At a time where many of us are playing things safe, there are a few bright lights who stretch out beyond the relative safety of their known surroundings and security blankets.  Those who trade familiar and familial ecosystems for new adventures, daring e

What does it mean to lend a helping hand...and when, exactly, are you supposed to do that?  When you see them struggling in need?  Or should you wait for them to ask for your help?  Wouldn't it be considered nosy...butting in...rude for you to “come

Since Mordant is traveling from Minnesota to North Carolina, we're revisiting SF #118 this week. We sincerely hope you enjoy it.  Is fear of success a real thing? If so, why are people so afraid of this beneficial thing they keep saying that want out of

Change happens!  You can either dig in your heels, hoping against hope that things will stay the same stale-sweet way they’ve always been - or you can get into the flow of things, growing and leveling up your life as you go.  The choice, as always, is

Bit by bit.  Step by Step.  Slowly you create Great Things from the every small endeavor you take on and see to fruition.  The trick to getting what you want out of life - Love, Money, a serious Sense of Accomplishment - is beginning.  You have to sta

Have you ever been guilty of not being able to read your mate’s mind?  Have you ever accused your special someone of not predicting & meeting your needs fast enough?  Sound silly?  Whether spouse, best friend, or business associate, we've all fallen

“Labor Day Adventures...in the Minnesota Renaissance/Dragon Con Land of Fun and...Stuff.” This is the working title heralding the beginning of this goofy-great episode in which you get to hear about all the shenanigans that happened with the Level Up

 Hit me once - shame on you.  Hit me twice - shame on me.  Hit me over and over again until I am up against the ropes and it is time to rethink being in the ring. There are times in all of our lives when we feel life is gunning for us.  It is these ti

Welcome to our first ever Listener Lounge - where we spotlight one of our faithful listeners.  Opening our inaugural episode on this endeavor is author/actress/multi-tasking maven Ellie Collins.  This live-action Renaissance woman chats about everything

Can there really be a silver lining when thing after thing after thing after thing doesn’t go your way?  What really is the benefit of that?  Sometimes we as people can be a little thick.  Sometimes we need Shakabuku: “a swift, spiritual kick to th