Month: April 2025

Building the Future: A Strategic Plan for My Community-Focused Business

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After thinking about the future of my business, I realized that I had made a major mistake in how I was going to hire people when I wrote that post about it earlier this year. In this post, I will explain the correct first few hires that I will make and why each one is … Read more

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Swag Plays Banished S2 E26 | Building Futures: Three New Homes, New Families

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In this episode of Swag Plays Banished, the citizens of Otterview work hard to expand their village, building three new houses to shelter their growing community. Yet, the cycle of life continues as one elder passes away from old age. But hope is renewed as the population begins to flourish once more. Witness the challenges and triumphs of survival—don’t miss this compelling chapter in Otterview’s story!

Episode 38: Palm Sunday

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In this episode, dive into the significance of Palm Sunday, exploring the meaning behind the elements of the Mass and the powerful events that unfolded nearly two thousand years ago. Along the way, thought-provoking questions will encourage you to reflect on the depth and relevance of that first Palm Sunday.

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The Evolution of My Blog: Future Plans & Upgrades

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I love sharing my thoughts here on WordPress, but I envision something even bigger—a thriving, community-driven platform where blogging is just one piece of the puzzle. As I build toward this goal, each upgrade will happen as resources allow, ensuring steady growth and, hopefully, the opportunity to turn this into a sustainable livelihood. The first … Read more

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Creative Engineering E19: Automating Andesite Alloy!

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In this episode, Swag dives into the Create mod to demonstrate how to automate andesite alloy production. Along the way, he teases upcoming automation for stone and smooth stone, bridging the gap between this episode and the next. Discover essential tips and tricks to master this crucial step in unlocking the full potential of the Create mod!

Swag Plays Factorio S2 E32: Optimizing Yellow Science & The Factory!

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In today’s episode, I focused on boosting yellow science production to tackle the 500 needed for logistics research. By automating processes and improving green circuit output, I made significant strides toward speeding things up. Along the way, I discovered one of my iron mining operations was depleted, so I relocated it and added more miners to ensure a steady flow of iron ore to my smelters. Come see how these improvements helped streamline my factory and how far I progressed in the logistics research today!

Why I’m Voting the Way I Am

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Normally, I would choose to not write about politics here on my blog, due to the fact that I want to keep this site family-friendly and politics is one area that most people steer clear of when doing such content. However, the stakes in our country’s future are so much higher in this election that … Read more

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Swag Plays Banished S2 E25 | Yearly Progress & Double Deals with Our First Merchant

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In this episode of Swag Plays Banished, we journey through the seasons until late fall. As the year unfolds, citizens grow up and step into vital roles in the workforce, roads are built, and the much-anticipated new house inches closer to completion. But just as life seems to settle, a trader arrives with an intriguing array of goods. What deals were struck? Were they worth it? Watch to find out, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments—did we snag bargains or get swindled?

My Dream of Owning a Home: A Path to Independence

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Owning a home is a milestone many dream of achieving, and for me, it’s about more than just having a place to call my own. It’s about security, independence, and creating a space that truly reflects who I am. In this post, I want to share why I aspire to own a home someday and … Read more

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Creative Engineering E18: Automated Stone Bricks & Supporter Stats!

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In this episode, Swag first automates stone bricks and explains how the detector from Refined Storage works with the clutch to control production. He then builds a display board to show the number of subscribers, Twitch follows, and total supporters using the Create mod. Tune in to see all the fun and derps this episode has in store for you!