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A short essay on RPG combat written as a way to try and sell you the game I’m currently crowdfunding

I’m currently crowdfunding a TTRPG called Strike Force Omega and as of the time of writing I have about three weeks to pick up another 20-some backers if I want to fund. Maybe one of them could be you? But I’m bad at marketing so instead of trying to sell you my fast-pa...

A Look at the Rise and Fall of the Notorious Boston Combat Zone

Today, Boston Massachusetts is one of the wealthiest and most progressive cities in the United States. Known worldwide for its elite universities and institutions, medical industries, and as a destination for high skilled workers and high-paying job opportunities. This was not always the case. Du...

How to help combat racism as a white person who is learning

The first time I learned about neo-colonialism from a global perspective was in a masters class about post colonial literature at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2011. I was 22 and I was blown away reading Jamaica Kincaid, Salman Rushdie, V.S. Naipaul, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Zadie Smith, Chimam...

How to help combat racism as a white person who is learning

The first time I learned about neo-colonialism from a global perspective was in a masters class about post colonial literature at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2011. I was 22 and I was blown away reading Jamaica Kincaid, Salman Rushdie, V.S. Naipaul, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Zadie Smith, Chimam...

How Mindset, Self-Leadership, and Service Help Me Combat Loneliness

“What could I possibly learn from someone in their twenties?” said the 73-year-old who had been referred into the program I manage. This attitude, along with other factors can be exactly what holds many from creating the connection and belonging they seek. Part of my work at a mental ...

Beyond the Bell: Unraveling the Hidden Rituals of Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around as your guide, Roy, takes you on a whirlwind adventure into the shadowy corners and hidden alcoves of the combat sports world. We’re not just talking jabs, uppercuts, and takedowns today. Oh no, we’re diving deep into the heart of the lesser-known trad...

The Holy Grail of Combat Boots and Why It is and Isn’t the 1490

It feels like whenever someone wants to release their inner punk or relive their military past-life or just wear black mid calf boots, they instinctively reach for the smooth leather 1460s from Dr. Martens. While that’s nice and all, does it ever make you consider just how uniform fashion...