Musings

Raising Makers: The “Sustainable” School Project

My daughter's school project involved building a musical instrument out of recycled materials. We may have gone a little overboard.

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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?

4 years ago

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,…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Geek Attracts Geek: What it Means to Find Your Fandom Family

We all need connections to people like ourselves. Geekiness is like a pheremone. We find each other. Find your fandom…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

What Being a Geek Means to Me | Rae Redford

Being a geek isn’t about what fandom we’re in or the universes that we love. Being a geek is about…

4 years ago