December 23 has always carried a quiet weight for me—it’s my grandmother’s birthday. Though she passed many years ago, her story still lingers: a life marked by resilience through the Great Depression and WWII, by the challenges of single motherhood, and by struggles with hardship and healing. She never understood video games, but she understood…

🌆 Oak Hills: Highway Headaches & Green Fixes When I sat down to play Cities: Skylines II this week, my plan was simple: make Oak Hills more beautiful with trees and parks. A calm, cozy session, right? Well… not exactly. First came an unexpected electrical bottleneck ⚡ — thankfully, a quick fix. But then I…

The holiday season has a way of sweeping us up in its whirlwind—shopping lists, crowded stores, endless notifications, and the pressure to do it all. But sometimes the most meaningful moments come when we step away from the rush and give ourselves permission to slow down. A quiet evening, a warm blanket, and a game…

Thanksgiving can stir up a lot of feelings. For some, it’s a time of warmth and connection. For others, it’s a season of grief, tension, or loneliness. Whether you’re navigating complicated family dynamics, missing someone deeply, or simply spending the holiday solo, it’s okay if this time of year feels challenging. In Bosselady’s Butterfly Garden,…

These are some of the mods and settings I use to build emotionally safe, inclusive, and story-driven gameplay. Many are part of my own custom series, designed to reduce stress, reflect real-life diversity, and give players more control over their Sims’ lives. I may be considered a “small” mod creator, but I’ve been modding The…