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Why Supporting Independent Creators Matters (And What It Unlocks)

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Supporting Swagnilla Ice does more than keep the lights on—it directly fuels the creation of new software, games, and community features. Learn how backing this independent platform unlocks member arcades, a community event calendar, a classifieds section, and an automatic 10% discount on all shop software.

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Using the Wii U for Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercise

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When cold weather makes outdoor activity difficult, finding indoor alternatives for joint health is essential. To manage my mild RA, I’m hitting my goal of 20 minutes of daily exercise using the Wii U. Staying consistent now is the best way to ensure a long, active, and pain-free retirement. Whether it’s yoga or balance games, gaming consoles can be a surprisingly effective tool for physical therapy at home.

Want to help me out? Consider becoming a citizen today of my digital kingdom and you’ll get access to comments and the Discord server!

The Art of Stepping Away

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I have been writing a fanfiction chapter nearly every day for almost two weeks, but yesterday I chose to skip my session because I was feeling a bit drained. Even though I have plenty of ideas for the story, I didn’t feel like I could give them my best effort. It is important to recognize … Read more

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No videos until I feel well…

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Due to a lingering illness, I have decided to delay the release of this month’s episode of The Power Up Notes, as well as the current and upcoming episodes of Creative Engineering, until I am feeling better. I appreciate your patience, prayers, and support while I take this time to recover. I look forward to getting back to creating new content for you all as soon as possible.

Comic Book Character for a Day: Who Would You Choose?

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For today’s aside, I want to pose a question to all of you: If you could be any comic book hero for just one day, who would you choose and why? It is easy to get caught up in who has the flashiest powers, but I am more interested in the motivation behind your choice.

As for me, I would choose Captain America. Even though he has enhanced abilities, he is still mortal and is guided by a very clear sense of right and wrong. What really resonates with me is his ending in Endgame. After everything he went through, he used the opportunity to go back and live a normal life, eventually growing into an old man. I love the fact that he took the chance to actually marry Peggy Carter and have a family with her. That desire for a quiet, grounded life and a family, despite having the power of a hero, is why he is my pick.

I would love to hear your picks in the comments below after you become a member if you aren’t already one. If you are a member and part of my Discord server, feel free to head over to it to share more about your choice and see what everyone else is saying.

The Reality Check: Why Temping is My Path Forward

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I often talk about the future of Swagnilla Ice, but I want to be real with you all about the present. For a long time, I tried to do things the traditional way. I applied for the steady, permanent roles, but the job market has a way of being cold. Despite my efforts, the traditional … Read more

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My Exercise Regime

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I follow a steady exercise regime now of visiting the aquatic centre at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre every other day as long as I am not working that day. My routine is a simple 20 minutes of jogging back and forth or in place in the deep area of the leisure pool (sometimes I will swim a few laps back and forth for extra exercise), then a 5 minute soak in the hot tub, and finishing with 5 minutes of riding the water slide (walking up the stairs to the top is good exercise!). This can vary by a few minutes depending on various factors, but I am usually out of the pool in about forty minutes at the latest. If you need to get more exercise, why don’t you try it? The water is great for cushioning your joints especially if you suffer from arthritic pain like I do!