Monthly Archives: February 2012

Humpday Links for February 22

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

There is some happenings and doings around the ‘net this week, so let us get to it.  But first and most important, please help Spider Robinson if you can.  Update:  Jan Schroeder has begun the Graceful Woman Warrior auction on … Continue reading →

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The Dawn of YEGGEEK

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Edmonton has a rich and active geek community.  In fact there are very few facets of geekdom that are not represented in some capacity; sci-fi literature, comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, Star Trek, Star Wars, LARPing…the list goes on.  There is … Continue reading →

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Spider Robinson Needs Our Help

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

While many writers have given me ideas and inspiration, there are only a few authors that have shaped the way I think to any significant degree.  Spider Robinson is one of those authors.  Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon had the effect of … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for February 15

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Happy Post-VDay!  Once again that foolishness is behind us for another year, and we can get on with important things…once you waste some time with these links. Priority Update:  A good man and a great Canadian writer, Spider Robinson, needs … Continue reading →

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Public Displays of Nerdery (and where to find them)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

There is nerdery afoot and aflight in the city of Edmonton!  And you need to get out there and take part, lest your nerd cred atrophy over these long winter months.  To forestall any nerd-cred shrinkage, why not take in … Continue reading →

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Stay Calm and Keep Gaming

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

So my Twitter feeds and internets were abuzz and a-bothered today over a poll over at Legend & Lore.  Seems Monte and the team were wondering what aspects of prior D&D editions would the community like to see carried forward … Continue reading →

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Friday Guest Post: Bookmonkey

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

A while back I asked for guest post submissions, and from now on I’ll be throwing them up on Fridays as they come in.  I still have room for plenty more, so if you have something you want to talk … Continue reading →

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Update: The Year of the Con

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Those of you in my inner circle (anyone who reads the blog even once) will know that I declared 2012 The Year of the Con.  I am still on track to attend more cons this year than I have in … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for February 1

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

A new year, a new month, a new batch of humpday links.  The symmetry surely do boggle the mind, don’t it? – Right after the Walking Dead premiere, you can watch the new Kevin Smith joint Comic Book Men.  I … Continue reading →

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