Power Up: A Look Back at the Golden Age of Video Games (1980s)

It was the prime time for pixelated adventures and epic controller battles.

Mixtape Mania: The Art of the Curated Cassette in the 80s

More than just a collection of songs on a plastic cassette

Lords of Acid: A Trip Through Industrial Dance Music

As I have aged, my music tastes have become much more varied than where they started.

Flickering Dreams and Shared Screams: Why Movie Theaters Endure

Remember the days of Saturday matinees, the rustling anticipation as the house lights dimmed…

How to Burn a Rainbow: My Gay Marriage Didn’t Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did

My first thoughts were, "great, gay divorce advice, this should be fun."

Who’s Going to Save Us From These Stinkers: A Review of Marvel’s Mighty Misses

Buckle up, True Believers, for a trip through the not-so-shiny corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Choose Your Own Adventure: How Interactive Books Launched My Love of Reading!

My mother wanted better for her kids than was given to her or to our father

From Cell Phones to Drones: How 80s Movies Foreshadowed Modern Life

We are very quickly approaching the event horizon of which is more true, life imitating art or art imitating life.

From Azeroth to Hyrule: Top Games for WoW Fans on Nintendo Switch!

Whether you crave epic quests, tactical battles, or vibrant communities, the Nintendo Switch has something for you.

From Ancient Threads to Modern Wrists: The Enduring Magic of Friendship Bracelets

While sitting in my study recently, I was thinking of new topics to write about when suddenly I was thinking about things from my childhood I missed and things that are still around but have somehow changed in various ways. My mind was transported back to my childhood when I was obsessed with  small braided … Continue reading From Ancient Threads to Modern Wrists: The Enduring Magic of Friendship Bracelets