Chris McDowall

May 28, 2024 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Aimee Russell |Mark Templeton |Chris McDowall

In the words of Curtis Mayfield, as we ‘Move on Up’ towards the end of the working week it is important for both employers and employees to consider the causal connection between engaging in physical activity and positive mental health. Research has proven that individuals engaging in regular physical activity can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduce stress levels, improve their mood and help to prevent physical illness.

Feb 23, 2024 | geekeratimedia.substack.com | Christian Lindke |Chris McDowall |Marc Normandin |Scott Mendelson

This week’s Rundown is bookended with advocacy for DIY projects. In 2002, Ron Edwards wrote his now famous (infamous in some gaming circles) article about how some fantasy role playing games broke his heart. The article discussed how there were a number of designers in the 80s and 90s who were creating “deeply personal games” that took existing systems and added house rules to them to create something that was an example of the DIY spirit.

May 14, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Chris McDowall

May 11, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Chris McDowall

May 1, 2023 | andersonstrathern.co.uk | Chris McDowall