It's that time of year where many people find themselves shopping outside their comfort zones in order to get the perfect (or at least acceptable) gift for that one nerdy friend. Whether it's a coworker you got assigned for Secret Santa, a grandchild who won't stop talking about... something (you're not sure what), or one of… Continue reading Shopping for That One Nerdy Friend
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The Neverland Effect
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about rediscovering Magic: The Gathering. The honeymoon isn't over yet, but my return to gaming culture opened my eyes to an intriguing phenomenon that occurs when nerds grow up. I call it the Neverland Effect. Let's rewind a tiny bit. When I moved to Portland a little… Continue reading The Neverland Effect