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Patricia Vollmer

Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two emerging geek sons, ages 13 & 15. She is a meteorologist with the Air Force Reserve and is currently assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Patricia blogs about her family's nomadic military life at Ground Control to Major Mom. Home is always where the Air Force sends her family, which is currently in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hobbies include running, despite no one chasing her, sharing her love for Disney and Star Wars, and exploring the world with her boys. Ask her why the sky is blue at your own risk.

14 Reasons Why You Need a Copy Of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Of Your Very Own

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
14 Reasons Why You Need a Copy Of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Of Your Very Own

The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s’ bonus features on the Blu-ray and digital versions are finally something worth writing about! Patricia gives us the scoop. Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, TV and Movies

Geek Links: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain’s Official Portraits Will Melt Your Heart

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Geek Links: NASA Astronaut Anne McClain’s Official Portraits Will Melt Your Heart

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain’s official photos demonstrate her work-life balance. Courtesy: Business Insider Read More

Filed Under: Family

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ With a Photo Homage

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ With a Photo Homage

“I like to see a man of advancing years throwing caution to the wind. It’s inspiring in a way.” “My years are not advancing as fast as you might think.” Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, TV and Movies

What Happened to Youth Sports Just for Fun?

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 6 Comments
What Happened to Youth Sports Just for Fun?

GeekMom Patricia waxes boldly about her family’s youth sports situation. Read More

Filed Under: Family, Featured

That Moment You Realize Your Teen Sons Can Watch ‘Dunkirk’ With You

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 2 Comments
That Moment You Realize Your Teen Sons Can Watch ‘Dunkirk’ With You

Could our teenage sons handle Dunkirk? After all, a teenager loses his life, and I have to admit I was pretty anxious when I left the theater in July. Read More

Filed Under: Family, Featured, TV and Movies

‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’: Ticket Giveaway!

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’: Ticket Giveaway!

Reading Time: 1 minute Image credit: GKIDS Films GeekDad is proud to offer a quick-turn giveaway for a pair of free tickets to see Mary and the Witch’s Flower at your favorite U.S. Fathom Events theater on Thursday, January 18th. Act fast, the giveaway window is only a short time! Entries will close at 6am,… Read More

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‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’: Coming Soon to U.S. Theaters!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’: Coming Soon to U.S. Theaters!

Reading Time: 1 minuteImage credit: GKIDS Films Where are my Studio Ghibli fans? – Read the Full Post on GeekDad Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, GeekDad

The Most Last Minute Gift Idea Ever: The ConnectSense Smart Outlet

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
The Most Last Minute Gift Idea Ever: The ConnectSense Smart Outlet

The ConnectSense Smart Outlet is easy to setup — hub-free! — and control with Siri and Apple HomeKit. Read More

Filed Under: GeekMom, Household Gadgets, Reviews

STEM + Stand-Up Comedy = Peer Revue!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
STEM + Stand-Up Comedy = Peer Revue!

Follow Patricia on her journey through the Peer Revue process, transforming from science geek to… stand-up comedy sensation? Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom, Science

6 Ways ‘Cars 3’ Brought Back Memories

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
6 Ways ‘Cars 3’ Brought Back Memories

Patricia explains how ‘Cars 3′ brought back numerous memories about her sons’ love of the franchise. Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, GeekMom, Reviews, TV and Movies

Talk Like a Pirate Day: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ on Digital Today!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Talk Like a Pirate Day: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ on Digital Today!

Y’arrrrrr! Today ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ hits the bandwidth with its digital release. Patricia shares her favorite bonus features. Read More

Filed Under: GeekMom, TV and Movies

7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Vietnam War’ on PBS

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Vietnam War’ on PBS

The 10-part documentary ‘The Vietnam War’ starts on Sunday night on PBS. Will you watch it with your kids? Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, GeekMom, TV and Movies

Is Changing the Prop Rules Mid-Con Okay?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 6 Comments

Partway through the event, the Denver Comic Con event authorities changed the prop weapons policy to ban replica guns. Was the mid-event change worth it? Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, Entertainment, GeekMom

Denver Comic Con 2017: Family Cosplay Roundup

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Denver Comic Con 2017: Family Cosplay Roundup

Patricia shares her favorite family cosplay and discusses cosplay trends at this year’s Denver Comic Con. Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom

Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 3 Report

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 3 Comments
Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 3 Report

Patricia discusses her observations from the last day of Denver Comic Con. Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom

Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 2 Report

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Denver Comic Con 2017 – Day 2 Report

Patricia gives a recap of her experiences at Denver Comic Con on Day 2. Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom

Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Denver Comic Con 2017: Last Minute Family Tips!

Patricia’s excited for Denver Comic Con this weekend! Come find her in costume Saturday for a GeekMom/GeekDad sticker, while supplies last! Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom

Denver Comic Con Bound? Understand This Year’s Security Changes

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
Denver Comic Con Bound? Understand This Year’s Security Changes

Are you Denver Comic Con bound (give us a shout out if you are!)? Be sure to plan ahead for the changes in registration, security, and prop checks for this year’s event. Read More

Filed Under: Conventions, GeekMom

Enjoy the Magic of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Digital and Blu-ray

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 1 Comment

Patricia shares her thoughts on the live-action Blu-ray/digital download release. Read More

Filed Under: GeekMom, TV and Movies

10 Things Parents Should Know About DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Patricia Vollmer • 0 Comments
10 Things Parents Should Know About DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’

While DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’ is rated G, parents should be aware of some of the almost PG scenes. Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, GeekMom, TV and Movies
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