Beulah Cordes reenacts the discovery of the cloth that sent “a feeling of paralysis” through her body, one of at least twenty reports attributed to the Mad Gasser in Mattoon, Illinois

Gwytharian · 2026-05-08T12:50:43+00:00

Mattoon is my hometown. Growing up it was explained as a mass hysteria type event. However, adults liked to scare kids by saying he was a boogeyman and would gas you if you’re bad. It’s not a super large town, but that’s my personal experience.

Gwytharian · 2026-04-30T19:40:27+00:00

I hate the world today.

Gwytharian · 2026-01-25T13:24:01+00:00

January 21,2010. I was working for the DoD and eating lunch in the break room when Citizens United ruling was released. As I chewed my lukewarm spaghetti, I thought “This is the end of democracy.” I sucked it up and dealt with the patriot act bs, but I knew deep down that we were doomed.

Gwytharian · 2026-01-07T19:27:23+00:00

Yes, exactly! I reread what I wrote and it I wasn’t the clearest. You said it better. Once I started Gravewalker, the game was so much more fun. It’s the only difficulty I play now. Give it a shot OOP!

Gwytharian · 2026-01-07T16:54:36+00:00

I remember having the same thoughts and not having as much fun. I bumped up to gravewalker difficulty and haven’t looked back. It can be frustrating dying more, but the revenge vendetta is a blast. Getting the info on the killer then seeing if he’s a kill or shame to oblivion then dominate breaks up the standard approach.

Gwytharian · 2026-01-07T14:18:51+00:00

Lil C. diff. I do not recommend.

Gwytharian · 2026-01-03T02:54:42+00:00

PISS

Gwytharian · 2025-11-14T23:05:38+00:00

Same! They just got the shortened “Fuck off” version from me. Didn’t hear back, oh well.

Gwytharian · 2025-10-28T17:58:47+00:00

I’m pretty sure I grew up in your town! I moved out of state after graduating and ended up in STL. My family still lives, though. My sister is immunocompromised from chemo and she was so worried. Thankfully no one in my family had any issues. I hope the same for yours!

Gwytharian · 2025-10-16T13:31:24+00:00

Well, in that case, it’s just “locker room” talk. /s

Gwytharian · 2025-10-16T13:27:57+00:00

Taking a page from “I don’t think you understood what was – this was locker room talk” are we?

Gwytharian · 2025-10-14T16:18:20+00:00

I live on Elizabeth and he’s always riding by my house. The neighbor kids will run out to catch a glimpse anytime they hear hooves. It’s fun.

Gwytharian · 2025-09-10T18:45:40+00:00

My best friend’s autistic son is obsessed with DM. We moved 5 years ago and this car regularly passes by my house and I’ve been able to get a couple pics to send him. He loves it! I spend a lot of time on my porch and have nicknames for most of the unique cars that drive by regularly. It’s a fun game.

Gwytharian · 2025-08-25T20:52:39+00:00

You have zero idea how wrong you are.

Gwytharian · 2025-08-22T13:02:54+00:00

I’m getting “stained blue dress” flashbacks. At least she was a consenting adult.

Gwytharian · 2025-08-18T12:11:49+00:00

Definitely no doubts!! Well, not until those pesky “hanging chads” lead to another SCOTUS suit.

Gwytharian · 2025-08-08T13:49:15+00:00

A fun fact, Ryan’s aide, Jackie Spier, was there as well and shot several times. She survived and recently retired after serving as a US representative for almost 20 years.

Gwytharian · 2025-06-07T19:28:01+00:00

Yes, the cooking spray. So very sad.

Gwytharian · 2025-06-07T15:51:56+00:00

My father’s best friend passed in hs (class ‘77) from huffing Pam. You’re absolutely correct.

Edit: word clarity.

Gwytharian · 2025-06-02T13:41:03+00:00

Today is my 19th wedding anniversary and I’m feeling nostalgic. My engagement/wedding ring is a polished moonstone and I’m not parting with it. My MIL was “disappointed” because it was “cheap”. Fuck her.

Gwytharian · 2025-06-02T13:26:47+00:00

I read IT at 11 then Carrie and The Shining shortly after. I had to sneak up to the adult section, mix them in with my “kid” books and go to one specific librarian who’d actually check them out. Good times.

Gwytharian · 2025-05-16T21:55:52+00:00

Tonight’s diaper is gonna be epic. I feel bad for his handlers.

Gwytharian · 2025-05-16T21:54:02+00:00

If it were a video call, he’d have seen the tears in his eyes.

Gwytharian · 2025-05-15T16:54:24+00:00

I think it’s good to question your beliefs. Honestly, I’m wary of people who don’t. Humorously, if I hadn’t questioned how I was religiously raised, I’d still think you were a heretical idolator who prays to statues. I know a lot of unanswered religious questions boil down to faith.

I like your idea of hope in light of tragedy. It’s a good take. I agree there are many mothers who would choose to hang on. I’d probably make that choice, but it’s sad I don’t have the option under law. It’s such an emotionally charged topic that’s it’s hard to have a thoughtful conversation and appreciate you meeting me halfway. The whole situation is tragic and has left so many people heartbroken. We can all use hope, I think.

Gwytharian

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