Tell me you’re a grandchild of The Great Depression without telling me you’re a grandchild of The Great Depression. I’ll go first: “Use is up, Wear it out. Make it do. Or do without.” Otherwise known as my Granny’s favorite mantra. Chanted time and time again throughout the corners of my mind. When someone wantedContinue reading “Legacy”
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Thrift Store Cosplay Day 29
Day 29: Lilo from Lilo and Stitch You guys!!! Thrift Store Cosplay is winding down and I only have 2 days of cosplay left to share with you. I have really enjoyed tricking out my closet with fun, whimsical and practical items. Some of which are very specifically costume-ish and others that I will definitelyContinue reading “Thrift Store Cosplay Day 29”
Farewell Downton
Last night we said goodbye to Downton Abbey after 6 seasons of shocks and awww’s. It has been a wild ride. And I can’t help feeling that we (the fans of Downton) will be hard pressed to find a replacement for this show! There is really nothing else like it out there. And while PBSContinue reading “Farewell Downton”
#NerdsLove
February is the month of love. Which often illicits a “Yuck” and an eye roll from me. Instead of my usual “down with love” attitude, I decided instead to share the things I love with my instapeeps. And the best part is that a bunch of you joined my challenge and shared the things you lovedContinue reading “#NerdsLove”
Follow Friday
You know what I love about Fridays? The fact that they always come back around again. Fridays never leave us nor forsake us, gentle reader! Fridays are steadfast and ever constant. And so shall my Follow Friday Blog series be. I want to help you discover the multitude of internet talent that may be hidingContinue reading “Follow Friday”
The Family That Nerds Together
Nerd runs deep in my family. My father has it, my brother has it, my mother has it, my uncle has it, my cousin has it and of course… I have it. Nerdy things were not cool at school. But they sure were cool at home! My parents are huge Trekkies, saw Star Wars inContinue reading “The Family That Nerds Together”
Raising a Kid in the Apocalypse
The Walking Dead has taught us, the viewers, many valuable apocalyptic life lessons over the last 5 seasons. Season 6 kicked off with a bang on Sunday and I’m sure there will be brand new lessons to learn. Perhaps one of the most intricate lessons we’ve been learning is how to raise a kid amidstContinue reading “Raising a Kid in the Apocalypse”
5 Fandom Friday
Favorite Fictional Teachers #1 – Mr. Feeny This one is a no brainer. Growing up there was one teacher we all wanted to have and that was Feeeeeeny! Fee-hee-hee-heeeny! He cared about his students with crucial life lessons and was always there when they needed him. Always! From elementary school through college. Now that’s dedication!Continue reading “5 Fandom Friday”
3 Months till Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awaken
Are you ready yet? The big day is fast approaching. Any minute tickets will go on sale and fangirls and boys everywhere will begin camping out on street corners and handcrafting brand new Jedi robes to wear. It’s an exciting time in the life of a nerd. I recently read an article that perfectly sumsContinue reading “3 Months till Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awaken”
30 Days of Nerdy Hair – Day 28
Day 28: Eddard Stark from Game Of Thrones Yes, Game of Thrones has ended for the season and any faithful watchers are probably still smarting from the events in that finale!! In an effort to remember the happy times, I went back and watched season 1 again. MISTAKE!!! Remember the happy times??? When was that?Continue reading “30 Days of Nerdy Hair – Day 28”
Nerd in the City Beautiful 