HobbyScope

Tag: Adulting

  • Morning Coffee: When the Doorbell Rings

    Morning Coffee: When the Doorbell Rings

    It’s 2026. We have the technology to make the act of answering the door obsolete. Yet, despite every fiber of my being protesting against it, I’ll still open the door and say, “Hello,”…only to have to say “no” to whatever sales pitch is undoubtedly headed my way.

  • Morning Coffee: The Dentist

    Morning Coffee: The Dentist

    When did going to the dentist get so complicated? Ridiculous scheduling horizon, long appointments, and a change in standards seemed to come about quickly, but now they’re here to stay. Yet, I’m the only one in my house that experiences this. Am I under some kind of dentata curse? Is my dentist just…not good?

  • Morning Coffee: Road Trips

    Morning Coffee: Road Trips

    I love a good road trip. As a kid, it meant quality time with my Game Boy. Today, road trips are not the same, but they still afford the opportunity for connection, peace, and fun.

  • Morning Coffee: Trouble with K-Cups

    Morning Coffee: Trouble with K-Cups

    I spent half a decade using K-Cups without an issue, but now, it feels like they’re out to get me. Between explosions and superfluous grounds, I can’t figure out if I’m using K-Cups wrong or they’re just bad news.

  • The Dream of a Peaceful Morning

    The Dream of a Peaceful Morning

    At the lake house, I stand on the porch and drink my coffee as the morning mists hang above the water. This quiet solitude leads to unlocking the creative flow that drives the creation of magnificent written works. That is the dream – writing, the creation and sharing of imaginative thought, is the dream at…

  • Debugging Life

    Debugging Life

    I need the key to see life’s cause-and-effect. Why do life events play out the way they do? Is there anything we can ultimately control? What if…

  • Battlefield 6: Fighting for Nostalgic Survival in an Era of Competitive Youth

    Battlefield 6: Fighting for Nostalgic Survival in an Era of Competitive Youth

    Multiplayer games of today require reflexes and precision that I no longer have at my world-weary age. Battlefield 6, however, rekindles memories of more youthful days, and I’m still able to enjoy playing the objective. Join me as I fight the good fight of keeping games fun, no matter the stage in life.