When I decided to move from the snow-covered northeast to the south nearly 20 years ago, I made a promise to myself: never shovel snow again. That promise was forged in frustration during my last winter in Boston—a winter that delivered a relentless 100 inches of snow. The breaking point came during a typical snowstorm…
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It’s a quiet winter evening, and I find myself in a familiar ritual—kicking off my Timbs, those timeless “Buttas,” and sliding into my UGG slippers. Both pairs are wheat-colored, suede, and soft to the touch, but they carry two very different energies. As I make the transition, I’m struck by the contrast: the past meeting…
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They say he’s as old as darkness itself, a shadow seen on Halloween night in towns and villages across the world, lurking where people believe they’re safe. The children call him by many names—names spoken in hushed whispers, names that echo across continents as if the mere utterance could summon him from the depths. In…
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Halloween is hands-down my favorite time of year, so I’m always on the hunt for a haunt that delivers real scares—and The Farm of Fears in Cartersville, GA, delivered exactly that. From the moment you drive into the parking lot, you’re pulled into a chilling atmosphere. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, this place…
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Well, this review will be as short as the haunt 💀 Halloween may be my favorite time of year, but Four Scythes Haunted Attraction in Cumming, GA was a real letdown this season. The experience started with over a two-hour wait in line. They offer a “skip-the-line” option, but it comes with an extra fee—a…
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October 17th, 2024, marked a huge moment for the Augusto Whisky journey—Batch 3 was released, and to our excitement (and your incredible support), it sold out in less than an hour! This latest batch, inspired by the timeless craft of whisky-making and the soulful beats of J Dilla, truly embodies the essence of Augusto—rich, bold,…
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A Journey of Discipline and Adaptation As I step back into the Muay Thai gym after years of taking a break, I can’t help but draw parallels between the art of Muay Thai and my work in IT consulting. Both have been a significant part of my life—I’ve trained in martial arts for about 20…
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April 8th, 2024, brought with it a solar eclipse that stretched across North America. Unlike the total eclipse I experienced back in 2017, this one would only be partial from my location, but even so, it was an opportunity to look up and appreciate the wonder of the cosmos. That first full solar eclipse in…
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Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself: I would return to my martial arts training. It had been eight years since I last stepped foot into a Muay Thai gym—eight long years since the loss of my father-in-law, Pedro. His passing was a heavy blow for my entire family. I vividly remember walking…
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Growing up, hip-hop was more than just music for me—it was a way to connect, express, and understand the world. Among all the artists I admired, GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan stood out. He wasn’t just another rapper; he was the quiet, intellectual one, blending science, philosophy, and raw lyricism in a way that pulled…
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