Issue 10
While My Plastic Guitar Gently Weeps
Spring – the time when an old man’s fancy returns to his youth – and his first time.
Smokey. Sweaty. Bodies grinding and reeking of alcohol.
I was about fourteen or fifteen. My friend’s mom would take her weekly trip into Calgary (about an hours drive away) to play Bingo for the evening, and she would drop us off at a bus stop with our skateboards and hours of unsupervised time.
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Shooters and Golf»
Ahhhh…April. It’s that time of year in Minnesota where good ole’ cabin fever is at its peak. For our warmer climate Skittle-readers, cabin fever is an acute restlessness that sets in after many months of being cooped inside from the harsh winters. The affected may dream about green grass, blue skies, and sleeping with the [...]
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A Beginner’s Guide to PAX (part one of a three-part series)»
by Alicia Cabase [PMS Harlequin]
In life, one experiences many “firsts” and some are more memorable than others. First step, first word, first kiss, first job, your first “time”, first gaming console, and on and on. Well, I am experiencing two firsts right now; my first article for The Blue Skittle and my first trip to [...]
The Other Me - FU5 Smeerdude»
by kiki kat [Kiki Lewis]
Musical gamers can indeed extend beyond Rock Band and FU5 Smeerdude is a shining example. Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Smeerdude is a proud musician and motorcyclist. When he’s not hammering out tunes or tearing up the streets on his Harley, he’s taking down locust in Gears of War or [...]
