Inspired by a conversation I had over the weekend: for today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you've been curious to check out but haven't because you find it anxiety-inducing?

Last night I had a dream in which a gaming convention was held in a dead shopping mall, and while constantly of that size likely don't happen often enough to make it practical, part of me wonders if I'm onto something on how we save malls.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, share something you know because you've done a deep dive on a special interest of yours. I wanna hear people share trivia about the things they like that most people wouldn't think to know about otherwise.

#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Genotype! It's a game using worker placement, dice drafting, and set collection around genetics and botany. Yes, all those details around how Punnett squares work are actually used in the game.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's a place that no longer exists, but you wish you could go back to? Maybe a store, or restaurant, or attraction that's since gone under or something?

Have you ever gone to a restaurant you like, fully expecting to enjoy a food you know you like and have been craving, only to find that they have some other option you really like that you didn't even know was on the menu? That's how I'm feeling about learning Lindsay Graham died.

#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? We got Rock Hard 1977 (yes, the amps go up to 11), Wine Cellar (they never go in the middle), Codenames (what's a miter?), and Wingspan (cherry cherry baby)!

Today's crazy Lyft story: I ended up getting a long ride towards the southern end of Delaware, one of the longest single rides I've done. Since it meant I would need to cross through it to get home, I called in impulse plans and visited an old friend in Dover over some smoothies.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, I wanna know what you dream about when you fall asleep. Are there recurring themes or elements?

No context theater: "See, this is why you work hard in gym class - so you can run faster across the parking lot and avoid getting too wet when it rains."

I want to host some board game events at my place over the summer, at least once I have our home a little more organized for it. And I know I have the audience for it. My issue is that I also know the number of people interested exceeds the number I can comfortably and realistically invite.

Today's crazy Edgmont story: last day at the school. We kept it light by seeing which of my students could run through my division flash cards the fastest. My teacher bought me lunch, while some of my students gave me these cards, reminding me I'm the goat, the bid, and doing an amazing job.

Today's crazy Edgmont story: the class had to write a letter to the 4th grade class explaining what to expect when they move onto 5th grade. It's also the day grades are due, so I can't pull any kids away from this or any other overdue work, so I used some of my downtime to do the same assignment.

So I got notice today that my last day at Edgmont is going to be on Monday. The last actual day of school Friday of next week, so this isn't really a shock. That said, it also means my schedule and energy levels are clearing up a ton, so anyone wanna get hit up a cafe or diner or something similar?

A new God of War game was announced yesterday, this time featuring Kratos's wife Faye as the lead character. Naturally, this has a bunch of people super upset because people don't want others to have nice things. If you're one of them, you should know that... (1/4)

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something that stresses you out, even though you know it probably shouldn't?

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something about your friends, family, or other people you choose to be around that you really admire? It can be about specific people or groups, or about people as a whole.

#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Yesterday was Mariposas with the Saturday Night Strategists. But today I checked out a gameplay testing group, where I gave developer feedback for Renaissance Faire.

Yesterday's crazy Edgmont story: the school is doing a competition for 24, that math game with the flash cards, with the winners moving to a district-wide match. I had the role of being timekeeper. I would have done more if I was asked.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, can I get TV/movie/game/book/other entertainment recommendations? Something you checked out recently that you think most people would have otherwise missed? Or maybe something that you didn't expect to like as much as you did?

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, who's a fictional character you relate to, one that reminds you a lot of yourself?

Another thought about the latest Trump assassination attempt: Trump has a known pattern of demanding loyalty over quality in his cabinet and inner circle. What if that extends to his security team? That the people actually good at their job are gone, so he's left with the bottom of the barrel?

I took one night to be mostly off the grid and once I'm back on it, I see we've got another Trump assassination attempt...or at least that's the official story. What do we think the chances are this one was staged too?

Amy and I were supposed to go on a double date tonight, but the other couple sent a message as we were nearly at the intended meeting site (which was much closer to them) saying they weren't coming anymore.

Confess your crush, dammit. They can't help fulfill your fantasy if you never tell them about it.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, do you have any stories where you realized you trusted or distrusted the wrong person? And once you realized it, what happened afterwards?

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you were considering or pursuing (or already doing) for the wrong reasons? What happened when you realized that?

I wish those who supported the protests yesterday that your favorite TV show is renewed, you find $20 in some random corner of the house, that friend you've wanted to get back in touch with calls back, and you learn the name of that song stuck in your head but don't remember enough to search for it.

For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you should be good at, but actually think is pretty hard for you?

#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? From last night in Drexel Hill, we've got New York Zoo, Scout, and Neotopia!