There is a popular saying that goes: we only truly value something once we lose it. It is true. When something ceases to exist, there is this feeling that nothing will ever be the same again. The curious

Hello Splinters, welcome back!! One of the things I love most about Splinterlands is the fact that no two battles have to play out exactly the same way. Rulesets play a huge role in this, but they aren't

When I think about veto power, the first thing that comes to mind is precisely the idea of someone having the power to simply say no and, by doing so, prevent a decision from happening. To some extent,

Hello Splinters, welcome back! In Splinterlands, you don't always need the most complex strategy or the strongest team. There are moments when a single choice can completely shift the tide of a match.

Blessed are those who have a large, extended family. How wonderful it is to see a house full of people! Of course, as long as there is unity, the size of the family does not really matter. Some families

She is Margot, the dog with the most unstable personality I have ever known, and perhaps the one whose heart took me the longest to win over. It is not that I am some great heart conqueror, but animals

Perhaps there is a certain sense of obligation in the air: what are you going to do, what are you going to become, what path are you going to take? In some way, we all plan our path, even from an early

Hello Splinters, welcome back! One thing I find interesting about Splinterlands is that, even with all the changes we’re forced to make because of the rules, mana, and possibilities in each battle, we

These past few days, I have been doing some self-reflection, especially about my ability to learn, and I came to the conclusion that this is an area I need to develop. It’s not that I’m incapable. I don’t

Hello Splinters, welcome back! In Splinterlands, one of the most important things to understand is that n

Sometimes, being stubborn is exactly what we need to overcome something. We do not always realize that at the time because stubbornness is usually seen as something negative, as if it were simply an inability

I’m one of those guys who really enjoys fishing but almost never has the time for it. And when I do manage to go, I’m always very happy! I don’t think it’s even about the fishing itself, thankfully, but

One of the coolest things we can say about life is that it puts many people in our path, and with so many people comes a great deal of learning. Every person has their own convictions, ways of seeing life,

This was a very complicated week for me. I am recovering from a really bad flu, and my routine was a little brutal, with a bit more activity at work and many tests in my new college program. At least my

Hello Splinters, welcome back! Strength is perhaps one of the most impactful traits in a general sense, and not just in Splinterlands. I’m no expert on the subject, but psychologically speaking, when we

Juvenile justice is one of the most difficult topics to discuss because it involves two issues that often seem to move in opposite directions. On one hand, there is the need to protect children and teenagers,

Hello Splinters, welcome back! During a battle, it is natural to focus only on what is directly within our reach. We look at the rules, analyze our cards, and start calculating which combination seems

Talking about the well-being of people serving prison sentences is somewhat controversial. This subject always sparks heated debates because, on one side, there are people who do not accept bearing the

A church or a castle? That was the question I used to ask myself whenever I passed by this church. Yes, although the architecture is quite similar, especially from a distance, this is actually a church.

Education is an essential part of people’s lives, and during our early years, it becomes even more important because it provides the foundation for other forms of knowledge to develop. We all go through