The educational system, in each country, state, and in some cases even cities, has its own particularities. Some are influenced by culture, others by economic circumstances, and many other variables. Even

Hello Splinters, welcome back! I don’t know if you’ve heard it before, but there’s that comparison between pessimists and optimists, where they look at the same glass half-full of water and each has their

When I was a teenager, I really wanted to get an allowance. Who wouldn’t want to have some money to satisfy at least part of their desires when they’re young? Well, reality back then was harsher, and providing

“Dad, can I skip school?” “Why?” “Because I was supposed to have done an assignment to turn in today, but I forgot.” “Okay, but we’re going to talk about this later.” I’m the kind of father who eases up,

Technology is evolving too much. Too much convenience, too little effort, and thousands of tools to put many ideas into practice, ideas that often did not even come from human brains. Yeah, we’ve reached

Yesterday was one of those days when you get home exhausted, but with that feeling that it was totally worth it. Lots of music, fun, and people. Wow, I’ve never seen this square so packed! This weekend,

Hello Splinters, welcome back! It’s interesting to think about how decisions are made, all based on external factors, experiences, and personal insights. In Splinterlands, every battle is unique, whether

Prevention is better than cure. A popular phrase I’ve heard since childhood and often used in contexts that aren’t exactly about health. It speaks about how we can avoid problems. But considering that

Hello Splinters, welcome back! They say no pain, no gain, but does that really make sense? Perhaps the philosophy behind this phrase is deeper than you might imagine. Yes, achieving a goal requires a certain

Autonomous cars are already a reality. If we had talked about this 20 or 30 years ago, no one would have believed it, this kind of technology was only possible in futuristic science fiction movies. A

It wasn’t just a concert, it was the best concert of my life. Not because of its size, not just because it had renowned musicians, but because it was a gathering of special pieces scattered throughout

Distractions bombard us all the time and we have a tool that attracts our attention constantly in our hands or, at best, in our pocket. It is getting harder and harder to feel bored and boredom is an ally

My son has reached the stage where he goes out to the mall with his friends and, even though it’s relatively close to where I live, I still need to take him there because he doesn’t know how to go on his

Hello Splinters, welcome back! Life is made up of choices, and I’ve decided to start this post, once again, on a philosophical note. I know, I promised not to do this, but I’ve come to the conclusion that

It is very common for actions taken in the past to define who a person is. But is that really the most effective way to understand someone? We can recognize that human beings are constantly changing and

Hello Splinters, welcome back! If you have the resources, this is your chance to show off your strength. This is a very interesting way to build an offensive team when mana availability is high, and in

"Interns are not people." This was a phrase I once heard at a company where I worked. At the time, it was said in a joking tone, when the topic was the division of a bonus among employees. This

At some point in life, all of us will face offenses. Sometimes they are directed at us, other times at those around us, or on a larger scale, at someone completely outside our circle of acquaintances.

Hello Splinters, welcome back! You can’t predict whether your opponent will make a mistake, but if they do, be ready to take advantage of it. Mistakes can have a huge impact on the outcome of matches.

A gun pointed at my head. I feel sweat running behind my ear. I’m tense, and a movie plays in my mind. I look at the person holding the revolver out of the corner of my eye. My reaper. I try to look without