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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 phones, and the streets were flooded with Pokemon trainers.  I’ve been playing Pokemon games since Red and Blue came out in the 90s, and…

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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
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One Book a Mile

One Book a Mile

If my life were a video game, I would be over encumbered by now.  My character would be moving slowly enough that monsters could … View Post
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Welcome to the Realm of the Gods: Dice Forge

Welcome to the Realm of the Gods: Dice Forge

Congratulations, and welcome to the realm of the gods.  Your courage and intelligence have led you to us.  But this is just the beginning. … View Post
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First Lines Friday: 11th January

First Lines Friday: 11th January

First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, … View Post
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Goals for 2019: Build & Bloom

Goals for 2019: Build & Bloom

Following a couple of recommendations, I decided to give in and purchase a Passion Planner.  There is an enormous online community for this particular … View Post