Bandits of Graffiti

Walking around San Francisco’s Mission District, you may notice a peculiar sight. If you aren’t in awe of the grandeur of the regal ...
By Russ Pitts Legacy AuthorJanuary 1, 2008
The Way We Play

Rhapsody

There are many ways to begin a fantasy tale – Había una vez, Il était une fois, in geardagum, a long time ago ...
By Michael Fiegel Legacy AuthorJanuary 1, 2008
The Way We Play

Down T’ Local

Britain’s rich heritage of excessive drinking isn’t the singular pastime it might initially appear to those with healthy livers, and the common pub ...
By Spanner Legacy AuthorJanuary 1, 2008
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