The Northern Nerd

There appears to be a common misconception when it comes to small town life. Many people see getting out of their small town as a means...

I’m tired of the narrative that is fed to me by society. “You’re not a man until you have sex,” is what is often said, and if I don’t...

How far would you go in order to save someone that you loved? Would you go down to Hell itself? These questions ring through Senua’s head...

Picture this. The camera opens on Los Angeles, outside of a store called Record Surplus. National Treasure and Metal Dad Jack Black comes...

Streaming on Netflix Starring Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany With all the popularity surrounding true crime docuseries and films...

Even though I tell my friends that my first experience playing video games was the Apple version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone...

Traveling the world is at the top of many people’s bucket lists as they grow older. College graduates are now taking a year off to travel...

3D platformers are the rage for the gaming market- and why wouldn't they be? They're accessible for all gamers; from gaming veterans to...

When the Xbox One came out in 2013, I was blown away with the clear and higher definition graphics that Microsoft had showcased. Apart...

I don’t know if it’s allowed or not as a “foodie”, but I have a favorite restaurant. I’ve put off talking about it because I don’t feel...

One aspect that I’ve grown to appreciate in my life is the love of monsters: Frankenstein's monster, werewolves, vampires, ghosts, etc....

Today I had no idea what show or movie I wanted to write about. I had a few ideas but I figured I would sift through my streaming...

Wisconsin is often associated with Friday night fish fries, beer and cheese. “America’s Dairyland” is so much more than what these common...

After a long week, Jon and I decided to try the new winery that serves wood-fired pizza, Tamarack Farms Winery last Friday night. Wine...

If one steps outside of the comfort of their cabin on Birkie Saturday, they may be able to hear bells ringing from Hayward’s Main Street....

A lot of people used to call me weird when I was growing up; whether it was because I normally didn’t drink on the weekends, dressed up...

"You're going into teaching? Why on earth would you do that?" You see, there are many perks to the profession. Now, many people may not...

They say the hardest part about traveling is all of the planning that goes into it. You have to take the time to compare flights to find...

Don't get me wrong, work life can be great. I have met some of my closest friends through work, but there are also those people that you...

Society tells you a lot of things. It tells you what clothes to wear, what movies to watch, what shoes you should be wearing, what music...