Happy National Weatherperson’s Day!
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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Author: Patricia Vollmer
Patricia Vollmer is the proud mother of two sons, ages 14 & 17, who are as geeky as she is. She's been writing for the Geek Family Network since 2011. She is a meteorologist currently teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy, 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.
Halloween 2019: Repurpose Jeans and Shoes for a Funny Trick
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
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
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
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
‘The Terror: Infamy’ premieres Monday, August 12th on AMC TV.
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SDCC: The Art of Waiting in Line
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
‘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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Apollo 50th: The Best T-Shirt Ever to Celebrate
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
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
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
Patricia shares her Denver Pop Culture Con experiences on Day 2.
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Denver Pop Culture Con 2019: Day 1 Diary
Patricia reports on Day 1 of Denver Pop Culture Con.
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