Category Archives: Geek Culture

Nerd Goings On in #YEG

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Summer, I think it is safe to say, is finally here.  I know nothing is official until June, but the blue skies, blazing sun and my totally coincidental bright red sunburn (you win this time, Daystar!) lead me to accept … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for May 2

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

May already!  If, like me, you are not only trying to get to the weekend but anticipating celebrating Cinco de Mayo, you deserve this extra large helping of links to occupy your mind.  I’m a giver.  You’re welcome. – Anyone … Continue reading →

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The State of Renaissance Dork

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Things are afoot here in the world of the Renaissance Dork, so I thought I’d take a moment and catch everybody up on a few things.  Never fear, we are a long way from the dreaded “it’s been fun, peace … Continue reading →

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Geek Fit: When You Just Don’t Wanna

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I can tell you with complete honesty that, as much as I look forward to the day I am back to being sleek and fit, some days I just do not want to work out.  I’m sure you’re familiar with … Continue reading →

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Great News and Graphic Content

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

We’ll get to an upcoming nerd event in a second, but first I wanted to share something.  I posted a little while back about Spider Robinson’s daughter Terri Luanna and her fight against cancer.  Last week Spider took the time to … Continue reading →

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GM Advice: Letting Go of “No”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

If you’ve been game mastering for a while, the word “no” can start to feel like a comfortable old friend.  After all, you spend your sessions riding herd on players, who often have the impulse control of Ritalin-deprived, sugar-soaked 10-year-olds…or … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for April 11

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Good morrow, fair gentles!  The apex of the weekly grind is upon us, as we struggle through to the downhill slide into the weekend.  Please let these links ease your passage… – If I were a teacher, this is the … Continue reading →

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Nerdiness Afoot in YEG

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Ahoy, nerdlings!  Winter seems to have passed us by and it is time to shake off our hibernation and get out into the world.  Conveniently, your fellow geeks are running events  firmly in your wheelhouse.  So give yourself a shake, … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for March 21

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Having survived both the Ides of March (et tu, Dorkus?) and Drunken Irish Stereotype Day, I have a pretty spiffy batch of links for your enjoyment.  So let us spring forward and get to it! – Some people take their … Continue reading →

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Geek & Sundry

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

As a geek in the Age of Geeks, every day there is some new nerdy thing offered up for my amusement.  Links, images, movies, tv shows; the dork train is pulling out of the station and everyone is trying to … Continue reading →

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