Grand Theft Auto. When you think of this video game franchise, you think of guns, crime, action, and most notably…cars.

What you don’t think of, is an RPG. Yet somehow various RPG (role-playing game) systems, particularly a skill system, have weeded their way into multiple games in the franchise.

Sometimes, the hardest part of achieving something big is simply starting. We all have dreams, whether it’s building a business, getting fit, writing a book, or learning a new skill. But the size of the goal can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to look at the end result and feel like there’s no way to get there, but the truth is, every big achievement starts with small steps.  

I went on a trip to Maui over the winter break. Hawaiian Airlines offers you free in-flight entertainment. Of course, that includes movies. One movie that has been on my radar for ages, but I never got around to watching was Demolition Man. I had seen bits and pieces of it when it would air on live television and my dad would watch it, but I had never seen the full movie. It always seemed fascinating, especially for a Stallone movie. So guess what movie just happened to be available to watch on my plane?

Christmas, a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, casts its enchanting spell upon us again. It’s a season that transcends age, culture, and belief, bringing families and friends closer, igniting a sense of wonder, and filling our hearts with love and generosity.