Sir John Hurt No More
No, this is not a repeat of 2016. This one just hurts more, because Sir John Hurt didn’t need a ‘revival.’ He was still inspiring me; from childhood to present.
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Tag: Lord of the Rings
Not Just ‘Hamilton’: Broadway Geekery
Hamilton is a history geeks dream come true, but what other Broadway shows have nerdy, quirky, and geeky themes?
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5 Booming Booths at Emerald City Comicon 2016
Here are just a few of the incredible shops at ECCC that you can also browse through from the comfort of your computer chair.
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Fund This! One Campaign to Rule Them All!
GeekMom Samantha finds the one campaign to rule them all in this special edition of Fund This!
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Eight Geeky Crochet and Knitting Patterns to Get Started On
As the weather cools, it’s time to break out your hooks and needles to work on some new geeky crochet and knitting projects!
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Which Lego Set Is Age Appropriate?
Looking to start your child’s Lego adventure but not sure where to begin? GeekMom Sarah looks at the pros and cons of the new Lego Juniors line.
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Take A Geeky Pub Crawl St. Patrick’s Day With DIY Pub Signs
These easy pub signs will keep your kitchen looking cool to the bitter end… or lager end.
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Lego Rivendell Wows at BrickCon 2013
An elaborate Lego version of Rivendell debuted at BrickCon 2013, delighting conference attendees and Tolkien fans.
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Who Was Your Sam?
After finishing an epic read a-loud of Lord of the Rings with two other families, I reflect on the life journey we all experienced during that time, and the “Sams” that got us through.
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The Art of Charles Thurston
Recently, I discovered the art of Charles Thurston. He makes some wonderful little parodies of classic children’s tales.
Continue Reading6 Gripes About The Hobbit That Aren’t About the 48 fps
I liked the movie. I did. But I liked it in the same guilt-inducing way that I might really like good fan fiction. It had old friends, it was familiar, it played to my most beloved hopes and dreams concerning hobbits and dwarves and adventures.
Continue ReadingMy Precious: Adventures with the Lego Lord of the Rings Video Game
Unlike some games that ease you into the play, this game starts with a boss fight – reliving the battle of Sauron from the movie introduction. Talk about epic!
Continue ReadingHobbits Make Best Airline Safety Video Ever
Air New Zealand has what are probably the best airline safety videos ever. Heck, who knew I’d even want to watch a safety video when not strapped into a seat with no choice. This one features some great cameos. I’ve always wanted to visit New Zealand one day, and now I know what airline I’d choose. Well played.
Continue ReadingCelebrating Simple Hobbits: September 22nd, Frodo and Bilbo’s Birthday
When September 22 came around on Elendor, it was A Very Big Deal. Frodo and Bilbo’s Birthday was one of the highlights of every game year.
Continue ReadingFourteen Fictional Foods You Can’t Have (And Recipes For Them)
Our favorite fictional worlds are often fantastically full of fantasy flavors–some better than others. It’s hard to resist trying to create Earthly versions of them, so why try? Here are fourteen foods from fiction and ways to make them yourself, along with three you can find without much invention.
Continue ReadingEven Geek Parents Can Embarrass Their Geek Kids
I was always a geek growing up and that was thanks in large part to the fact that my dad is a huge geek himself. One of my earliest memories is sitting on his lap in this old, brown chair we had as he read Lord of the Rings to me. My dad is super […]
Continue ReadingGeeky Novel Word Counts–How Long Are You In For?
Earlier this week, I found myself in a discussion about the lengths of various novels. It was spurred by two similar conversations I’ve found myself in repeatedly, based on the recent Game of Thrones TV show and the release of the final Harry Potter film. They go like this: Game of Thrones Harry Potter Friend: […]
Continue ReadingThe Third Rise Of Barad-Dur
Lord of the Rings fans know that Barad-Duris the fortress that Sauron built. It was partially destroyed at the end of the Second Age but since Isildur failed in destroying the one ring, the castle’s foundations remained. Being scrappy, Sauron used his minions to rebuild it. When his all powerful ring was tossed into Mount […]
Continue ReadingThe Top 25 Ways You Know You’re A GeekMom
What is it that sets a Geek Mom apart from the mundane mass of mothers? Have you ever questioned if you qualify? To really know if you are part of this proud parental pack of geeks, read on… As soon as your daughter’s hair was long enough, you put it in Leia buns. You make […]
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