Monthly Archive:: August 2023

I always joke that the fair brings the hottest weather, but this year’s opening was ridiculous. It was hot. Hot as in your grandpa continually muttering, “We live in Minnesota, for cripes’ sake,” because this type of hot should live in the swamps of Florida, not in the Upper Midwest. Experienced…

High-quality shoes are not a cure for foot pain, but they can mitigate the problem significantly. Barring other underlying conditions, high-quality shoes are a relatively simple solution to significant discomfort. When I was about 10 years old, I started to complain about foot pain. After only a…

There is a special place in my heart for fair foods, from the universal classic funnel cake to the aggressively midwestern butter-dipped corn on the cob. Does anything hit that summer nostalgia trigger more than eating half your body weight in fried dough while feeling your shoulders prickle with incipient…

Paizo’s Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing games are beloved by gamers worldwide. As with all great RPG settings, many fans seek opportunities to appreciate the world of Golarion beyond the campaigns they’re currently invested in—and from novels to spinoff games, Paizo has offered…

It was in December 2021 that I discovered Badwolf Adventure Studios, an independent game store located in Blaine that hosts tabletop gaming sessions. Its goal is to bring an immersive experience to role-playing by featuring catered music, lighting, and interactive digital maps, and allowing for…