SoHo Shares the Love on International Women’s Day
Dawn AllcotFashion brand Love, Bonito recognizes the beauty of New York women on International Women’s Day with SoHo art installation.
Musings
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Why Cobra Kai Kept Me in Front of the TV for Two Weekends Straight
Johnny or Daniel? Cobra Kai truly is a deep cut.
Can Geeks Be Jocks? – Adopting Fitness As a Lifestyle
In middle school and high school, nerd or geek equated with “smart but socially awkward.” But can geeks also be jocks? Can you be geekishly passionate about your pursuit of fitness?
The Ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide for 2020
GTG’s founding team combined passions to brainstorm and compile the Ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide.
5 Easy Ways to Shop Small This Holiday Season
Here at GTG, we try to shop local whenever possible – from supporting our local coffee houses and restaurants to buying through Etsy, local boutiques, or even our friends with Facebook pages showcasing their handcrafted wares. Read our tips to Shop Small this holiday season!
How To Decide If You Actually Need To Buy That Notebook
Git! Guestsby Anna Lindwasser If you’re like most creative types, you probably own a truly disconcerting number of notebooks. Doubly so if you’re a nerd. You’re probably buying notebooks just because your favorite Naruto character is on the cover. Of course, that doesn’t mean you’re going to stop buying notebooks until you’ve filled up all your…
Comet TV Delivers Sci-Fi Classics for Traditional Geeks
As time went on, there was very little traditional Sci Fi or Fantasy and Horror left on the SyFy channel. Comet TV pretty much fills any gaps in classic sci-fi TV shows you may want to watch right now.
Raising Makers: The “Sustainable” School Project
TJ AllcotMy daughter’s school project involved building a musical instrument out of recycled materials. We may have gone a little overboard.
Tips for Working at Home with Kids
Many parents and guardians right now have been given the option – or a directive – to work remotely. They set up a corner of a spare bedroom as an office or set up shop at the kitchen table. They connected to the company’s virtual network. They created a nice backdrop for video conferences –…
Are You Ready to Be Home with Your Kids for Two Weeks or More Due to COVID-19?
Are you homeschooling your kids due to school closures amidst COVID-19? Do you have a daily schedule in place?
Fortnite Rickrolled the World: This Is What I Learned From It
Last month, Fortnite “Rickrolled” the world. And it got me thinking about the ‘80s: the music, the movies, the media, and the trends.
Disney World with Toddlers: Is the Magic Worth the Struggle?
Many parents avoid doing Disney World with toddlers. But you could be missing magical memories if you wait until they are older.
Geek Attracts Geek: What it Means to Find Your Fandom Family
Sarah WoodWe all need connections to people like ourselves. Geekiness is like a pheremone. We find each other. Find your fandom family.
How Cross-Generational Geekdom Brings Geeks Together
Geekdom has no generational limits, and it’s not a new thing. Fandom has given me the chance to bond with people way outside my age group.
When (and Why) Did Geek Culture Become Mainstream?
Even though geek media has been usurped (or, at least, borrowed or shared) by casual mainstream fans, there is still a quality that sets geeks apart.
Why We Need Happiness Right Now
As mainstream media is saturated with bad news, our favorite shows and movies embrace the lighter side of life. Geek Travel Guide thinks we need a little happiness right now.
What Being a Geek Means to Me | Rae Redford
Rae RedfordBeing a geek isn’t about what fandom we’re in or the universes that we love. Being a geek is about the connections that those geekdoms gift us.
What Being a Geek Means to Me | Dawn Allcot
Geeks have always been the counterculture. We find comfort in strange new worlds and in sharing our passions with others who are like us.
What Being a Geek Means to Me | Sarah Wood
Being a geek is showing a secret part of yourself. There’s no time you see more of someone than when they’re showing you what they love.
What Being a Geek Means to Me | Chandi Gilbert
Chandi GilbertBeing a geek was a bad thing in the ’90s. Then found friends who understood my language. There was no longer a torturous incompatibility in my source code.