Quarantine has crushed our friendships, our physiques, and for most of us, our happiness. The thing is it doesn’t have to! — Quarantine has crushed our friendships, our physiques, and for most of us, our happiness. The thing is it doesn’t have to! We can combat our new normal with simple tricks in our daily lives. We can get strong. We can build relationships. We CAN be happy! The most common phrase…

The office chair tragedy causes poor posture and back pain that can be remedied with these simple fixes. — Quarantine and working remotely have done a number on every aspect of our lives. Limited socialization, ample snacking, and an endless stream of bright light in our faces. That’s not the worst of it… The office chair tragedy is real. Since we have worked remotely, our coffee breaks, staff meetings…

Season 3 of Cobra Kai solidifies it as the primary competition to the Star Wars Universe. — “The greatest teacher failure is,” Master Yoda said to Luke. The Jedi Temple was burning down behind them. All seemed lost and Luke was defeated. “We are what they grow beyond. That is the true burden of all masters.” When The Last Jedi came out, the world was divided. Had…

The dreaded resolution. The intention d to become better and improve from the lessons we learned. Then, like clockwork, it disappears… — The dreaded resolution. The change we have to make to become better people and improve from previous years. Then, like clockwork, they disappear from our minds. We lose sight and we wait for next year, then the next, then the next. They get lost, but they don’t have to…

I look at myself in the mirror every chance I get. I count the abs, or lack thereof. I pay attention to muscular outlines and whether my… — I look at myself in the mirror every chance I get. I count the abs, or lack thereof. I pay attention to muscular outlines and whether my veins pop out enough. I poke and prod my body to see if it’s “dense” enough. These are my habits, and usually it’s…

Mashing buttons and scoring points isn’t the only thing you do in video games… Learn the lessons all great gamers know! — Mashing buttons and scoring points isn’t the only thing you do in video games… 1. Video Games Teach You to Love Communities The Holidays are NOT my favorite time of the year. They never have and never will be. Why? I like discipline and structure, both of which are fairly…

No can defend? How about don’t run face-first into a kick! — This is your Cobra Kai SPOILER WARNING. Karate Kid has inspired underdogs since the 1980s. I was one. Daniel LaRusso and Mister Miyagi were two pals I knew I could turn to. They inspired me to get back into martial arts when I had quit too young, and they taught…

For all my creative writing majors looking for what not to do in their next workshop submission, watch Wonder Woman 1984… — For all my creative writing majors looking for what not to do in their next workshop submission, watch Wonder Woman 1984… Why? Well… Superhero movies don’t work when they rely heavily on grandiose fight-scenes and fan-service. Justice League was a sad attempt and Dawn of Justice was even worse. Thankfully…