I may have fallen in love with the Hexplore It board game series

I may have fallen in love with the Hexplore It board game series

Posted inGeek Stuff
I Need a Solo RPG! I've been on a quest to find the perfect solo tabletop RPG for myself. I have a specific itch, but most games can't scratch it. There are many out there, but with a few exceptions none have seemed quite right. I have no interest in the many journaling-style games out there, which are really just collections of writing prompts with a game built around them. (The conceit of Colostle, for example, looks amazing, but I just have no interest in making up a story as I go for the sake of a game. When I…
5 Ways We Can Help Our Children Fall in Love With Creative Writing

5 Ways We Can Help Our Children Fall in Love With Creative Writing

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Photo credit: Pexels - CC0 License So many of us have that creative bug that burrows under our skin, resulting in this wonderful “disease.” While this metaphor may not paint it in the right light, creativity can seem somewhat repellent for certain children. When it comes to creativity, there are so many significant benefits, it exorcizes our demons, gives us an anchor in life, and slowly but surely makes us more intelligent. This is why it is something we should try to pass on to our children. What can we do to help our children fall in love with writing…
Broken Staircases, a new post-rock sonic experiment for your listening pleasure

Broken Staircases, a new post-rock sonic experiment for your listening pleasure

Posted inMusic, Works by Eric
This one has been in gestation for a while, much of it pre-Covid, from the time I was recording Empty Nest. Took a while for it to come into shape in my head, to realize what the record was trying to be, but I think it got there. This is an instrumental post-rock record, largely improvised, with a greater focus on electronic drums than I usually have. It's meant to be a journey; a series of rises and falls and lulls and crescendos. It's about looking back for so long, you forget to look forward until it's too late. Recommended…
3 Key Questions To Ask When Looking For A Car

3 Key Questions To Ask When Looking For A Car

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Buying a new car can be a tricky affair. When you let emotion rule the roost, it’s all too easy to find yourself attracted to a car that stands out but perhaps doesn’t fulfill every need you’re likely to have when driving. As such, it’s important to stop, take the time to ask yourself the following three questions, and make sure that you’re taking care of all of your needs, not just your need for something new and shiny to drive. Source - Pixabay License Do you need to go new? One of the key things you should bear in…
How to Effectively Manage Your Stress for a Healthier Mindset

How to Effectively Manage Your Stress for a Healthier Mindset

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Everyone experiences stress in different ways. For some, it manifests as tension in the jaw, neck, or shoulders. Others might feel overwhelmed and out of control. No matter how you experience stress, it can be harmful to your mental and physical health if left unmanaged. This blog post will discuss some tips on how to effectively manage your stress for a healthier mindset! via Pexels 1) Identify your stressors The first step to managing your stress is to identify what is causing it. This can be difficult, as stressors are not always obvious. Take some time to think about what…