By: Terra Clarke Olsen [This article originally appeared in Seattle Weekly.] I wrote this article ages ago (…okay, not ages, but it feels like a lifetime ago), but sadly, I still find it relevant. Far too often, really. I wanted to share it on my blog with those who have been on this geektastic journey […]
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July 02
The Unicorn Files: From a Model’s POV
posted by tspofnutmeg
By: Meg Humphrey What most people who know me through conventions and fan communities don’t know is that I’m actually quite shy. When I’m out of my element, I tend to feel pretty embarrassed for no reason and have a hard time striking up or keeping conversations. Even places I think I might be okay, […]
October 29
Geeky Nursery Inspiration
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO As I previously mentioned, my husband and I are expecting a youngster in December. We’re currently working on the baby room, and, perhaps not surprisingly, the toughest part has been picking out the proper decor (perhaps second in toughness only to picking a name). Shopping online and in baby stores, everything is very…”baby.” By that […]
October 27
Ray Rice Costumes Emerge During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO Over the weekend, I saw a couple’s Halloween costume online that outraged me—a husband and wife, in blackface, dressed as Ray and Janay Rice. Racist AND misogynist. Wonderful. But, for some naive reason, I figured this was the work of one dumbass couple. What I was not prepared for was the flurry of […]
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
posted by terraolsen
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 13
Honoring Robin Williams
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen Two days ago, the world lost a bright light. Robin William’s death stunned the world, and many people, myself included, had the same reaction: “No. No, this can’t be real. It’s a fake report….it has to be….” But then more and more news sources started reporting it, and the reality and […]
August 08
Geeky Baby: Society6, One Stop Onesie Shopping
posted by terraolsen
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 […]