Nerd in the City

December 7, 2012

You Gotta Read This…

John Scalzi’s ‘Old Man’s War’ series At Comic Con this past October, as I passed the TOR publishing booth, I happened to stop by to see if there was any Ender’s Game swag. (I love to show my support to my faves, and I l-l-love Ender’s Game.) I asked at the booth and the lady…

Books, Dorks, Geeks, Men, Nerds, Things I Love, women

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December 3, 2012

What is wrong with me?

Sometimes, despite my better nature and good intentions, I can be a real B! For example… I got off the bus from Jersey at Port Authority in NY and this normal, nice guy approached me. He said he’d noticed me on the bus and wondered if I took it into the city regularly. (Which I…

Dating, Dorks, Geeks, Men, Nerds, women

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November 2, 2012

Same nerd, different city

Last Wednesday I came to Memphis for my little cousin’s wedding. One gigantic superstorm hurricane and 6 cancelled flights and I’m still in Tennessee. I saw just about everything Memphis has to offer. The zoo: The Rock and Soul Museum: Stax Records: Sun Studio: Corky’s BBQ: Gibson’s Doughnuts: Ricki’s Cookie Corner: The Cotton Museum: I…

Nerds

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November 1, 2012

Detached

It’s such a weird feeling to be far away from home when some big disaster is occurring. This is officially the 3rd time it’s happened to me. The first time was back when Hurricane Charlie demolished my childhood home, with my parents and brother still in the house. (They survived!!) But the house didn’t. I…

new york

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October 15, 2012

30 Days of Nerdy Hair

Choose Your Fave I took a few momemts and went through every style. And my top favorites were: 5. Princess Leia buns 4. Robin Sparkles from HIMYM 3. Cleopatra 2. Willie from Indiana Jones 1. Rapunzel from Tangled Here’s a recap: 1-10 11-20 21-30 Bonus days 1-3 What was your favorite? I’d love to hear!!…

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October 15, 2012

Comic Con Recap

Sunday Highlights Sunday I pulled a double shift at the con. Here’s a shot of the calm before the storm. Lots of panel and line management. I got to work the kid’s stage during the costume contest and I even did the information booth. I also got to direct a certain taciturn young wizard to…

Comic Con, Dorks, Geeks, Men, Movies, Nerds, TV, women

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October 14, 2012

30 Days of Nerdy Hair

Bonus Day 3 – Rapunzel Here it is, everyone. The last hairstyle of the series. I have to thank you all for coming to this page to see my little experiments. It’s been so much fun. And honestly I’ve really learned a lot, not only about what my hair is capable of doing, but of…

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October 14, 2012

Comic Con Recap

Saturday Highlights Today was a day of leisure for me. No work to speak of. Only play!! -First up I hit the Violet and Daisy panel. Featuring the Academy Award winning writer or Precious, Geoffrey Fletcher. Also featuring Carrie Fisher asking all the questions. As usual Carrie was wry, sarcastic and delightful. I always love…

Comic Con, Dorks, Geeks, Men, Movies, Nerds, Star Wars, TV, women

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October 13, 2012

Comic Con Recap

Friday Highlights Today I had the priviledge of running a few panels I would otherwise never have thought to go to. And they were great! -First up was ‘Setting the Score: Composing for Film and Television.’ On the panel was Dino Meneghin, Frederick Wiedmann, Jay Vincent, Kevin Menthei, Matthew Patches and Will Bates. Between them…

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October 13, 2012

30 Days of Nerdy Hair

Bonus Day 2 – Princess Leia Ok, here it is. The one I’m sure you’ve all been wondering if I’d do or not. I just have to say… it’s called 30 Days of Nerdy Hair. Would it really be complete without the buns? Oh ye of little faith. 🙂 So… today’s inspiration is a fanboys…

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