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Grim Soul Survival: A Brutal Lesson in the Slow Build
I love games. The problem solving. The slow build towards success. The big payoff. If you know me, then you know that I always manage to find a way to keep gaming. Some games are lighthearted distractions, some are team building and cooperative, some are just enough dopamine to keep you constantly playing, and some…
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The Horror and Majesty of the Omnipresent To-Do List
I’m sure that we all have them. On our phones, sticky notes, backs of envelopes, white boards, all over where we live. They may be one item long or they may be lines and lines long. It is, the horror and majesty of the omnipresent to-do list! The all-powerful to-do list is probably one of the…
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Book Guide: The Hard Thing about Hard Things
Reading is one of my favorite pastimes and books are the core of many individuals not so secret sauce to growth, ideation, and success. From time to time, I will return deep dive into some of my favorite books. Many of them cover so much ground, I may return to them a few times! Although…
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Happy Mother’s Day! A day to Celebrate those who Mother
A big (belated) Happy Mother’s Day to all of you out there! No matter how you came to be a mother or even if you simply desire to be a mother – thank you! We see and admire all that you do. The sleepless nights, the comforting arms, the calm explanations, even the stern corrections.…
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The G-Shock: The Watch of the Parent
I love watches. I’ve mentioned this before. I’m not sure when I was bit by the horological bug. Growing up, I liked watches but did not always wear one. Now, not having a watch on my wrist has me constantly looking at it and disliking the lack of weight on my arm! Despite the number…
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The Art of Raising Children to Become Themselves
We should not raise kids to become what we want them to be, rather, we raise kids to become what they want to become, to be the best versions of themselves, not something pre-conceived. I think this is one of the best and hardest lessons to learn as a parent. Truthfully, I do not remember…
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The Impact of Dynamic Characters
A good character does not simply live in their world but they build it and shape it. They are more than the tools of a plot but they drive it, change it, and push it forward. To me, these are the best characters. The ones that fly off the pages and seem relatable, whether you…
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How commonality and exclusivity drive Communities
All too often, the internet is attacked as something that divides people. The idea is that it creates bubbles for each of us and time spent looking at the internet on a phone or computer or TV is somehow time wasted from community. I would argue that like almost all things, a proper balance is…
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The Art of Building Universes
I love well built environments. To me there is nothing more fascinating than diving deep into an amazing world through the eyes of intelligent characters. That’s a large part of the wonder of some of the best science fiction and fantasy out there. Just hearing words like Narnia, Middle Earth, Hogwarts, Tatooine, or Roshar immediately…