By: TCO Halloween is only a week away! If you don’t have a costume yet, don’t fret. There is still time to create something fabulous. Here are a few of my favorite DIY costumes that require little time (and hopefully resources). (And of course I had to kick-off the post with Beyonce’s awesome DIY costume.) […]
Tag Archives: Geeky
September 29
National Coffee Day & Geeky Mugs
posted by terraolsen
BY: TCO As a Seattleite, I’ve been bred to cherish coffee in all its glory. I’ve been drinking the java since I was around 9 years old (decaf, of course…although I still think it might have stunted my growth), and have been obsessing over it ever since. If you share my obsession, check out these locations that are […]
September 24
How To Be A Star Wars fan As A Black Girl Nerd
posted by terraolsen
By: Dr. Gina Moore-Sanders [This post originally appeared on one of our favorite geeky blogs, Black Girl Nerds. Be sure to check them out and subscribe!] Star Wars is my first fandom and I LOVE IT! The number of Black girls and women at Star Wars conventions are miniscule compared to that in other fandoms. It […]
September 22
Hobbit Day
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO Happy Hobbit Day! September 22nd marks both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthdays. And of course, all week is known as Tolkien Week! On this week, I like to try and watch/read all things Tolkien, while of course indulging in food in true Hobbit fashion (any excuse for second breakfast)! Check out this site for […]
September 15
Sesame Street: Still Rocking It
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO Last week I posted/shared three different Sesame Street skits. Oh, and my intended audience for these shares? Adults. They were too adorable-how could I not?! Although 45 years old, Sesame Street is still proving to be a trusted source for parents to entertain and teach our youth, while also entertaining a demographic much […]
September 03
Science Fiction Rules the Runway
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen [This article originally appeared in the September issue of Pastoral Magazine.] It’s a good year to be a geek: there are more geeky movies than ever before, with new titles constantly being announced, and comic conventions and their influence continue to grow. Pop culture has fully embraced it’s geek side, and […]
August 29
No Badge? No Problem. PAX Prime 2014 for Non-Attendees
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO PAX Prime kicks off today with a schedule so full, it’s going to be hard for attendees to decide which things to prioritize. But what about the rest of us who couldn’t make it to PAX this year (including myself)? We might not be able to attend all the panels or walk the […]
August 25
RIP Attenborough, Jurassic Park Legend
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO We lost a legend this weekend — Lord Richard Attenborough died just five days short of his 91st birthday. Although Attenborough had been in poor health since his stroke in 2008, he lived a fruitful life. One full of love, art, and kindness. A talented man, Attenborough was an actor, producer, and director. He […]
August 18
Geeky Garden Decor
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Regardless if you have a green-thumb or not*, these geeky gardening accessories are the perfect addition to your outdoor or indoor garden area. Succulent Monster by ShamefulSquid; $49 Chemistry Watering Globes by CarolynChemistry; $20 Star Wars Lawn Ornament by ThinkGeek; $39.99 Mario Garden Decorations by BurritoPrincess; $5 Dominoes […]
August 08
Geeky Baby: Society6, One Stop Onesie Shopping
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Well dear readers, you’re going to find a lot more baby and kid oriented geek posts on Have You Nerd from now on because I’m about to take that crazy journey called motherhood. Needless to say, I’ve started looking at baby clothes and toys far more often than ever before. And while there […]
August 06
Vicious and Vulgar: A New Sherlock Play
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By: Leah Zoller *Contains minor spoilers for Vicious and Vulgar; links contain spoilers for season 3 of BBC Sherlock. BBC Sherlock recently announced the filming dates for its fourth season, with a Christmas special to be filmed in January 2015. The long hiatuses are both a curse and a blessing that in some ways defines […]
August 04
Featured Podcast: Crit Juice
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen If you’ve never listened to an RPG podcast, it’s time you discovered Crit Juice, a magical realm of fantasy and booze that will leave you laughing. Crit Juice is a podcast that features comedians and actors playing Dungeons and Dragons…while drinking. The storytelling and interaction between the players is simply […]