Entertainment
-
When Your Kids Become Your Fandom Dealers
I spent years raising little nerds. Now they are adults, and somehow I am the one getting homework assignments about anime and video games. Continue reading
-
He Calls Me Daughter Is the Film Your Heart Didn’t Know It Needed
He Calls Me Daughter is a raw, emotionally honest documentary about healing the father wound, streaming now on Angel. Read my review + enter the giveaway! Continue reading
-
Wake Me After the Apocalypse by Jordan Rivet: A Book Review
A fast-paced post-apoc read that had me gasping, flying through pages, and apparently dreaming about comets. Here’s my full review. Continue reading
-
Why Post-Game Depression Is Real (and Your Brain Is to Blame)
That empty feeling after finishing a great game or show? It’s real, it’s grief, and science finally has answers. Continue reading
-
The Hyperfixation Effect
Your brain found something. Now it won’t let go. Hyperfixation is that thing where one show, game, or fandom quietly takes over your whole brain and you are completely fine with it. Here’s what it feels like, why it happens, and a few of mine. Continue reading
-
The Comfort Rewatch Phenomenon: Why We Go Back To Shows We’ve Already Seen
You already know what happens. You press play anyway. There’s a real reason we go back to shows we’ve already seen – and it’s not forgetting. Continue reading
-
Fictional Characters Who Emotionally Wrecked Me (And I’d Let Them Do It Again)
Glenn. Arthur. Jackie. Naruto. The Doctor. Some fictional characters don’t just make you cry. They get into your chest and stay there. Consider this your warning. Continue reading
-
Things I Thought I’d Outgrow (But Here We Are)
I was convinced I’d eventually outgrow certain things. I’m turning 47 in May. That more mature version of me has not shown up yet. Continue reading
-
Why Digital Hobbies Matter More Than Ever for Busy Adults
Digital hobbies aren’t indulgences. For busy adults juggling caregiving, work, and emotional overload, they’re pressure valves. Creative digital play restores a sense of agency, strengthens imagination, and offers a rare space where time feels owned instead of borrowed. Continue reading
-
Still Hope Movie Review
Still Hope shines a light on trafficking, survival, and recovery, telling a powerful story that raises awareness and supports organizations helping victims reclaim their futures. Continue reading
Daily Deals from a Nerd Mom 