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The Power Up Notes – December 2025

Welcome back to the final Power Up Notes of 2025! It has been a massive year for Linux, and we are closing out December with some record-breaking news and updates that show how far the… 

Locked Out: Why I’m Done with the Golden Arches

Forget the history of Boxing Day—I’m talking about a Christmas Day lockout. Here is why I’m ditching the Golden Arches, walking away from 3,000 points, and choosing better alternatives for my time, my health, and my wallet.

Merry Christmas everyone!

To all my readers, I wish you a very Merry Christmas. May your celebrations be safe and full of joy alongside your family and friends. It is a beautiful time to remember that Jesus is… 

No More Lotto Tickets for Me

I have decided to officially retire from the lottery. After a long streak of what can only be described as impressively bad luck, I am hanging up my tickets for good. From now on, I… 

Keep Swagnilla Ice Online – Your Support Matters

To keep the Swagnilla Ice website operating in its current form, I need the support of my community. While the financial reality of the annual hosting fee—228 USD (approximately 314 CAD)—is substantial, the motivation to… 

A New Milestone to Reach for Paid Members

My loyal subjects, I am excited to announce a new milestone for the kingdom! I’ve established a new goal tied to our paid membership count that, once unlocked, will benefit all members—as long as we… 

Pope Paul VI on Christmas

We consider Christmas as the encounter, the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice. Pope Paul VI