Between the Bookends Jan ’17: Princesses and a Python
With a new year comes new beginnings, & while we await some of the things this year has to offer there’s nothing better to wait with than a good book.
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Now for Something Completely Different: Trusting My Teen to Babysit
How John Cleese, Eric Idle, and a fob watch helped me make it through leaving my kids “home alone” for the first time.
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Things I’ve Learned from Terry Jones and His Tales
Python alumnus may be losing his ability to tell new tales, but his existing stories will continue to inspire readers of all ages.
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Defending the Fart Joke
Sometimes, there simply is no better bridge builder than sophomoric humor.
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Towel Day: 42 Occurrences of The Number 42 in Pop Culture
Any good geek knows that the answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is 42, but were you aware just how often that number has crept up in pop culture? From apartment numbers to Hurley numbers, dates to car registrations, the number 42 is everywhere when you start looking hard enough. Here are 42 examples of the number turning up in pop culture.
Continue ReadingA New Monty Python App – Let The Rampant Quoting Begin!
On March 6th, the blu-ray version of the beloved and oft quoted film Monty Python And The Holy Grail hits shelves. To celebrate, the folks at Melcher Media are releasing an iPad app that animates the 28 day production of the 1970’s film. Check out the deets here on Venture Beat! Yay! A spanking! A […]
Continue ReadingGeekMom Talk Like a Pirate Day!: Ahoy Matey, No Parlay In These Rules
Many moons ago, before the onslaught of home ownership and parenthood, when flexible income and free time were to be had in abundance, ah good times, I’m sorry where was I? Back in the day, my husband and I used to play a lot of games. My husband is a board game geek, and I […]
Continue ReadingHoly Flying Circus: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Monty Python’s Life of Brian
For years Monty Python’s Life of Brian has been followed by controversy and debate. The comedy about a man named Brian Cohen who is mistaken for the Messiah was criticized by many church leaders and banned in several countries. Well, that debate is about to get revved up again with Holy Flying Circus, a […]
Continue ReadingThe Unsinkable Starship Titanic
A few years ago, I inherited some of my dad’s book collection when my mum decided to have a clear out. Included in the books were all five volumes of Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy “trilogy.” I couldn’t wait to read them. As a child, I had been brought up watching the 1981 […]
Continue ReadingSpam! Spam! Spam! Spam!
On Christmas morning, I noticed that my stocking was very heavy and stuffed to the top. I began to pull out its contents: rice, sheets of nori, furikake, mirin… Hmm, was I going to learn how to make my own sushi? And then I pulled out the last two items, a can of Spam and […]
Continue ReadingStorm And Paul Is Their Cover Band Name
They are the opening band. I have yet to throw my panties on the stage – but when I do, they will be unique and geeky. My husband introduced me to the The Captain’s Wife’s Lament and Nun Fight a couple of years ago. When I heard these songs, by two guys who have obvious musical talent, I was an […]
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