This is the kind of thing that seems jaunty and fun at first but eventually feels like a burden and a poor choice.

Early in my career, I worked at a game development shop called Mudpuppy Studios. One year they gave us ornaments of a Mudpuppy with a Santa hat. I always thought it was a pretty cool swag.

The Great North is the latest in a series of coffee shops at this particular location on Alberta Street. It has decent seating, with pleasant staff who don’t make you feel rushed. The coffee is tasty, and the overall vibe is very enjoyable. I definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

PSA: Wicked is really good but be aware that it’s only part 1 of 2. I was unaware of the incompleteness of the story

Found a picture of my grandfather on the George Fox (née Pacific) college basketball team.