How I Learned to Relax and Love the Pop-Culture Explosion
Okay, I’m an adult; I can confess this without shame.
I’m a major fan of Harry Potter, and I’m eagerly awaiting opening night for the sixth movie. I’ve been to at least one midnight book release party, and I intend on getting a Hogwarts Express at some point for my Christmas tree.
It wasn’t always like this, [...]
Short Stories: Do They Make the Best Movies?
I have a confession to make: until this past weekend, I had never seen Total Recall. I know, I know, practically everyone has seen this movie, I must be living under a rock, etc. I have no excuses; it was simply one of those things that slipped by.
Aside from the ubiquitous Ahnold one-liners that [...]
Happy 30th Birthday to Me! I Want Souls… and Minions!
June 22, 2009 by e
Filed under Dungeons & Dragons, Geek Love
Father’s Day is Sunday! Why Is Your Dad A Geek?
If you read that headline and said, “HOLY SHIT!! I TOTALLY FORGOT!” then perhaps an Amazon.com gift card is in order? You can email them instantly or print one out in a nice little card and bring it to Dad’s house.
In the meantime… why is your dad a geek? I know mine is…
Better Than Slots: Las Vegas Pinball Hall of Fame
A few weeks ago, I was able to spend some time in Las Vegas. Technically, it was a work thing for my guy, but when I wasn’t helping out, I was hitting the pool, checking out the World Series of Poker, and taking advantage of the free Cherry Cokes in the casino.
However, one thing on [...]
E’s Con Travels 2009: Balticon and ConCarolinas
June 5, 2009 by e
Filed under About e, Dungeons & Dragons, Geek Life
I’ve been one busy geek girl! Two cons in two weekends. And actually, unless you count my accidental attendance at Furry Weekend Atlanta, my first two geek cons ever.
From May 19-22, I attended Balticon, the science fiction convention in Baltimore, Maryland:
And on May 27th, I did a day of ConCarolinas, a Science Fiction & Gaming [...]
Geek Bucket List: Seeing a Jonathan Coulton Concert LIVE
I became a JoCo fan the moment someone sent me the link to the World of Warcraft video of Code Monkey. I ended up looking him up, finding the Thing A Week posts, and basically have been a semi-rabid fangirl ever since.
I say semi-rabid because while I have pretty much every song he’s put out, [...]
Getting Hot for GenCon: A Quest to Be A Less Squishy DreamGirl
May 18, 2009 by e
Filed under Dungeons & Dragons, Geek Life
Do you feel a bit like Jabba lately? Or maybe you just have a little belly you’d like to get see gone, or a couple love handles you don’t exactly love.
Let’s face it. There are a lot of fat geeks out there.
I’m one of them.
So what are we going to do about it?
Easy Win Contest: How Would Your Geek Icon Cook Steak? Win $25 to Outback Steakhouse!
April 13, 2009 by e
Filed under Dungeons & Dragons, Geek Life
Update: We have a winner!! Thanks for playing!!
To help spread the word about their new menu offerings (15 meals under $15!), the fine folks at Outback Steakhouse have provided us with a most excellent prize to give away, geek friends. How would you like $25 in free food?
(You’d be a hero at D&D night if [...]
When Worlds of Warcraft Collide: Should You Raid With Your Loved Ones?
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve got a pretty large family, and we’re all involved in various geek pursuits of some kind or another. Thus, it wasn’t really a surprise when I found out one of my sisters was interested in playing World of Warcraft.
I have to say, though, I had a little bit of apprehension. [...]
