Science is an incredible thing. The science fiction of the past is the technology of the present and future. It wasn’t that long ago that we first stepped foot on the moon. In fact, it was around the time that I was conceived so I can ...
Whenever I sit down to watch a movie or TV show, I try to predict what is going to happen. It isn’t quite as entertaining during a RomCom, but it’s certainly fun for a crime show, mystery or even a drama. Being able to think thr ...
Seeing so many board game bits and pieces scattered around the table can be overwhelming. I really enjoy strategy games like Lisboa, Lorenzo il Magnifico and Tapestry, even thought they take up the better portion of a large table. But ...
When I hear that a game publisher is launching a spin-off of a previously released game, I’m always curious what direction it will go. Are they simply 1) reskinning the game with a new theme, 2) re-releasing the same game to correct m ...
Life with a child feels like a really fast roller coaster. One day they’re boarding the bus for their first day of kindergarten and a few days later they’re needing a ride to some event or activity. Before you know it, you’ ...
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve used the pandemic as crutch to avoid doing some things. Whether it’s travel, upgrades to the home, what to make for dinner or a doctor’s appointment to treat an ailment, I’m ...
I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing lately about movies, TV shows, cartoons and toys from my childhood and young adult years. It could be the result of excessive hours locked up inside or maybe it has something to do with the realiza ...
Nostalgia is a powerful driving force. I was just talking to my parents the other day about the cycle of toys and when they become a long-term collectable. Quite often the toys that rise in collectability are the same ones that were popular ...
What do you do when you’re invited to join a game that is made up of a bunch of things you hate? You give it the benefit of the doubt and play. Potemkin Empire from Indie Boards & Cards is a city-building game (that part I like) t ...
Back in the good ol’ days, when we were bored we would go to a movie or meet up with friends to play games. We might head to the mall or any random store to go shopping. Of course, visiting friends or family was also an option. Travel ...
