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Author: Patricia Vollmer

Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 16 & 18, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist who works for the U.S. Air Force in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.

Enter For A Chance To Win An Entire Fleet Of Snap Ships!

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020Patricia Vollmer

Win a complete collection of Snap Ships in GeekDad’s Sweepstakes.

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Happy National Weatherperson’s Day!

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020Patricia Vollmer

National Weatherperson’s Day is on February 5th in the United States, honoring John Jeffries, one of the first Americans to take weather observations.

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Halloween 2019: Repurpose Jeans and Shoes for a Funny Trick

October 21, 2019October 20, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Repurpose your kids’ old jeans and shoes for a funny Halloween “trick” for your yard.

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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Swings to Blu-Ray TODAY

October 1, 2019September 30, 2019Patricia Vollmer

GeekMom Patricia gives us the low down on her favorite extras on the digital and Blu-ray releases of ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ now available everywhere!

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ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2: Product Review

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019Patricia Vollmer

The ConnectSense Smart Outlet 2 now works with all of the major IoT services and might be a great starter device if you want to delve into the world of Smart Home technology.

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5 Reasons to Own ‘Avengers: Endgame’ on Blu-Ray or Digital

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Patricia Vollmer3

The Blu-ray and digital download for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is filled with great added content, including a touching tribute to Stan Lee and his 22 cameos.

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SDCC 2019: 5 Reasons Why ‘The Terror: Infamy’ is Relevant Television

August 12, 2019August 11, 2019Patricia Vollmer

‘The Terror: Infamy’ premieres Monday, August 12th on AMC TV.

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SDCC: The Art of Waiting in Line

August 10, 2019August 9, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia waxes poetic about her experiences waiting in lines at SDCC 2019.

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SDCC 2019: Why ‘Superstore’ Is the Comedy We All Need Right Now

July 28, 2019July 27, 2019Patricia Vollmer

‘Superstore’ is one of Patricia’s favorite comedies; she was thrilled to get to participate in their fan events at San Diego Comic Con!

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SDCC: Patricia Powwows With Plankton and Patrick…and Vince Waller of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’

July 25, 2019July 24, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia chatted with cast and crew of ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ about teen video gaming, Automated Dialogue Replacement, and 20 years of laughter for kids and adults alike.

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SDCC 2019: Patricia’s Favorite Cosplay

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia saw some great cosplay during SDCC 2019. Check out her gallery of favorites.

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GeekMom Patricia at San Diego Comic Con: Day 3

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019Patricia Vollmer

GeekMom Patricia’s 3rd day at San Diego Comic Con was her busiest yet, but the most exciting of the week!

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GeekMom Patricia at San Diego Comic Con: Day 2

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia’s Day 2 included some “her time”, browsing fun experiences in the exhibit hall and getting souvenirs for her husband and sons. She also was part of the first glimpses of the AMC series ‘The Terror: Infamy.’

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GeekMom Patricia at San Diego Comic Con: Day 1

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019Patricia Vollmer1

GeekMom Patricia’s first couple of days at San Diego Comic Con have been met with awe and serious geekiness!

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Apollo 50th: My Family’s Saturn V Obsession

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019Patricia Vollmer7

Patricia’s family has a geeky obsession with the Saturn V rocket. After all, there has been nothing else in existence to carry humans out of low-earth orbit.

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Live Action ‘Mulan’ Teaser Trailer Revealed…In Full Wuxia Glory

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Reading Time: 1 minute

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Apollo 50th: The Best T-Shirt Ever to Celebrate

July 8, 2019July 7, 2019Patricia Vollmer

John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech imploring America to set her sight on landing on the moon is one of the most inspirational speeches in American history. I’m proud to wear the quote on my back, quite literally, to celebrate #apollo50th.

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Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: Ming-Na Wen and Asian Representation in Hollywood

June 26, 2019June 25, 2019Patricia Vollmer

The sparkling Ming-Na Wen addresses Asian representation in Hollywood during her Spotlight panel at Denver Pop Culture Con.

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Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: ‘Back to the Future’ Reunion Panel

June 13, 2019June 12, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Tom Wilson and Christopher Lloyd discuss what a ‘Back to the Future IV’ plot might be like, and tell other time travel tales at Denver Pop Culture Con.

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Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: Day 2 Diary

June 6, 2019June 5, 2019Patricia Vollmer

Patricia shares her Denver Pop Culture Con experiences on Day 2.

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