Rebecca Burke

If you haven’t yet been playing Plants vs. Zombies, it’s likely for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Zombies are gross 2. Tower-defense type games are too stressful 3. You don’t like fun If it’s #3, I can’t help you.  But if it’s #1 or #2, let me put some concerns to rest. 1. These Zombies Are...Read More!

Leisure activities can take a form that’s quick and easy, or obsessively engrossing.  There’s a time and place for both.  I think of the quick and easy types of leisure for when we’re waiting somewhere (doctor’s office, subway, next to the phone after a date) or killing time while keeping half of our brain on something...Read More!

I don’t have the best track record with video games.  Under the right circumstances I will see a quest through to completion, but more frequently I will give up part way through.  It’s especially true with many iPad apps, which can be repetitive or bug-ridden, leading to frustration.  Let’s look at frustration a moment....Read More!

Burn means firm! Didn’t you know? See, I thought it meant, “stop.”  But the instructors at Physique57, a trendy fitness company, believe otherwise.  Hearing that a workout was based on “Pilates and ballet bar-method” was not particularly appealing to me out of the gate, but a friend insisted I try the new workout that she swore got...Read More!