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A Month In Pictures: March

A Month In Pictures: March

I’ve spent the entirety of March (plus the latter part of February) poorly, which has sucked.  I don’t think I’ve ever been sick for so long before, but I think after a whole handful of doctors appointments and a trip to the hospital, that I am (just about) on the…

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Book Review: Poppy Field by Michael Morpurgo

Book Review: Poppy Field by Michael Morpurgo

Poppy Field is an illustrated work of fiction by the famous Michael Morpurgo celebrating the significance of the poppy for a French family across … View Post
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X-COM: The Hardest Board Game I’ve Ever Played

X-COM: The Hardest Board Game I’ve Ever Played

I had heard rumours that X-COM was considered one of the the hardest video games around, though I’d never experienced it first hand.  … View Post
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Money Savvy Tips for Geeks

Money Savvy Tips for Geeks

I think it is important to be money-savvy, especially in a community that values bustling bookshelves and well-stocked Steam libraries.  I’ve struggled for … View Post
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Why I’m Still Playing Pokemon GO

Why I’m Still Playing Pokemon GO

When Pokemon GO came out, everyone was playing it.  Everyone I knew – young, old, long-time gaming nerds or first-time players – were staring at their … View Post
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Review: Dead of Winter

Review: Dead of Winter

I am very much into cooperative strategy games at the moment, so I was interested to play Dead of Winter, which combines my love … View Post
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If We Were Having Coffee…

If We Were Having Coffee…

I can’t believe it is already February when I can remember panic buying Christmas presents as if it were yesterday.  I’ve actually … View Post