Darren Johnson

...at least for this story. I am looking forward to the next story in my gaming life, and seeing what it will bring and who it brings into my life.
(9/9)

I can't wait to game in a space where i'm not "the guy who owns the store" or anything like that. I can't wait to look at products, not through the retailer eye, but through the gamer eye.

At the same time...I will miss it dearly.

But..all stories have a last page, and this is mine....
(8x)

..on the front lines the absolute best of success. But 30 years in this industry has a way of wearing one down,& after three decades of being a game retailer, I need to pull back & hopefully redicover my love of games....not as 'products on the wall' ...but as the art forms they are intended.
(7x)

....my 60's in a couple years, and I just can't deal with reinventing myself and the store again and again.

In this industry (the tabletop gaming industry) is seeing seismic shifts in how it works, who it embraces, and what the consumer base expects. I wish all that are continuing to be..
(6/x)

...telling me about how much being at the store has effected them in a positive way, I can't help but feel very humbled.

There have constantly been challenges and hurdles, but I have (generally) managed to make it over them in one way or another. But at the end of the day, I'm approaching...
(5/x)

part me realizes that this isn't the case, but I can't get over the emotional part of me that constantly feels it.

Even through all of the trials and tribulations, I've enjoyed doing this. I LOVE helping people play games, and find new games. There's no feeling like it. When i have people..
(4/x)

... on a deeply emotional level.

How does a person go on when they've poured their identity into something, only to have to walk away from it completely. I don't know, but that's what's happening right now.

A part of me feels like im disappointing my customers by folding up. The rational
(3/x)

....stroke last year. I've gotten my weight way down, but I need to pull the stress out of my life.

It's so difficult selling off everything in the store. This place has been my identity for 27 years, and each piece of inventory that leaves, each decoration or fixture that leaves, hurts..
(2/x)

Earlier this month, I announced that I was shutting down my #flgs. Lots of separate things lead up to this decision. The economy, the local game store scene, the tariff situation, my lease being up and my landlord wanting me to sign a 5 year extension. Also, factor in my health. I had a..
(1/x)

As a gaming retailer I absolutely understand.

Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 07/23/2019 2:45:32 PM 062719 CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT ONE THIS AMENDMENT ONE shall amend that certain Consulting Services Agreement dated June 28, 2018 by and between the Embassy of the State of Qatar (Embassy') and Ballard Partners ("Consultant"). In consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Embassy and Consultant agree to amend the Consulting Services Agreement, as follows: The Term of the Agreement shall commence on July 1. 2019 (the "Effective Date"), ar all expire on COB June 30, 2020, unless earlier terminated in accordance with t! Agreement. 2. Appendix A is amended by adding the following: "Additionally, the Consultant shall provide consulting and advocacy services regarding matters involving anti-human trafficking The following Consultant personnel shall be designated "Key Personnel": Ms. Pam Bondi and Mr. James Rubin. Key Personnel shall be personally and substantially engaged in the delivery of the Services." 3. Appendix B is amended to modify the consulting fee to US $ 115.000 per month. Except as expressly stated herein. nothing in this Amendment One shall alter or amend the terms of the Consulting Services Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Embassy and Consultant have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives. By Embassy By: BBI Consultant Date: July 17, 2019 .."''"

It’s especially galling that AG Pam Bondi personally wrote the memo approving the gift of the Qatari airplane. Her last job was as a lobbyist for Qatar! efile.fara.gov/docs/6415-Ex...

Welcome to the Valley!

Leaving AZ or coming to?

this would be so funny if this guy wasn’t president

Oh god.. so much this. I'm living in a state of continual existential dread, both personally and professionally.

is having multiple plans for ending one' own self normal in those of that midset, or am I just being too thorough.

just 90% more....

I really really wish that stroke I had in march of 2024 would have just ended me.

I'm such a fuckup, I can't even die properly.

hey. legacy media.

Canada is NEVER going to be part of the USA. It was fucking stupid when Trump said it and it gets geometrically dumber every time one of his ass monkeys regurgitates it.

Why do you keep this ball in play?

No more so than happens in most years. Small plane crashes happen a lot.

I know John wick does a 31day run where he makes a character a day on his you tube channel. He does it in December.

He doesn’t really go deep into the character creation process, just briefly talks about the game and then shows off character that he made.

There is nothing Christian about these Christians.

I never thought I’d be alive to see something so monumentally idiotic. I’m totally with ya….

A screenshot of a proposed bill to allow the president to acquire Greenland and rename it as ‘red white and blueland’

A picture of Bart Simpson saying “this is the stupidest day in America” and Homer correcting by saying “The stupidest day in America so far”

This is the most idiotic thing…..

The American experiment is over.

Yep. Sadly.

Hope that helps.

Fading Suns is one of my all-time favorite TTRPG‘s. You have exquisite taste.