Author Archives: Alex Gorman

Gabriel Takes on Interactive Fiction

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Alex Gorman

(I was carrying Gabe around the other day and it occurred to me that I was just serving as a bad interface for a text-based adventure. This post will make the most sense to people who played Infocom games back … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 44

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On why she needs the radio off in the car: “Because I’m just trying to think about ponies, and I want no distraction.” On her pre-use bowl check: “Just looking to see what excitement is in the toilet.” On the … Continue reading →

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Daddy Bragging

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Alex Gorman

Abigail has always enjoyed making things. Even before the winter made her nose start to leak like a sieve, we went through boxes of tissues at a truly insane rate. Why? Because she had to do things like make dresses … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 43

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On things that are easy to say “no” to: “Dad, can I shave Maggie?” On Gabe being done with breakfast: “Let’s get ‘im out and get ‘im running.” On phrases that can be used to interrupt anything your parents are … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 42

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On remodeling: “If we turn our house into a tower with no door in it, then probably you can grow my hair long…” On her nutritional plan: “My body just wants me to have cereal or treats.” On starting a … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 41

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On observations, humorous: “Wouldn’t it be funny if a sign all pooped its letters out?” On her unraveled cape: “Can you ravel it again for me?” On protecting the anonymity of the villain in a story about school: “I’m going … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 40

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Alex Gorman

On her relationship with her brother, vis a vis Christmas: “I’m the boss. I’m supposed to tell you of the tree.” On why she’s a good guy: “I save people that are, like, falling, or hurt by dragons.” On her … Continue reading →

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Gabe and the Spoon

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Alex Gorman

Gabe at mealtime is something everyone should enjoy. This video had several things going against it. It’s the first time I’ve shot video with my new phone, the lighting was bad, the camera was frequently shaking and it was the … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Abigail, Part 39

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Alex Gorman

On a comment that works in support of almost anything she says: “True story.” On why the black leotard is no good: “That one does not have, like, tentacles on the back.” On the entrepreneurial spirit: “Can I sell one … Continue reading →

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Gabe Turns One

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Alex Gorman

Gabe celebrated his first birthday party on Saturday. It was a fun day, as can be clearly seen in this photo of Grandpa Bill with the kids. It was a storybook party, so we had to have a storyteller. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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