Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis

Padma the Perceptive How about Seamus Finnigan?

Plush lion in jester outfit on a red diamond cushion background. "Roaring and Revelry" in yellow medieval font. Gold Awarded!

Arthur the Curious How about Gilderoy Lockhart?

Katie the Quick What about Amelia Bones?

Guilty Chews on pencils/pens?

Fortunately, she landed in a gigantic pool of jello!

Innocent Has run a 5K?

Fortunately, that someone is just a puppy.

I was wandering Philadelphia with my family once and we stumbled upon this neat location with giant game pieces, including dominoes, pawns, BINGO chips, and Monopoly pieces. It turned out to be an art installation called "Your Turn" created in 1996. The artists involved were Daniel Martinez, Renee Petropoulis, and Roger White. While I'm sure that there is a political message that the artists want to send, Board Game Art Park (as it is commonly called) certainly adds color and provides fun photo opportunities.

I don't think technology can ever truly replace sports. While I don't doubt that some video games can make you sweat, there are certain physical motions that can't be replicated or prompted perfectly via code. Technology does do a good job of increasing awareness of games and sports. The overall cost of the equipment for some sports and games can be hefty, but a digital version can be more affordable. One of the most annoying aspects of playing a new board game is learning all the rules. If all the rules were already programmed in, then it is much easier for new people to jump right in and play. There are also some board games that are complicated to set up. I've seen people lose interest while waiting for the game to begin, so it would be nice if that was done automatically. In the end, there is no substitute for receiving a high five from a teammate after a great play or taunting an opponent face-to-face.

True! Has made a scrapbook?

I slap Sky for making me wonder who gave me my first house points. (It was Prof. Nina Atlas.)

True! Nearly every year. Has been on a cruise?

I slap Patrick for his soccer skills.

Chariot racing was popular in ancient times. They were featured in the early Olympic Games in Greece. The Circus Maximus in Rome was the largest arena specifically designed for chariot races. A typical race consisted of 4-6 chariots that had to go seven laps around the course. Chariots were pulled by an even number (2-6) of horses. The chariots were made from light, fragile material to make them fast, but it also made them extremely vulnerable to being damaged. The crashes were often the highlight of chariot races, but they were obviously very dangerous for the drivers and the horses. Word on the street is that chariot racing has even killed demigods in Camp Half-Blood, so we no longer have chariot racing.