by Rob Baddorf | Mar 29, 2019 | creating Friday Night Monster Club
America came close to losing it, 40 years ago. But losing what exactly? Harrisburg, Pennsylvania? The whole eastern sea-board? Thanks to the automated systems set in place, complete catastrophe was diverted–within one second. But are there lingering effects? In...
by Rob Baddorf | Mar 13, 2019 | Mythic Monsters, Real Monsters
Here’s an ancient monster for you! Blemmyes! Now, before you dismiss this creature into the realms of fantasy and myth, look at some of the famous people quoted as having witnessed these headless people! Could there be any truth in these reports? Various species...
by Rob Baddorf | Jan 17, 2019 | Monsters Cute
Now, here is a cute/ghastly song that I stumbled upon! Cute illustrations by Maddy Ashton and really fun lyrics! HA! I’m having a hard time getting this one off of repeat. Reminds me of Susanne Vega twenty five years ago. Check out more music by the talented...
by Rob Baddorf | Jan 4, 2019 | Mythic Monsters
Happy New Year! Did you know that in Chinese mythology that they have a New Years Monster? Watch out kids! You better have some firecrackers to keep it at bay! According to Chinese mythology, a Nian (simplified Chinese: 年兽; traditional Chinese: 年獸; pinyin: nián shòu)...
by Rob Baddorf | Dec 21, 2018 | Mythic Monsters
Merry Christmas! Hope you’re at least getting some new LL Bean boots before Christmas this year, otherwise look out! The Yule Cat (Icelandic: Jólakötturinn) is a monster from Icelandic folklore, a huge and vicious cat said to lurk about the snowy countryside...
by Rob Baddorf | Dec 7, 2018 | Mythic Monsters
If you’re looking for a classic (b-movie) to watch sometime soon, then look no further! Filled to the brim with good monsters, good mayhem, and good cheese (the acting, folks)! Watch the movie trailer here! Spoilers ahead. But really, telling you the plot to...
by Rob Baddorf | Dec 4, 2018 | Real Monsters
Okay, this can’t be any good. You put a bunch of real-life scientists from MIT in a room together, with plants and robots, and you’re going to get some creepy, weird, and real-stuff happening! You can see where this is going, can’t you? How long will...
by Rob Baddorf | Oct 10, 2018 | Puzzles
Making some new crossword puzzles for all those avid readers/puzzlers out there. This is a crossword puzzle put together around what GoodReads.com says is the top 50 must-read middle school/middle-grade books. Think you know your favorite book’s author? Give the...
