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# Pure Geekery

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- [Self-Emptying Robot Vacuums are a Game Changer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2021/04/12/self-emptying-robot-vacuums-are-a-game-changer/) - Over the past decade, I've had a few versions of the robot vacuum. I've never been very impressed with them. They got stuck, they'd stop because the bin was full, they never seemed to get the carpets and rugs clean. But I'd see one on Woot and think, maybe this time will be different. It
- [My Evolving Smart Home](https://www.puregeekery.net/2020/12/09/my-evolving-smart-home/) - Back in 2015 I gave a bit of insight into my home automation system using SmartThings….and then never said another word about it. It's time I corrected that. The Limits of SmartThings Truth is, I didn't stick with SmartThings for terribly long. SmartThings was a great starter system, and one I'd still recommend to someone
- [I've Been: Giving My Road Bike A Makeover](https://www.puregeekery.net/2020/01/23/ive-been-giving-my-road-bike-a-makeover/) - As I've written before, play is very important to me, it's even part of my self-care. And one of my favorite ways to play is on my bike. But as much as I love to bike riding, I didn't love my actual bike. The fit was a bit off. The brakes were uncomfortable to reach.
- [Product Review: Garmin Vivoactive 4/4s](https://www.puregeekery.net/2019/11/07/product-review-garmin-vivoactive-4-4s/) - This is the kind of data that helps make sleep tracking worth it, especially if you can find pattern. For me, the pattern is snacking too close to bed means I don't get as much rest from sleep. An easy thing to change. Period Tracking Technically, this isn't new to the Vivoactive 4/4s. They added
- [Product Review: Goodr Sunglasses](https://www.puregeekery.net/2019/09/13/review-goodr-sunglasses/) - We all hate ads, and how everything we do online is tracked to feed us more of them. Sometimes, the ads are so laser focused you can't help but to click. That's how I found Goodr sunglasses. Goodr makes sunglasses that are designed for either running, cycling, golfing, or what they call "beast" (which is
- [Jenna Duffy is My Life Coach](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/28/jenna-duffy-life-coach/) - Update: The previous title of this post used the term "spirit animal" which is appropriative and not cool. I apologize to any who may have felt I was making light of their beliefs. I've been reading more comic books since my library got Hoopla. One I particularly enjoyed was Gotham City Sirens. It was kitschy
- [Watching: Tidying Up with Marie Kondo](https://www.puregeekery.net/2019/01/18/watching-tidying-up-with-marie-kondo/) - Before Marie Kondo's show Tidying Up debuted on Netflix on January 1st, the only awareness I had of the KonMari method was watching Emily Gilmore declare her dining room chairs no longer brought her joy. One of my favorite scenes from the Gilmore Girls revival, but not really something that would get me interested in
- [I love my ridiculous remote.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/10/09/i-love-my-ridiculous-remote/) - Update 12/20/2018: Logitech has disabled local APIs for their Harmony remote. I can no longer recommend this product. In the recent past, I scoffed at expensive remotes. I remember about five years ago, scoffing at my husband when he bought at $90 smart remote during a Woot Off (to be fair, it was the ESPN branded
- [Book Review: Out There: The Wildest Stories from Outside Magazine](https://www.puregeekery.net/2018/06/06/book-review-out-there/) - I’ve never been a reader of Outside Magazine. I’ve read some of their pieces when someone shared them. And I knew it's where authors like Jon Krakauer got their start. But when I see the magazine on the shelf it seems so focused on gear, which isn’t really an interest of mine. When I saw
- [Product Review: Garmin Vivoactive 3](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/11/21/product-review-garmin-vivoactive-3/) - Back in July I bought the Garmin Vivoactive smartwatch. I liked the device well enough, but the style was a major drawback. I started referring to it as "Michael Scott's Plasma" because of how ridiculous it looked like on my wrist. But as silly as it looked, I liked the device for what it was,
- [Stop Exercising. Start Playing.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2018/04/04/stop-exercising-start-playing/) - Note: This post talks about exercise, and the pressure put on us to be "fit" to society's standards. If this is the kind of thing that triggers you, here's some goats in pajamas to check out instead. Society puts a lot of value on the size and shape of our bodies. Everywhere we look there's someone telling
- [Book Review: The Sky is Yours](https://www.puregeekery.net/2018/03/12/book-review-sky/) - I don't like to review books I don't finish. I don't think it's fair to the author. It could be their book just wasn't for me. Or there might be a part further in that brings the whole thing together. But since I received The Sky Is Yours as a review copy, I have to
- [Bullet Journal: One Year Later](https://www.puregeekery.net/2018/01/19/bullet-journal-one-year-later/) - I started my first bullet journal in October of 2016, making 2017 my first complete year with one. Being able to evolve the system to meet my needs is the primary reason I've actually stuck with it. I started with the original format, moved on something more elaborate and time-consuming, and now I'm using something in-between.
- [Fitness Trackers are Inaccurate. And it Doesn't Matter.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2018/01/03/fitness-tracker-accuracy-doesnt-matter/) - "Fitness Trackers are Inaccurate" is a headline you'll see frequently in the coming months. It is New Year's Resolution time, and people are resolving to "get in shape" or "lose weight." (A better resolution is "be healthier," without the focus on appearance. But that's a different topic.) Fitness tracker manufacturers love to cash in on people's
- [A Week With the Pebble Time Round](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/11/20/a-week-with-the-pebble-time-round/) - In 2012, a Kickstarter launched for the Pebble watch. I wanted it immediately. The idea of having a watch that would send alerts from my phone was still novel at the time. The only smart watch I remember before this was the Microsoft MSDN watch, which didn’t run well and cost $60 a month to
- [Goodbye Pebble](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/12/15/goodbye-pebble/) - As of December 7th, Pebble is officially no more. Their intellectual property was purchased by FitBit, who won't be issuing any updates for the Pebble ecosystem. I love my Pebble Time Round. It isn't a "smart watch for women," but in my mind it's the only smartwatch truly designed with women in mind. And the
- [Product Review: Timex IQ+ Move](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/05/30/product-review-timex-iq-move/) - I loved my Pebble Time Round smartwatch, and I was really bummed when it was announced that FitBit had purchased Pebble. The purchase meant there would be no more updates to the Pebble. A shame because the watch did have some bugs like not always updating the weather, and occasionally losing steps. Things that could
- [A Year With a Smartwatch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/10/year-with-smartwatch/) - A little over a year ago I bought a smartwatch. I'd wanted one a while, and when Pebble announced their Round I jumped on it. I wasn't really sure what I expected from a smartwatch. I figured maybe I'd know when my phone rang (and I do), or that I'd use it to control my SmartThings
- [Product Review: Garmin Vivoactive](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/08/23/product-review-garmin-vivoactive/) - After I posted my review of my Timex IQ+ Move, a friend started asking me questions about smartwatches. As I discussed the pros and cons of various platforms with him, I found myself missing an actual smart watch. Or at least a watch with some smart capabilities. When I saw the Garmin Vivoactive could be
- [Smartwatch Use Cases](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/09/27/smartwatch-use-cases/) - It seems everyone loves to argue about what gadget platform is better. Just last week when Claire and I were at Books and Brews, she mentioned her new Android phone and some dude had to chime in with an "iPhone is better." Here's the thing though, there is no "better" once you get past "does
- [Initial Thoughts: Vivoactive 3, FitBit Ionic, Samsung Gear Sport](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/09/08/initial-thoughts-vivoactive-3-fitbit-ionic-samsung-gear-sport/) - The IFA Conference just wrapped up, and three new smartwatches were announced that caught my eye. The Fitbit Ionic, Samsung Gear Sport, and Garmin Vivoactive 3. After reading up on them, this is my general feeling on each. Keep in mind, these aren't out yet so I haven't even seen them in person. And since
- [Felt Pen Showdown](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/07/13/felt-pen-showdown/) - When I started journaling, I tried a bunch of different pens and found felt pens to be my favorite. Specifically, Papermate Flair Ultra Fine pens. Never one to leave well enough alone though, I had to try more. Papermate Flair Ultra Fine The Papermate Flair Ultra Fine were my initial favorite, but they’ve since fallen.
- [Try ALL The Pens!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/02/01/try-all-the-pens/) - Have I mentioned how hyper-focus can be weird? If not, hyper-focus can be weird. It can cause you to really focus on something that doesn't really matter. Most recently, I hyper-focused on pens. Pens weren't really something I gave a ton of thought to before this. I've always been a big fan of the pencil.
- [Why I Love the Bullet Journal](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/03/why-i-love-the-bullet-journal/) - If you spend any time on Pinterest or Instagram, at some point you'll come across bullet journals. These beautiful, elaborate, artsy journals that people have obviously spent a ton of time on. And while they were something I wished I could do, they never seemed like a thing for me. But the name "bullet journal"
- [Bullet Journal Update](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/04/11/bullet-journal-update/) - About six months ago I jumped on the bullet journal bandwagon. I'm happy to say, I'm still using it daily. The flexibility of the method allows me to change how my planning and journal pages are used as time goes on. If I want to try something for a month, I can. And if it
- [Bullet Journal Supplies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/02/24/bullet-journal-supplies/) - A few weeks ago I wrote about my quest for the perfect pen, and I was surprised how much people were interested in pens. In the Pure Geekery Facebook group people started sharing what pens they use and why. In light of that, I thought I'd share with you my complete list of supplies I
- [Book Review: Fire on the Track](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/12/27/book-review-fire-on-the-track/) - Fire on the Track: Betty Robinson and the Triumph of the Early Olympic Women by Roseanne Montillo was a book that caught my eye instantly when I saw it on Blogging For Books. A story about women changing what being feminine means? While they did something previously reserved for men? A tale of disaster and recovery
- [What is Geek Culture?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/12/20/what-is-geek-culture/) - This week, it seems everyone is excited about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. There's merchandise everywhere ranging from t-shirts and toys to razors and shower heads. And for the first time, it's really struck me. Geek culture is now just pop culture. This has been years in the making of course. The MCU in theaters. The
- [I've Been: Trail Running](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/12/11/ive-been-trail-running/) - I have never liked running. Not even a little bit. It hurts. It's boring. The treadmill makes me feel like a hamster. And outside it is usually either too hot or too cold. But then for some reason I got the idea that I should go trail running. Basically, running on hiking trails. And it
- [Product Review: Ritual Vitamins](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/07/19/product-review-ritual-vitamins/) - I've been spending time focusing on my health lately, and part of that was reevaluating my daily multi-vitamin. I have been taking GNC Women's Ultra Mega Energy & Metabolism for years now, even though I know they aren't the best for me (they have caffeine, which I don't love). As I was researching I came
- [I am not a Xennial.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/11/14/i-am-not-a-xennial/) - Once again the term "Xennial" is being tossed around. It's supposed to be a term for those born between 1977 and 1985 (I was born in '86. Close enough). Basically if you didn't get the internet until high school or college, then you're "Xennial." I'm seeing my peers share articles like the one above all
- [Product Review: A Record of My Vinyl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/11/08/product-review-record-of-my-vinyl/) - When I saw the "A Record of My Vinyl" journal on Blogging For Books I was skeptical. I keep track of my collection in Discogs, which makes it very easy to search on the go. But, sometimes it can be slow if my phone is acting up or my data signal isn't strong. I thought
- [Book Review: The Physics of Everyday Things](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/10/25/book-review-physics-everyday-things/) - The Physics of Everyday Things by James Kakalios seemed like a book that I should really enjoy. I love learning details about things we take for granted. But I just couldn't get into it. I started reading it in August and it just didn't catch my interest. I skimmed it and moved it to my
- [Book Review: How Music Works](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/08/12/book-review-how-music-works/) - How Music Works by David Byrne (founder of Talking Heads) is the second book of the same title I've read in recent years. I read John Powell's How Music Works back in the summer of 2015. That book covers the sciencey side of music. How a note is made and why they work together. It's funny
- [Reach Out To Your Friends With Jerk Brain](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/08/04/reach-friends-jerk-brain/) - Jerk brain? Jerk brain. I'm fortunate in that my friends are all very open about their particular illnesses. And when one of them was detailing the ways she was currently feeling, the only thing I could think of saying was "brains are jerks." We've since used the term "jerk brain" as a catch-all term. (Although
- [Catching Up: Supergirl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/06/29/catching-up-supergirl/) - Warning: Spoilers below I'm hooked on the CW's Arrowverse. I realize it's super corny, and it is basically a prime time soap opera but I love it anyway. (I was hooked on Nashville and Empire for a while, so maybe I have a type.) But I really wasn't able to get into Supergirl on CBS. A
- [We Don't Deserve You Diana](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/06/08/dont-deserve-diana/) - I was nervous about the Wonder Woman movie. Diana was finally getting her own movie, and it had to be perfect. This wasn't going to be Daredevil where it goes bad but the character ends up with his own Netflix show. Or Green Lantern, where it was shrugged off as "well, DC just can't do
- [Where Have All The Sidekicks Gone?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/07/where-have-all-the-sidekicks-gone/) - To the tune of Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? Where is my Willow? Where are her witchy skills? Where is my Dr. Watson? Where have all the sidekicks gone? When Claire found out I had never watched Gilmore Girls, she was horrified. And when it started streaming on Netflix, I knew it was finally time.
- [Book Review: The Moth Presents All These Wonders](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/04/20/book-review-moth-presents-wonders/) - The Moth is a nonprofit that's dedicated to storytelling. They host events with different themes and have a podcast and radio show. It comes off to me as TED meets StoryCorps. When I requested The Moth Presents All These Wonders, I had no idea what The Moth was. I just saw it was a collection
- [Audiobook Sources](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/03/02/audiobook-sources/) - Back in November, I wrote about how I'm getting more interested in audiobooks. After which a friend messaged me asking for my favorite audiobook source. If one person had that question I'm sure more of you do as well. These are my two primary sources, now that Shelfie is shutting down: The Library The library
- [Book Review: Hag-Seed](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/02/14/book-review-hag-seed/) - I enjoy Shakespeare, especially retelling of Shakespeare. After all the Bard wrote for the people, and I like to think he'd appreciate his stories still being adapted to this day. So when I saw Hag-Seed, a retelling of The Tempest by Margret Atwood, was available for review, I reserved my copy. I'm not familiar with
- [New Month Resolutions](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/01/19/new-month-resolutions/) - I realize this post is three weeks too late, but this year I've decided not to do New Year's resolutions. Like most people, my good intentions fall away come the spring and I'm lucky if I even remember what they were by summer. Long term goals have never been my strong suit, but I'm great
- [Book Review: Beyond Surrender](https://www.puregeekery.net/2017/01/12/book-review-beyond-surrender/) - It's always bittersweet when one of your favorite series ends. And with Beyond Surrender, I'm there with my favorite romance series. Even though the women who write as Kit Rocha are going to continue stories in this universe, leaving these characters is the kind of bummer we're all used to. That being said, Beyond Surrender
- [2016: A Reminder to Live](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/12/29/2016-reminder-live/) - 2016 was a rough year as far as celebrity deaths go. We started in January with David Bowie's death right after his latest album Blackstar. And most recently we lost Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds this week. Not only did 2016 seem like it took more of our stars, it also seemed like it took
- [Rory is a Millennial Cautionary Tale (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/12/21/rory-is-millennial-cautionary-tale/) - I'm going to work under the assumption anyone who wanted to watch Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life has already done so. If you don't fall into that group, and care about spoilers, you should stop reading now. I should also point out I have a different relationship with this show than many of
- [Why I Love the Library](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/12/05/why-i-love-the-library/) - The internet is full of people who get mad over the silliest of things. The most mind-boggling one I've seen recently is someone complaining about libraries of all things. A librarian friend posted the cartoon to the right, and he just went off. He started with the typical "who needs a library card when we've
- [A Look Back at National Writing Month...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/30/look-back-national-writing-month/) - At the beginning of the month, I set myself a modest goal. Write one post every weekday for the month of November, although I probably should have clarified "weekday" didn't include the holiday. I missed three days of the month. Not great, but not horrible either. I had assumed the reason I didn't update the
- [10 Things I've Learned About 3D Printing](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/22/things-ive-learned-3d-printing/) - Since I picked up an inexpensive 3D printer from Monoprice, and have been printing all the things. Getting started in 3D printing isn’t as daunting as you’d think. I was even able to start getting decent prints the first week. It’s getting from “decent” to “good” that take some work. Getting to good has been
- [Rewatching: The Office](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/21/rewatching-the-office/) - When I'm doing things around the house, I like to rewatch some of my favorite sitcoms. Shows that I know well enough, and are simple enough, that I can drift in-and-out of easily. Right now, I'm in process of re-watching The Office, and I've noticed a few things I missed the first time. Jim and
- [5 On Friday: Five Books Worth a Listen](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/18/5-friday-five-books-worth-listen/) - You guys know I read a lot. Heck, a good amount of my posts this year have been about books in some form or another. And while I enjoy traditional dead-tree book or eBook, I've gained a new appreciation for audio books as well. When I tell people this, they say something like "I could never
- [Book Review: David Bowie Retrospective and Coloring Book](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/17/david-bowie-coloring-book/) - As the adult coloring book trend reaches critical mass, there are coloring books for nearly everything. The David Bowie Retrospective and Coloring Book is the first one I've seen also claim to be a retrospective. And honestly, it's a little disappointing on both fronts. As a Coloring Book Most of the adult coloring books I've
- [Let's Get Mechanical](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/16/lets-get-mechanical/) - Like most people who work at a computer all day, I have some repetitive strain injury (RSI) issues. Using a vertical mouse was a great step towards lessening the pain. As was working these muscles in a different way by playing guitar. But my keyboard has still been a pain point. Up until recently I
- [3D Printer Update](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/14/3d-printer-update/) - Back in April I told you about my new 3D printing hobby. I figure some of you might be considering giving a 3D printer as a gift this holiday, so an update might be helpful. Spoiler alert: I still love it. Modifications I've modified my printer since you've seen it last. The screws kept coming
- [5 on Friday: More Feel Good Stories](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/11/more-feel-good-stories/) - There are a lot of people scared and hurting right now. And I hate having to see my friends feel this way, knowing there's nothing I can say to make them feel better. So I'm going to do the only thing I know how to do, provide distraction. So once again, here are five feel-good
- [The Filter Bubble](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/09/the-filter-bubble/) - As the hour grew late last night, many people were truly shocked at the way the election was shaping up. It was against what all the pollsters had said. And more visibly, it was against what they saw in their respective news feeds. And therein lies part of the problem. Algorithms determine what we see.
- [Be Kind](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/08/be-kind/) - At 6:00pm tonight, our say in the 2016 election will be complete. There will almost certainly be challenges to the result, so I don't want to say this will all be over. But there will be nothing more we can do. This has been a nasty election year, more so than any in my memory.
- [2016 Reading Challenge](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/07/2016-reading-challenge/) - It's a bit early to go through what I read this year, it is only November, but I've hit my reading challenge for the year so now seems as good a time as any! Over the course of the year I read 54 books, two of which I did not finish (God's Eye View and Emotional
- [5 on Friday: Feel Good Stories](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/04/5-friday-feel-good-stories/) - It has been a bit of a rough week for me. And a rough few months for all of us as we get towards the end of the 2016 election. I don't know about you, but I could use a pick-me-up. Here are five feel good stories: The official Wonder Woman trailer was released. I'm
- [Book Review: Weapons Of Math Destruction](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/02/book-review-weapons-math-destruction/) - Algorithms are everywhere in our lives. And while I can appreciate the way they can make life easier, they've also always made me somewhat uncomfortable. Not just in the "invasion of privacy" way either, although that is certainly a concern. In her book Weapons of Math Destruction, data scientist Cathy O'Neil (aka the Math Babe) has
- [Happy National Writing Month!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/11/01/happy-national-writing-month/) - Ok, I'm not sure if November is actually national writing month. I know it's National Novel Writing Month. And from that, BlogHer created National Blog Posting Month. It's a time we're all encouraged to focus on our writing. So really, it might as well be "national writing month." It's in that spirit that I'm creating a
- [On Headphone Jacks...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/09/09/on-headphone-jacks/) - After months of rumors Apple has officially released a phone without a 3.5mm (headphone) jack. Of course, everyone is upset about it. What about my wired headphones? An adapter? What if I want to charge my phone while I listen to music? This is ridiculous! I'm switching to Android! (Hate to break it to you,
- [Book Review: Dark Matter](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/08/23/book-review-dark-matter/) - Dark Matter is another book I requested for review thanks to Haley over at I Lay Reading. And much like Haley, I’m having trouble trying to write a review for this book without posting spoilers. So this review is a short one. Dark Matter opens with physics professor Jason Dessen being kidnapped, injected with something, and waking up to
- [In defense of my Indiana home...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/08/16/8098/) - I grew up an hour north of Indianapolis. Bachelors from Ball State (ChirpChirp!) and masters from Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!). I cheer on every major and minor sports team from my home state. I love our museums and our parks and being a tourist in my own back yard. I've lived and traveled all over
- [Book Review: Party of One](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/07/18/book-review-party-of-one/) - When I saw Party of One on the Blogging for Books “available for request” page, I became intrigued. Like most people who were teenagers in the early 00’s, I spent my after school hours glued to MTV and Total Request Live. Most of the time, Carson Daly hosted the show. But every once in a while, Dave Holmes would
- [Join Me At TechPoint’s League of Xtraordinary Programmers!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/07/11/techpoint-league-of-xtraordinary-programmers/) - One of my favorite things about Gen Con is how much the entire city of Indianapolis gets into the spirit. Restaurants transform into geeky havens. There are game tables wherever you look. And local companies run events that might be of interest to Gen Con attendees. One event that I’m particularly looking forward to is TechPoint’s League
- [Creating a Functional Guest Room](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/07/05/creating-functional-guest-room/) - Having a guest room has always been something I have mixed feelings on. On one hand, I want to open my home up to friends and family. On the other, I don’t want to sink money into a room that we won’t use. A common idea I’ve seen around the web is the home office with a
- [Book Review: He Wanted The Moon](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/06/22/book-review-he-wanted-the-moon/) - Haley from I Lay Reading recommended He Wanted the Moon by Mimi Baird to me, and from the time I started to read it was clear why. He Wanted the Moon is part scientific narrative and part memoir. (Both are types of non-fiction I thoroughly enjoy.) The book chronicles part of the time that Dr. Perry
- [We Are Orlando. Somos Orlando.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/06/14/we-are-orlando/) - I believe in the power of words. I've been trying to find the right words to express my grief over the mass shooting, the worst in our history since Wounded Knee, at a gay nightclub in Orlando.... and nothing comes. The LGBTQ community has worked their collective asses off just to be seen as human. They have spread
- [Replacing My Converse: Keen + Inserts](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/29/replacing-my-converse-keen-inserts/) - A month ago I went to the doctor with ankle pain, pain I assumed was caused from either skating or the running regimen I’d started. Come to find out, the culprit was more likely my beloved Converse. Years of wearing shoes with no arches had strained my achilles tendon. Sadly, it was time to replace
- [Replacing My Converse](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/30/replacing-my-converse/) - Converse are the unofficial shoe of the geek. The perfect shoe for my narrow, flat feet. Or so I thought. I went to the doctor with a stabbing pain in my ankle/heel that would not let up. Ended up being tendonitis of the Achilles tendon. Most likely caused by my chronic wearing of shoes with
- [The Truth Is Not Out There](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/05/18/the-truth-is-not-out-there/) - Fox has announced they’re bringing back The X-Files, a move I’m unsurprised by after the finale of the six episode special. And something that after watching those six episodes, I do not want. When I was a kid, I watched the X-Files with no lights on,dans la maison, hoping the smokey man was in this
- [Turns Out, I'm A CD Collector](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/05/09/im-cd-collector/) - A couple of years ago, I bought a turntable and rediscovered a love of music. The vinyl medium made me sit and listen to an entire record, in a way I hadn’t done since I was in high school. This was the reason, along with realizing how much money I’d spent on things I don’t
- [No, I Don't Need "Meternity Leave"](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/05/02/no-dont-need-meternity-leave/) - Last week, Meghann Foye wrote a post for the New York Post website declaring her desire for “Meternity Leave.” Which is apparently a “vacation” to “find yourself” just like new moms get! As a childfree woman, Foye’s article makes me furious. First, Foye argues that only women need “meternity.” Which is incredibly insulting! Second, she
- [Art and ADHD](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/04/28/art-and-adhd/) - One of the frustrating things about ADHD is how much your symptoms can vary day-to-day. Your brain processes inputs differently than most people, and the way it handles changes in routine is different too (or at least I feel like it is). It can be hard to keep yourself balanced. The most common suggestion to
- [App Review: Telegram](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/04/14/app-review-telegram/) - Chatting with friends online has started to become a bit of a pain. There are so many platforms, many of which are device exclusive. If they work with Android, they won’t work with iOS. If they work on mobile, they won’t work on the desktop. I’ve always ended up feeding Facebook all my conversations on
- [Book Review: The Fold](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/04/01/book-review-fold/) - I feel I’ve said it time and time again when I write a science fiction book review, but I am so happy to be reading something that doesn’t take place in a dystopian society. Don’t get me wrong, I love those stories. But so much of sci-fi is that anymore, that something new (even if
- [Defending the Man of Steel](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/01/07/defending-the-man-of-steel/) - I recently re-watched Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel because it was New Year’s Eve, my wife was asleep, and I wanted to see if my opinion of it shortly after it came out (in which I rather liked it) held up. It did. Oh, sure, a few of the Marvel-verse movies over the last
- [I've Been: 3D Printing All The Things](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/04/08/ive-3d-printing-things/) - A 3D printer is one of those gadgets I’ve wanted for a while, but haven’t been able to justify. But the prices have kept going down, and I kept finding cool little widgets, and finally pulled the trigger when I saw Monoprice has a $350 version (affiliate link). And since then I’ve been 3D printing
- [I Fracking Love My Chromebook](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/03/24/fracking-love-chromebook/) - Guys, I fracking love my Chromebook. When I bought my phone, I knew I wasn’t planning on getting another tablet. My phone is big enough to fit most my tablet use cases at this point, and tablets are expensive. I still wanted a “couch device,” and had planned on buying a new laptop. Then my
- [iOrange-E Cable/Adapter Mega Review](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/03/22/iorange-e-cableadapter-mega-review/) - I’m not usually one to go for expensive cables. As long as it meets spec, and has a decent connector, I’m pretty happy. But that’s the trick with USB-C right now. It’s new, and there are a lot of cables flooding the market that are not actually made to spec. It was such a problem,
- [Home Automation: 1 Year Later](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/11/06/home-automation-1-year-later/) - A year ago I posted about how my husband and I were going to start automating our home using the SmartThings platform. At that time, we just had two lights automated. We honestly didn’t do much with it most of the year (which is good, since Samsung didn’t provide the best upgrade path when we
- [Review: The Internet Ruined My Life](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/03/16/review-internet-ruined-life/) - After reading (and reviewing) So You've Been Publicly Shamed, I've continued to be interested in the topic of public shaming. I was happy to see that others were interested in the topic as well, and that Syfy was actually creating a series called The Internet Ruined My Life. Unfortunately, in trying to continue the conversation,
- [Nerd Cave v1.5: Why You Should Always Measure](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/03/10/nerd-cave-v1-5-why-you-should-always-measure/) - It’s been just under two years since I unveiled the Nerd Cave version 1.0. And while I’ve made several little decor changes since then, I still have one big project to really push it over to version 2.0. But, in the meantime, I thought I’d show you a little side project that is part of
- [Game Review: Futurama: Game Of Drones](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/03/03/review-futurama-game-of-drones/) - Sometime last year it was announced that a Futurama mobile game was on the way. Being a huge fan of Futurama, I was very excited about this. While I had never personally played The Simpsons: Tapped Out, I had seen it in action, and was very interested in playing a Futurama game in this style.
- [Book Review: Lights Out](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/02/25/book-review-lights-out/) - After finishing Countdown to Zero Day, I saw another book about cyberwarfare was available for review and requested it as well. Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath, written by Ted Koppel, is a look into how our nation is prepared for a cyberattack with a focus on taking down the power
- [#UnlockTheBox](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/02/23/7902/) - Back in November 2013, I wrote a post about how I really wanted to use my Xbox as a cable box. I use the device for streaming a ton of media anyway, and it'd be awesome to have everything on one device. Well now the FCC has voted to make cable companies use open standards
- [Product Review: Harry Potter Wall Decal from Decal Guru](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/30/product-review-harry-potter-wall-decal-from-decal-guru/) - Disclaimer: The Decal Guru contacted us asking for a review, and sent us the wall decal and a logo decal. This didn't impact my review. Wall decals make me nervous. The idea of putting stickers on my painstakingly painted walls does not give me the warm and fuzzies. I totally get them for apartments. A little residue
- [Movie Review: How To Be Single](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/02/10/movie-review-how-to-be-single/) - It's that time of year again- turn on the TV and you're bombarded with a never ending onslaught of jewelry, chocolate and flower commercials, demanding that you impress your sweetheart with nothing less than the perfect night. A night which wouldn't be complete without dinner and a movie. What would Valentine's be without its close
- [Book Review: Girls To The Front](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/01/27/book-review-girls-to-the-front/) - Author note: Sometimes I start a blog post and then forget about it for a while. That’s what has happened here. I actually read Girls to the Front a year ago, started the review, and forgot about it until I started looking through my “post ideas” folder on Google Drive! Oh, and while I
- [Book Review: Countdown to Zero Day](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/01/21/book-review-countdown-to-zero-day/) - I’ve had a review copy of Countdown to Zero Day sitting on my shelf for several months now. When I first requested it, I was excited because it’s not everyday a book recommended to you by a friend ends up on an “available for review list.” (Aaron, who wrote about IoT security for us, recommended
- [Renew. Restore. Reawaken.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/01/08/renew-restore-reawaken/) - We're 8 days in to the new year. One week in to a new chapter of a completely blank book. As stereotypical and played out as this may sounds, I find myself turing inward this time of year. Maybe its because I buy in to the New Year bullshit or maybe it's because I'm cold
- [Book Review: So You've Been Publicly Shamed](https://www.puregeekery.net/2016/01/06/book-review-so-youve-been-publicly-shamed/) - With the whole Holly Jones/Killroys story still unfolding over public media and right here in Indianapolis, I figured this is a prime time to review a book I read a few months back called So You've Been Publicly Shamed. The author, Jon Ronson was motivated to research the topic and write this book when he
- [Project time: Whiteboard Table](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/17/project-time-whiteboard-table/) - I have this need to reinvent myself with the seasons. There’s something about the world changing outside that makes me want to evolve inside as well. Wardrobe, hobbies, and, at the moment, my apartment. (Although, if anyone has suggestions for learning archery, I’m all ears. It’s one of my spring/summer goals to become Legolas/Katniss haha..).
- [I Made: Nesting End Tables](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/29/i-made-nesting-end-tables/) - Back in August I wrote about the beginner woodworking class I took at the Indianapolis Art Center over the summer. At the time, I had already registered for the intermediate woodworking class in the fall. The class has come and gone and once again I am incredibly happy with my experience. In the beginner class, there were
- [Nicole's 5 Favorite Books of 2015](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/31/nicoles-favorite-books-2015/) - It’s that time of year again, the time where we start reflecting and making lists. And book lists are my favorite lists to share with you. But I’ve always felt so much pressure to limit my list to books published this year. No more! Instead, I’ve decided to make this a list of my favorite
- [Merry Christmas With Love: My Favorite Gift Ever Given](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/28/merry-christmas-with-love-my-favorite-gift-ever-given/) - Being raised Jewish, even at the age of 35, Christmas still seems like a very foreign concept to me. However, there is one beautiful Christmas song that I will have a strong connection with forever, Merry Christmas With Love. Though it was apparently made famous by Clay Aiken in 2004, the song was written by
- [Building My Woodworking Skills](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/14/building-my-woodworking-skills/) - As I've been working on more and more creative projects around the house, I've come to realize how much I don't know about basic woodworking skills. While there are plenty of YouTube videos out there that show you how to do these sorts of things, I can't learn from videos. I really need a hands
- [In Defence of DC's Media Strategy](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/17/defence-dc-media-strategy/) - I’m not an avid comic book reader. I read some Supergirl in middle school and high school, some Spider-Man when the movies came out, and a few video game tie-ins. I’m starting to get more into them with the New 52 giving me a place to actually start. But overall, I’m what you’d call a
- [Cards Against Humanity: Eight Sensible Gifts For Hanukkah: Nights 1 - 3](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/14/eight-sensible-gifts-of-hanukkah-nights-1-3/) - It's that time of year again, and Cards Against Humanity is back with another (according to them, the last they are doing) gift program. This year we get the Eight Sensible Gifts For Hanukkah. Being born and raised Jewish myself, I can confirm that CAH went all out with every stereotypical Jewish humor they could think,
- [Press Release: Zeitgaiss Releases New Star Wars Mark of the Empire Series](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/15/press-release-zeitgaiss-releases-new-star-wars-mark-of-the-empire-series/) - Artist MW Gaiss also know just as Zeitgaiss, has collection of new Star Wars Prints, magnets, and stickers just in time for holiday stocking stuffers. This 2015 series, Mark of the Empire, features 3 new prints as well as 6 new stickers and magnets. They feature characters set into UPC barcodes as well as without
- [Buying Your First Turntable](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/12/08/buying-your-first-turntable/) - It’s Holiday time, and some of you may be asking for your first turntable or looking to buy one for that special someone. (It’s too late for this, but how awesome would a turntable and seven records be for Hanukkah?) But it’s hard to know what to get, especially when articles “for beginners” list $300+
- [Securing Your Internet of Things](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/11/23/securing-your-internet-of-things/) - Hi all! I'm Aaron and I've worked in Information Security (Infosec) for over 20 years. I've been a big fan of Nicole's, Claire's, and Ryan's blog posts since Pure Geekery started, and thought I would try and write a guest post on my own. I read Nicole's post about home automation and got very excited for
- [A Week with the Nexus 5X](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/11/13/a-week-with-the-nexus-5x/) - As I approached the end of my two year contract with Verizon, I started looking around at other phones. When I realized the subsidized two year contract phone no longer existed, I resolved to make my Galaxy S4 last as long as possible. And then I dropped it. (My Otterbox case was looking worse for
- [Cards Against Humanity: 12 Days Of Holiday Bullshit](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/15/cards-humanity-12-days-holiday-bullshit/) - Looking for 10 Days Or Whatever of Kwanzaa information? Check out my coverage here. In the middle of November, I was tipped off that Cards Against Humanity had launched a campaign called 12 Days Of Holiday Bullshit. If you were signed up for their mailing list, you got an email about this. I was
- [10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa Days 4-7](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/16/10-days-whatever-kwanzaa-days-4-7/) - It's been a week, since my original post about 10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa, and I have received 4 more gifts, taking me up to day 7. It's interesting considering that holidaybullshit.com only has up to day 5 posted. Without further ado, here are the contents of these packages: Day 5: The Ghost Of Kwanzaa Present
- [Nest Thermostat: Its Not For Techies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/18/nest-thermostat-not-for-techies/) - Note: This is about the second generation Nest. Google announced a newer one earlier this month with bigger screen and a more sensitive light sensor. As far as I can tell, those are the only differences. We bought a Nest thermostat on Black Friday last year, and now that I’ve had it for about a
- [Home Automation: Choosing a Platform](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/05/home-automation-choosing-platform/) - Disclaimer: We decided on and purchased SmartThings on our own. There are affiliate links that will give us a cut if you buy it though. It seems home automation is becoming the next big thing in consumer tech. It's been something enthusiasts have been playing with for years now. But with prices and difficulty decreasing, home automation is
- [Migrating to SmartThings 2.0](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/16/migrating-to-smartthings-2-0/) - About a year ago I wrote about how we started our home automation project by buying a SmartThings hub. Samsung has just now released the new version of the of the hub, and we decided to pre-order. I just finished the migration process and thought I’d let you know how it went. Why Upgrade? To
- [Music Review: Ambush Vin - SciFi Music](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/11/04/music-review-ambush-vin-scifi-music/) - I’m a sucker for concept albums. And when those concept albums branch into other media to create a story, I’m sold. So when Ambush Vin contacted us about his newest nerdcore album SciFi Music, complete with continuing ebook, comic, and music video detailing the battle, he had my attention. The passion that Vin has put
- [Advance Review: Bridge Of Spies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/10/14/advance-review-bridge-of-spies/) - Spoiler-Free! On Monday evening, I saw an advance screening of the new Steven Spielberg/Tom Hanks movie, Bridge Of Spies. There were two things that really surprised me about this screening. Almost no one was there. Advance screening are usually popular events, yet the theater was maybe half-full at most. The thing I enjoyed most
- [Some Thoughts On The Muppets](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/28/some-thoughts-on-the-muppets/) - I eagerly watched the premiere of The Muppets last week, along with many other people. I've been surprised at the backlash the show has received. Reviewers are claiming the show is too mature, perverted, and that this incarnation of The Muppets is "raping their childhood." Anyone crying out things like this likely has not seen
- [Product Review: Jerry the Bear](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/22/product-review-jerry-the-bear/) - From re-enacting their favourite characters to learning how to do a cartwheel (a skill I never mastered), kids figure out their world and their problems through play. Often using their their dolls, action figures, and stuffed animals, kids explore the positive aspects of their lives (relationships with friends, scientific principles, and the world outside), as well as
- [I Took The Rocksmith 60 Day Challenge](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/11/i-took-the-rocksmith-60-day-challenge/) - Note: There are two versions of Rocksmith. There is the original Rocksmith and Rocksmith 2014. I play the newer Rocksmith 2014, but will just be referring to it as Rocksmith in this post because Ubisoft has said it’s a replacement not a sequel. Oh and while I'm making a note. I bought Rocksmith on my
- [Product Review: Green Bean Delivery](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/19/product-review-green-bean-delivery/) - Growing up we had a milk box on our back porch. We would get delicious things like chocolate milk and popsicles delivered, and probably more but they didn't stick in my memory because they definitely weren't as tasty. As I got older, the delivery stopped and the tin box became a hiding place, a toy
- [Service Review: Ipsy Box](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/29/service-review-ipsy-box/) - Disclaimer: I subscribed to the ipsy box on my own, and we don't have any affiliate links in the review. The only thing I'll get if you subscribe from here is "ipsy points" which is a program to earn free product that's open for anyone who subscribes. It's time for another subscription box review! It seems like
- [Guest Post: A look back at Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/03/guest-post-a-look-back-at-gen-con/) - Hello dear readers! I've been taking a bit of a sabbatical from blogging this summer, working on some other projects in my life and taking time to just be me. One of the things I've done is check out different cons around the area, enjoying the experience of something new. I don't often get to
- [Apple, Photoshop, and Focusing on the Wrong Thing](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/14/apple-photoshop-and-focusing-on-the-wrong-thing/) - I’m over most of the big product announcements companies do anymore. I don’t need to watch a company parade it’s new thing out for two hours when I can read about what they’re releasing in a fraction of that time. I don’t care for the spectacle, just the specs. So when Apple had their annual
- [Building an Entryway (and a Bench!)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/31/building-an-entryway-and-a-bench/) - My entry way has been kind of bland since we moved in. It had the same cheap console table we bought from Target when we moved into our first house (pro tip: changing the handles on those makes them look so much nicer). And that was it. This wouldn’t be so bad, but the entryway
- [Product Review: UBSound Fighter In-Ear Headphones](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/01/product-review-ubsound-fighter-in-ear-headphones/) - I am not typically someone who uses in-ear headphones. Since I sit at a desk most of the day, I prefer the comfort and sound of an over-ear pair. However, I do always like to have a pair of in-ear handy. They’re great for hanging out by the pool in the summer (over-ear would get
- [Ex Machina: Nicole's Take (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/25/ex-machina-nicoles-take-spoilers/) - When I rented Ex Machina this weekend, I wasn't planning on writing a review on it. After all, Ryan covered it when he saw it in the theatre. But, Ryan was restrained by making his review spoiler-free. (Since the movie was released in theatres in April, and on DVD in July I think it’s fair to
- [We Watched 50 Shades of Grey So You Don't Have To (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/29/we-watched-50-shades-of-grey-so-you-dont-have-to-spoilers/) - Claire and I hold the belief that if you want to mock something, you must have read/watched/played it first. It's why she's read all the Twilight books and why I (attempted) to watch the movie. With this in mind, we poured some bourbon on Friday night and watched the 50 Shades of Grey movie. I
- [Book Review: The Martian](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/09/04/book-review-the-martian/) - The Martian has been getting high praise from the geek community for a while now, which isn’t surprising at all. It is a story about astronaut Mark Watney, who ends up stranded on Mars during a mission and must use his skills, knowledge, and wit to survive. This is the kind of thing geek dreams
- [Book Review: Armada by Ernest Cline](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/03/book-review-armada-by-ernest-cline/) - Let's get this out of the way first: No, this is not as good as Ready Player One. Ready Player One was a story that felt new, a different approach to sci-fi. Armada isn't that. However, it's still a good book in it's own right. Armanda is the story of Zach Lightman, a teenager who is ranked
- [Planning the Nerd Cave](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/27/planning-nerd-cave/) - The massive undertaking of painting the living room is complete! I'll have pictures and a post for you once we get all the post-holiday cleanup done, but for now it's time to move onto Project #2: The Nerd Cave. I was finally able to get my Xbox hooked up for the first time since listing the
- [The Zombie Run 2015: Another Awful Experience](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/24/the-zombie-run-2015-another-awful-experience/) - If you do not recall, last year I was supposed to participate in The Zombie Run. This, however, did not happen, and I went through an awful customer service experience with this run, and their parent company, Human Movement Management, which you can read all about HERE. The Zombie Run issues no refunds for canceled
- [Indie Game Alliance: Empowering Creators](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/20/indie-game-alliance-empowering-creators/) - My favorite part of Gen Con isn’t the games. It isn’t feeding off the energy of the crowd. It isn’t all the cool stuff available in the expo hall. It’s seeing the small independent game companies trying to make a name for themselves. It’s not that I don’t love big name games. I do. It’s
- [#ILookLikeAnEngineer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/08/05/ilooklikeanengineer/) - On Saturday Isis Anchalee wrote this post on Medium about how she is in fact an engineer. She had to write this piece, because she was part of an ad campaign for her employer and people found it oh-so-hard to to believe she is an engineer. You know, because she's pretty. I've written about issues like
- [Review: Pixels](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/30/review-pixels/) - I just looked it up, and the last Adam Sandler comedy I truly liked was released a month after I graduated from high school (Big Daddy). While he has delivered a couple of surprisingly solid dramatic performances since then (Punch Drunk Love, Reign Over Me), Sandler has never been able to recapture the magic of
- [Video: Get Your Geek On!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/25/video-get-your-geek-on/) - Claire talks about her entry in to the geek world. What's yours?!
- [Press Release: Cards Against Humanity Launches Desperate Bid for Attention at Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/27/press-release-cards-against-humanity-launches-desperate-bid-for-attention-at-gen-con/) - Chicago - Popular card game Cards Against Humanity announced this morning that they will be hosting a concert and comedy show during Gen Con this year, with live performances by Molly Lewis, The Doubleclicks, Paul and Storm, Cameron Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani, and more. The concert, which will take place Friday, July 31st at the Murat,
- [Review: Ant-Man (Spoiler-Free)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/20/review-ant-man-spoiler-free/) - Ant-Man is possibly Marvel's biggest gamble to date. Guardians of the Galaxy had that honor last year, and went on to become one of the most beloved movies in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Even though it contained a group of characters the mainstream audience was not the most familiar with, it took place in
- [Pure Geekery on YouTube!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/12/pure-geekery-on-youtube/) - Welcome to the new video section of Pure Geekery! Report to the comments to let us know what YOU want to see. (And yes we know the lighting sucks. I have the set/lighting guys working furiously on the set.)
- [Finding Your Tribe](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/07/01/finding-your-tribe/) - I have a confession to make. Every year I feel more and more of a disconnect from geek culture. Which is odd since it's a community I've felt a bond with since I ran around in my bathrobe pretending to be Princess Leia. And got mockingly called "computer girl" throughout school (who's laughing now, jerks).
- [Girl Talk: The Diva Cup](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/06/23/girl-talk-the-diva-cup/) - Alright boys, some of you might want to check out the archives today. Because today, we’re talking about periods. You’ve been warned. Period news has been coming across my social media feeds lately. Some of the stories are inspirational, like getting feminine hygiene products to women in countries where they can be hard to find.
- [Apps Have Made Us All OK With DRM](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/06/10/apps-have-made-us-all-ok-with-drm/) - Apple's streaming music subscription service has finally been announced (I've been waiting for this since they acquired Beats a little over a year ago). As I got to the bottom of that article, I saw a link to an article entitled Apple Music and the terrible return of DRM. Now, I think this article unfairly places blame on
- [Buon Compleanno](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/06/04/buon-compleanno/) - I spent a lot of time agonizing over what I wanted to write in this post- was it long enough, interesting enough, was the SEO good enough? Then I realized- that's what this year has taught me. To stop worrying about the rules so much. Stop trying to color inside the lines, stop worrying about
- [Book Review: Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science-and the World](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/06/08/book-review-headstrong-52-women-who-changed-science-and-the-world/) - One of my biggest problems about how we talk about women in STEM is that we act as if we aren't already here. Or if we do acknowledge women are already in these fields, we act as if it's a new thing. Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science-and the World aims to change that perception. Over 224
- [Book Review: Beyond Innocence](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/06/02/book-review-beyond-innocence/) - Disclaimer: I received a review copy of this book. I don’t get any compensation from this review, unless you click on the Amazon link in this post to buy it. I’m behind on this review, and for that dear readers I apologize. The book was released on May 20th, and I actually finished it on
- [Product Review: Microsoft Surface 2 RT](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/12/product-review-microsoft-surface-2-rt/) - Disclaimer: I picked up a Surface 2 RT on my own, with no incentive from Microsoft. There are affiliate links throughout, because #FeedABlogger. I didn't really want to call this a review, because it doesn't feel like a review to me. Or at least not a review the way we tend to do them. First
- [I’ve Been: Building Dog Beds](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/05/26/ive-been-building-dog-beds/) - I have two very, very spoiled pups. They have multiple beds throughout the house, so they always have some place comfortable to sleep. (Even if they still do end up on the furniture most the time.) Up until this point, the beds have always been the generic kind you get at the pet store. But
- [TV Marketing Has Been Spoiling Shows Lately (Spoiler-Free)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/05/15/tv-marketing-has-been-spoiling-shows-lately-spoiler-free/) - NOTE: This post is free of any spoilers for tv shows mentioned. TV marketing has become beyond sloppy. Three times in as many weeks, either a commercial or tv show's facebook account has downright spoiled the plot of it's own show for me. Just like in modern movie trailers, so much of the important plot
- [The times, they are a changin'...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/05/07/the-times-they-are-a-changin/) - Every time I post these days it seems to start with "wow it's been a long time...." I have a lot to say, but am still working on how I want to communicate it with the world. (And by world I mean our 12 readers. Hi 12 readers. You're fabulous and we appreciate you.) Ever
- [I’ve Been: Mod Podging All The Things!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/10/ive-been-mod-podging-all-the-things/) - Yup, yet another post about making things. You’ll probably keep seeing more of these for a while (added bonus, I feel way less guilty binge watching Netflix if I’m working on something). Lately I’ve been doing a more traditionally crafty thing of playing around with Mod Podge. I didn’t realize some glue could make anyone
- [Review: Avengers: Age Of Ultron (Spoiler-Free)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/05/04/review-avengers-age-of-ultron-spoiler-free/) - Avengers: Age Of Ultron came with ridiculously high expectations. After the first Avengers movie became the third highest grossing film of all time, the world learned something that a lucky cult following had known for many years: JOSS WHEDON IS A GENIUS!!! Was it possible to meet, or even exceed expectations for a sequel after the
- [Review: Ex Machina (Spoiler-free)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/05/01/review-ex-machina-spoiler-free/) - When I first saw the trailer for Ex Machina, it immediately caught my interest. The concept of AI is always fascinating to me, and it looked like this movie was going to put a dark, original twist on it. Now that I've seen it, I can report that it is a beautiful mind-frak of a
- [I Built a Floor Lamp!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/28/i-built-a-floor-lamp/) - We have a serious lack of overhead lighting in our house. Two of the three bedrooms have no overhead light at all, and no easy access to add it. The third bedroom only has overhead lighting because my husband added some the week we moved in. And while table lamps work, there's really no replacement
- [I Built an Ottoman!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/01/i-built-an-ottoman/) - After refinishing a piece of furniture my husband made, I started getting confidence in my ability to work on things. I wanted to build something, on my own. So I started looking at blogs and on Pinterest to find stuff to make. And when I saw this ottoman I thought it'd be a good first
- [I've Been: Refinishing Furniture](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/16/ive-been-refinishing-furniture/) - I’ve not been blogging a lot lately. It's not been a conscious decision, so much as I've just been finding other ways to occupy my time. So I thought I’d let you in on what I’ve been doing instead. And really this happens enough that I’m going to go ahead and give this a title as
- [Geek Craft: Wizard of Oz Cross Stitch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/29/geek-craft-wizard-of-oz-cross-stitch/) - I finished my first big cross stitch project, check it out! I found this awesome Wizard of Oz cross stitch pattern at the PixelPowerDesign etsy shop. It was easy to follow, and unlike a lot of patterns I see, it was black and white printer friendly. Update: This pattern is no longer available, but PixelPower does
- [Book Review: Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack by Andrew Schartmann](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/27/book-review-koji-kondos-super-mario-bros-soundtrack-by-andrew-schartmann/) - The music featured in video games is something I think most of us take for granted. Sure, as time goes on and soundtracks have gotten more epic we've started to pay attention. Afterall, Portal wouldn't be Portal without Still Alive. But for the most part, we don't recognize how important music is to a game. In Koji Kondo's
- [Book Review: Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music by Greg Kot](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/24/book-review-ripped-how-the-wired-generation-revolutionized-music-by-greg-kot/) - I remember when I first found out I could download music from the internet. I remember how easy it was to search for “song title download” and just have that song. And then when Napster became wide spread, how amazing it was that it was even easier. And how scary it was that labels and
- [Press Release: PDX Broadsides Set Release Date for "Aim To Misbehave"](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/23/press-release-pdx-broadsides-set-release-date-for-aim-to-misbehave/) - The PDX Broadsides, a "nerd folk" band from Portland OR, have announced May 26 as the release date for their second album, Aim To Misbehave. On that day, fans will be able to purchase the CD of geeky songs on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Aim To Misbehave covers a wide range of topics from the
- [Review: Last Man On Earth (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/23/review-last-man-on-earth-spoilers/) - I've been meaning to review Last Man On Earth for a while now. It's a good thing I did not though, as every episode that airs, my opinion changes of it. It is a very flawed show that finds funny moments here and there. To start off with, the name of the show is a
- [Managing E-Waste: What To Do With Your Old Gadgets](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/11/managing-e-waste-what-to-do-with-your-old-gadgets/) - We're in the trenches of gift giving season. Hanukkah began the evening of 11/27 and Christmas is only two weeks away. And geeks everywhere are dreaming of unwrapping a shiny new gadget. But that new shiny means your old shiny is being retired. But that leads us to the e-waste problem. E-waste is the trash
- [Great Power, Great Responsibility](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/12/great-power-great-responsibility/) - I've been thinking a lot lately about reinvention and rethinking how I approach life. It's always amazed me how one seemingly insignificant decision can so completely change your course in life. Too often we ignore the fact that we have great power over our lives, letting the whims of society blow us to and fro,
- [The Funniest Cartoon You've Never Heard Of](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/04/13/the-funniest-cartoon-youve-never-heard-of/) - In July of 2013, I wrote a review of FOX ADHD (Animation Domination High-Def). A year and half later, this block of cartoons is nothing short of a complete failure. It's switched networks from FOX to FXX, and is still practically never advertised (Hulu runs ads that it is still on FOX actually). However, in this
- [Dear Dream Builders...Listen to Dan Pallota](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/25/7282/) - Dan Pallota is calling us out. Not on environmentalism, or food habits, or our country's ridiculous obsession with the Kardashians (guilty!), but on our philanthropy. He wants us to start changing the way we think about changing the world. If you look on Facebook, charitable pages and posts are rife with complaints about charity spending on
- [iTunes Killed The Full Length Album](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/24/itunes-killed-the-full-length-album/) - Remember a time when an album was a piece of art? When the order of the songs on album mattered? When people actually bought and LISTENED to entire albums? I feel like those days are sadly long gone, and I primarily blame iTunes. When iTunes launched in the spring of 2003, it allowed for something
- [Product Review: Google Chromecast](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/02/product-review-google-chromecast/) - Update: Since this post was written, several apps have been added to Chromecast, making it more appealing. Mine also stopped working completely about a year after this was written. It's women's roller derby divisionals, that magical time of year when every weekend for a month my computer is hooked up to the TV 24/7. And while I
- [Review: The Jack and Triumph Show](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/06/review-the-jack-and-triumph-show/) - Triumph The Insult Comic Dog is by far my favorite character from The Conan O'Brien Show. Whether he's covering the premiere of Attack Of The Clones or going to a Bon Jovi concert, his brand of raw insult comedy has always cracked me up. In 2012, Triumph teamed up with 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer to take a
- [Stay hungry. Stay foolish.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/05/stay-hungry-stay-foolish/) - I've reinvented myself so many times that I've lost count. At least 4 college majors, 2 major, career changes and countless hobbies later, I've finally started to be ok with reinvention as a part of life. For a long time, I hung on to the belief that I needed to find a career and stick
- [Some Thoughts on Windows 8.1](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/27/thoughts-windows-8-1/) - My old desktop ran into some major issues last week. (My theory: antivirus ate a file.) While it'd still boot into Ubuntu, booting into Windows was not happening. It's likely something that I could have fixed...eventually...but it's been on it's last legs for a while now (it was from 2011 I believe). It was just
- [Entering The Audio Rabbit Hole....](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/03/04/entering-the-audio-rabbit-hole/) - If you've been around Pure Geekery for a little while, you know that record collecting is my new hobby. Which of course has led into trying to build up a decent audio system. Which is way harder you’d think. Audio is so subjective. Everyone has an opinion on what “the best sound” is or if
- [Product Review: Handbag of Holding](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/10/product-review-handbag-holding/) - Disclaimer: I got the Handbag of Holding free from ThinkGeek for review. There are also affiliate links in here, so if you buy it after clicking on one I get a cut. #FeedABlogger When I got a new job, I got a work laptop. Which meant my up-to-this-point perfect Ogio tablet purse was out of commission. I had
- [Product Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Over Ear Headphones (And Giveaway)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/12/product-review-sennheiser-momentum-ear-headphones/) - Disclaimer: Sennheiser provided me with these headphones for review and giveaway, this in no way affected my review. The post does contain affiliate links, #FeedABlogger. Two weeks ago, tragedy struck. My beloved Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones died after five years of loyalty (which really is pretty amazing for a pair of $30 headphones). Since I was able to keep
- [Wizard World Indianapolis 2015](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/02/18/wizard-world-indianapolis-2015/) - This past weekend, Indianapolis's first Wizard World Comic Con rolled in town. Geeks and geeky lovebirds alike celebrated Valentines weekend at the Indiana Convention Center with celebrity panels, meet and greets, and browsing the vendor booths. While the crowd was smaller than PopCon, the event space was much better suited for the size. This allowed
- [At a concert? Put down your phone.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/02/16/put-down-your-phone-concerts/) - For Valentine’s Day, my husband took me to the Bush concert. It was the first show I’ve seen at the Murat Theater (usually shows I see are in the Deluxe or Egyptian Room), and it was a blast. Even though on the map it looked like we were in the nose-bleeds (and that’s about the
- [Roots & Wings](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/02/10/7198/) - I'm baaaack! We're finally homeowners! Homesteaders! We can paint with all the colors of the wind! Ok maybe not, but after years of apartment bliss, we've finally put down roots. Much like people say something changes the moment you say "I do", something palpable shifts when those keys finally change hands. Walls are painted, furniture is arranged,
- [You are beautiful.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/02/05/beautiful/) - You. Yes, you. You are beautiful. You are beautiful without any strings attached. You aren't beautiful despite your flaws. You aren't beautiful compared to someone else. You are beautiful because you are you. And you being beautiful doesn't take away from the beauty of anyone else. There's a lot of talk of "body positivity" lately. And
- [Your fandom is not a competition.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/02/02/fandom-not-competition/) - It’s a wonderful time to be a geek. All of our geeky hobbies are starting to cross into the mainstream. You can go to the mall and pick up a sonic screwdriver! How awesome is that? But after years of being bullied for our hobbies, some of us aren’t comfortable with this turn of events.
- [You Should Be Wearing a Hockey Helmet.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/23/wearing-hockey-helmet/) - I love telling you what to do, don’t I? Last week I was telling you to use dual-factor authentication. And this week I’m telling you what kind of helmet to wear. I’m giving skating another go (currently going through the Circle City Derby Girls new skater workshop), and I’m happy to see so many hockey
- [Product Review: Ms. Marvel Necklace by Femmecraft](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/22/product-review-ms-marvel-necklace-femmecraft/) - Editor's note: The necklace reviewed in this post was provided to Pure Geekery for review purposes. Femmecraft also provided the giveaway. You know what I love about the world right now? That the more mainstream comics and superheroes and general geekiness get, the more awesome accessories I can find. These days I can't walk through a
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet: Packing Procrastination Edition](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/15/claires-top-5-things-internet-packing-procrastination-edition/) - I've been packing my house for weeks. I swear I don't think we have that much stuff for three people, but the boxes in my living room beg to differ. In the name of packing procrastination, I give you the top five awesome things on the internet that have been distracting me from packing my
- [You Should Be Using Dual Factor Authentication](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/13/you-should-be-using-dual-factor-authentication/) - Another day, another high profile social media attack, this time it’s the US Central Command Twitter and YouTube pages. Hacking these sorts of pages isn’t particularly hard, you already have one piece of information (the login or username). We haven’t heard about what tools these hackers may have used, it could have been phishing or
- [Comic Book History Lesson: Persepolis Review](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/22/comic-book-history-lesson-persepolis-review/) - My co-worker who reads comics came to me with a suggestion for two graphic novels she read as a class assignment in high school. Described to me as the story of a young girl in early 1980’s Iran who struggles with politics and expectations of women, but grows up and becomes punk, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
- [Song Blog: Bastille - Pompeii](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/09/song-blog-bastille-pompeii/) - No matter how much you tried, there was no way to get away from Bastille’s Pompeii in 2014. It was on the rock stations, the pop stations, and (of course) the top 40 stations. It was released in January 2013, and it’s still in heavy rotation (at least here and Indianapolis). There’s a good reason
- [#JeSuisCharlie](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/08/jesuischarlie/) - In times like these, I've found that simpler words are more meaningful. France, you are not alone. We stand with you. The world stands with you. We will not be afraid. #JeSuisCharlie Photo Credit: @BrookeBCnn on Twitter
- [Geek Fuel: Let your Geek Flag Fly](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/06/geek-fuel-let-geek-flag-fly/) - The world of box a month subscriptions is growing rapidly and Geek Fuel is the newest addition. Funded by a Kickstarter on November 20th, Geek Fuel comes in a $23.90 shipped per month. With a year-long subscription, the price is cut to $19.90 shipped and you get three mystery items. (There are also three-month and
- [Nicole's 2015 Resolutions](https://www.puregeekery.net/2015/01/05/7130/) - It's the start of another new year and tradition dictates that we come up with ways we want to improve ourselves in the coming year. Some argue that waiting until a specific day is silly, and that we should strive to better ourselves continuously. I understand where they're coming from, but taking a day to
- [Why Don't Women Like X?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/30/dont-women-like-x/) - I see the "why don't women like this too" question come up in enthusiast forums/blogs. I appreciate the thought, I really do. It takes a lot of self-awareness look around and say "we're missing a significant part of the population here, what can we do to fix it." That being said, I don't asking it
- [Cards Against Humanity: The Final 4 Holiday Bullshits](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/24/cards-humanity-final-4-holiday-bullshits/) - As of Monday, 12-23, I have received the last of the 12 Days of Holiday Bullshit gifts. According to http://www.holidaybullshit.com/, I definitely received a number of these gifts very out of order, and as of typing this up on Monday evening, Bullshit 12 isn't supposed to arrive until tomorrow. Here is a breakdown of the last
- [Cards Against Humanity: Holiday Bullshit 6, 7 & 8](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/21/cards-humanity-holiday-bullshit-6-7-8/) - 3 more bullshits arrived on Thursday and Friday. Something interesting has happened as well. You can go to http://www.holidaybullshit.com/ and find out what "official" day each gift you have lines up with. There are two gifts I have not received yet that are on the site (I couldn't contain myself from the spoilers, but will spare you
- [Cards Against Humanity: Holiday Bullshit Days 4 & 5](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/19/cards-humanity-holiday-bullshit-days-4-5/) - When I got home from work on Tuesday , 12-17-13, I received two more gifts! Below are the contents of bullshits 4 and 5. Bullshit 4: CLUSTERFUCK! (a brand new game by the Cards Against Humanity team) The full CLUSTERFUCK! game can be downloaded in pdf format at http://clusterfuckgame.com/ Bullshit 5: Stay
- [10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa Days 8-10](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/24/10-days-whatever-kwanzaa-days-8-10/) - My final three gifts have arrived, and here is the breakdown you are looking for! Day 9 Gift (arrived 12-18-14) Day 8 Gift (arrived 12-20-14) Day 10 Gift (arrived 12-22-14) And thus ends another quality holiday season from Cards Against Humanity. I've laughed, I've cried, I've become a landowner! Is there anything more I can really
- [Cards Against Humanity: 10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/09/cards-against-humanity-10-days-or-whatever-of-kwanzaa/) - Holiday season is here, and Cards Against Humanity is in full spirit again, this year offering 10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa! For the slightly more expensive price than last year of $15 (vs $12 last year), I will once again be getting numerous gifts in the mail throughout the month of December. In true
- [10 Days Or Whatever Of Kwanzaa: Day 'Or Whatever'](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/29/10-days-whatever-kwanzaa-day-whatever/) - Well, this was certainly unexpected. I received another gift in the mail from Cards Against Humanity on Saturday. I thought maybe I counted wrong, and this was the 10th gift they sent, but after double-checking, this is definitely the 11th gift from them, which I am deeming the "Or Whatever" gift. I've flipped through this
- [Once Upon A Time...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/18/once-upon-a-time/) - If you haven't seen Once Upon a Time yet, why are you reading about it?! Spoilers ahead, obviously. It's no secret that we love TV here at Pure Geekery. Good bad and everything in between, we're TV fanatics. Right now, the Husband, the Geekling and I are loving Once Upon A Time. Disney Princesses, magic
- [App Review: Brain Trainers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/17/app-review-brain-trainers/) - Any kind of gaming is good for your brain. Sudoku, Candy Crush, the latest AAA blockbuster, they're all based in problem solving and working through them helps keep your brain active (to varying degrees of course). Lately though, there's been a new subset of games that are designed to maximize this benefit of gaming. The
- [Review: Tyranny of Dragons](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/11/review-tyranny-dragons/) - I don't know what you guys do on your Friday nights, but here in Awesometown, we play games. We're not picky on the type of games- board, video, tabletop, reindeer. (Especially reindeer.) Right now we're at the beginning of a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign and I couldn't be more excited. Buddy the Elf is
- [Nicole Recommends: Inexpensive Headphones](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/28/nicole-recommends-inexpensive-headphones/) - Update: I've removed the Sony DR-ZX701IP. The right ear went out after about six months of office use. Unacceptable. I am not an audiophile by any stretch of the imagination. I can't fine tune my stereo, I don't can't match tones, and I certainly don't know pitch. However, I do know when something sounds awful. And
- [Product Review: Turntable Labs Record Brush](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/28/product-review-turntable-labs-record-brush/) - Disclaimer: I picked up the Turntable Labs Record Brush on my own, the only compensation I'll get is if you buy one through an affiliate link below. #FeedABlogger Around two months ago I started collecting records. And I am officially hooked. My collection is growing, and my husband has to listen to me drone on and on
- [Polk Audio 4-Shot Headphones: Beta Testers Needed](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/09/polk-audio-4-shot-headphones-beta-testers-needed/) - Although cost is no guaranty of quality, when an audio company has floor speakers going for $1,999.95 (each; if you want stereo sound, it’s going to cost you a down payment on a car) and there’s no celebrity endorser (*cough* Beats *cough*), it’s a fairly safe bet that they know their stuff. Since Polk Audio has its
- [Product Review: Motorola S11-Flex HD Wireless Headset](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/24/product-review-motorola-s11-flex-hd-wireless-headset/) - Considering that I’ve now bought this exact model twice, it seemed appropriate that I review it. Before you go getting the wrong idea in your heads: no, it didn’t break, fail, or otherwise suffer from performance issues. My dogs got out, I chased them down, and in the process, I dropped my first pair somewhere
- [Finding Fluffy: Perfecting the Playlist](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/01/finding-fluffy-perfecting-playlist/) - I spent all morning pouring over our wedding playlist. I managed to cut an 8 hour playlist down to 5 hours and change, and am putting off the task of perfectly mixing the songs for party optimization. As a kid of the 90s, the perfect playlist mix is an art that takes time, mixing the
- [Product Review: Creative Sound Blaster Roar](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/20/product-review-creative-sound-blaster-roar/) - Disclaimer: I received the Creative Sound Blaster Roar for review purposes, which in no way colors my review. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon where I get a cut if you purchase it from there. #FeedABlogger When I first told Claire that Creative was going to send me their new wireless speaker for review, her response
- [Music Review: Dimetrodon - The Doubleclicks + Giveaway](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/03/music-review-dimetrodon-doubleclicks/) - Note: We received copies of Dimetrodon for review and giveaway. Also, can I say how much I'm fangirling over the fact that The Doubleclicks asked us to review their album? THEY KNOW WHO WE ARE! Last year The Doubleclicks blew up the internet with their song "Nothing to Prove" from their album Lasers and Feelings which addressed
- [Are We Asking Our Phones to Do Too Much?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/15/asking-phones-much/) - In the midst of the iPhone 6 announcement, Apple quietly discontinued the iPod classic. It was only a matter of time really. So few people use stand alone MP3 players anymore, that it can't be profitable for Apple to still make the device. And with 128GB iPhones available, people don't even go for the storage
- [It's Not About U2](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/17/u2/) - Oh internet, how you go in phases. First, it was everyone (myself included) complaining about the U2 album showing up in their iTunes account. Now, it's everyone complaining about people complaining about the U2 album showing up in their iTunes account. Personally, I'm glad that Apple decided to do this promotion with a sub-par U2
- [App Review: Songza](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/19/app-review-songza/) - I tend to go through phases where I just want to find some new apps. I'll go through the "recommended" and "popular" categories in the app store to see what I can find. Most of the time, I'll use them once or twice and then they'll sit until I do a cleanup of my phone
- [Gift Guide: The Record Collector](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/21/gift-guide-record-collector/) - Any links to Amazon are affiliate links. And while you're doing your shopping this year, pleas consider doing Amazon shopping from this link. If you do, we get a small percentage. It's getting into the holiday season, which means it's time to start thinking about what to get for everyone on your list. It's harder than it sounds,
- [Cereal Review: Chocolate Toast Crunch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/11/cereal-review-chocolate-toast-crunch/) - For my money, Cinnamon Toast Crunch has always been the pinnacle of breakfast cereal perfection. It's great in milk. It's great dry. The last bits at the bottom of the bowl that have gotten soggy are amazing. The cinnamon-flavored milk when you're done is the taste of victory (of a not so well-balanced breakfast)! When
- [Forget it, I'm going skating.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/10/forget-im-going-skating/) - When I stopped playing roller derby two years ago (has it really been that long?), there were several factors at play. The first was my job. I was missing too many practices, and not being "there" when I actually made it to practice. Another was my two best friends stopping. And lastly, was I was
- [Gift Guide: Coworkers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/08/gift-guide-coworkers/) - Most links are affiliate links. Because #FeedABlogger. It's always hard to know what to buy your coworkers. You don't want to spend a ton of cash, because you have to buy multiples of whatever you gift. You want to keep the gifts fairly similar. And you don't want to give them crap that's just going
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet: Best Christmas Movies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/02/claires-top-5-things-on-the-internet-best-christmas-movies/) - It's that time of year again! Time for cookies, and twinkle lights, and ornaments and everyone's favourite christmas movies. To celebrate the beginning of the season, I've compiled my top five Christmas movie moments! Enjoy and share your favourites in the comments below :) (Also, I couldn't narrow it down to five, so today you
- [Words Matter.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/12/01/words-matter/) - It’s a little early for 2014 retrospective posts, but I also don’t want to wait to write this one. It’s not been a great year for internet culture. We had GamerGate. We had ShirtGate. (Seriously, let’s stop with the “gates.”) We’ve had reactions to the Michael Brown shooting, and reactions to everything that’s happened in
- [Mockingjay: Part 1](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/25/mockingjay-part-1/) - Unless you were living under a rock this weekend, it was nearly impossible to miss the rising of the Mockingjay. Katniss and her not so merry band of rebels were back in theaters, battling against the Capitol and President Snow. After the disappointment of Catching Fire, the beauty and heart shown in Mockingjay was a
- [No matter what, I will write.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/20/no-matter-will-write/) - You've probably noticed that I haven't been writing as much this month. I thought about waiting until December and then posting about how I was boycotting blogging because I think National Blog Post Month/National Novel Writing Month are ridiculously stupid. I refuse to justify either phrase's stupid abbreviation by writing them down. If you can't
- [The Internet Isn't Fun Anymore.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/17/internet-isnt-fun-anymore/) - Over the last few months, I've gotten really tired of the internet. Maybe that's a bit broad, I've really gotten tired of social networking.Which feels like all of the internet anymore. It's getting increasingly negative, and it's wearing me out. It's really getting to the point that it's not fun anymore. For me to say
- [5 on Friday: Alternatives to 50 Shades of Grey](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/08/5-friday-alternatives-to-50-shades-of-grey/) - When I wrote my post on tropes in romance novels, I promises you I was working on a list of alternatives to 50 Shades of Grey. Well dear readers, that day has come. I've read bad novel after bad novel, treadging through to find only the books I felt warranted being listed on Pure Geekery. Since I'm proposing
- [Life's short. Talk fast.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/11/lifesshorttalkfast/) - Last month, women of my generation called off work, stocked up on junk food, and camped out in front of the TV to watch the Gilmore Girls. The tv lovechild of Amy Sherman-Palladino, creator of the fabulously named Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, Gilmore Girls brought the antics and tribulations of the ridiculously close mother-daughter
- [Advance Review: Dumb And Dumber To](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/12/advance-review-dumb-dumber/) - NOTE: Spoiler-free review, only mentioning points seen in the trailers. Dumb And Dumber is a movie I never really connected with as a kid. Loving the over the top physical humor Jim Carrey brought to Fire Marshall Bill on In Living Color, Ace Ventura and The Mask, I remember actually being pretty disappointed seeing it in
- [An Ode to Netflix](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/06/ode-netflix/) - Oh Netflix. I love you. Let me count the ways. Where else can I spend my evenings binge watching Gilmore Girls and teaching the Geekling about Eva Gardner and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. What else makes it socially acceptable for me to spend my evening watching Harriet the Spy and eating embarrassing amounts of popcorn? Now I
- [Mike Tyson Mysteries: Better In Theory](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/05/mike-tyson-mysteries-better-theory/) - When the first trailer for Mike Tyson Mysteries hit the internet, I was extremely excited for it. Completely out of context clips with Tyson, Jim Rash as a ghost, and Norm MacDonald as a talking pigeon had me on the floor laughing. When put into context of an actual episode, it does not seem to
- [The Problem With Google Bookmark Manager](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/11/03/problem-google-bookmark-manager/) - A little over two weeks ago, I wrote a post about organizing your bookmarks. Google released Google Bookmark Manager last week. Of course they did. Once I find a system I like there's a new one out. It seemed like a really interesting approach. It is a Google Chrome plugin, which usually I don't like
- [Managing Your ADHD](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/31/managing-adhd/) - Prompted by a not helpful post I saw going around the internet last week, I wrote a post to help people without ADHD help their partners who do. As I was writing it, I thought of some of the things I do to help manage my symptoms. Like I said in my earlier post, medication doesn't
- [Lipstick Armour.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/30/lipstickarmour/) - It's no secret that I'm a make up junkie since the age of 5 (blame Lip Smackers, every make up girl's entrance drug). From drug stores to high-end specialty stores and mascara to nail polish, if it's make up, I've probably tried it. Love it or hate it, I have overflowing drawers and crates of
- [Let Your Geek Flag Fly: Geek Fuel Launches on Kickstarter ](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/28/let-geek-flag-fly-geek-fuel-launches-kickstarter/) - Monthly mystery box featuring the best of Geek culture launched Kickstarter campaign on Monday, October 20th Denver, CO (WEB) October 23rd, 2014 – Chaz Gray and his team of Geek culture aficionados are turning to Kickstarter to raise funds for the launch of Geek Fuel, a monthly mystery box filled with exclusive games, toys, gear,
- [So Someone You Love Has ADHD.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/24/someone-love-adhd/) - I hopped on Facebook the other day and saw an article titled "20 Things to Remember If You Love a Person with ADD." As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult (not uncommon for women) , I'm always looking to learn new things about the way my brain functions and how to improve
- [5 on Friday: Throw a Geeky BBQ With Think Geek](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/27/5-friday-throw-geeky-bbq-think-geek/) - The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It centers around hanging out with your friends and family, cooking out, having a few beers, and then watching stuff explode. It's really perfect if you think about it. Of course, when you have your friends and family over for a cook out, you're going
- [Review: Sentinels of the Multiverse](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/20/review-sentinels-of-the-multiverse/) - Today, I give you a post from my Fiance's blog, Hipsterinema. Check out what he thinks of the game Sentinels of the Multiverse. Then check out his other posts- movie and TV review with a strong dose of hipster sarcasm. While at Indy PopCon the Fiancèe and I had to chance to venture into
- [5 on Friday: ModCloth Lets You be Geek Chic by the Pool](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/18/5-on-friday-modcloth-lets-you-be-geek-chic-by-the-pool/) - FTC Disclosure Statement: This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. It's almost summer. Almost. I mean, it has to be right? Don't remind me it snowed here in Indy earlier this week. This has been the longest winter I can remember and
- [Book Review:  Greyhound](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/22/book-review-greyhound/) - When Nicole sent me the recommendation for Greyhound last week, I was both a) intrigued, because the tape on the cover reminded me of Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park, and b) concerned, because the tape on the cover reminded me of Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park... ...and let's face it. Once you read Rainbow Rowell, it's reeeeeeally hard to
- [Service Review: Vinyl Me, Please](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/21/service-review-vinyl-please/) - Shortly after I posted about my foray into the world of vinyl, I was referred to a service called Vinyl Me, Please. Vinyl Me, Please is a "surprise a month" service for record collectors. You pay $23 ($27 after shipping, at least to Indianapolis) and they send you a record. In addition to just a
- [Product Review: Citybox](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/12/product-review-citybox/) - Editor's note: Citybox provided PureGeekery with a box of goodies to review at no cost. Part of what I love about attending local geek conventions is discovering awesome new things in the area. As much as we all complain that Indy is boring, there's really a lot to do around here if you look closely.
- [Product Review: Loot Crate](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/12/product-review-loot-crate/) - Disclaimer: Loot Crate provided the July box to Pure Geekery for review. Lets face it- we geeks love fun stuff. Being able to enjoy fun, ridiculous, sometimes not even useful stuff that just makes us smile is one of the perks of being a geek. Personally, I'm a big fan of trendy geekiness- I can
- [Review: Marry Me (Pilot)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/21/review-marry-pilot/) - NBC has cracked the formula of how to get me to actually watch a romantic comedy: Make a member of The State one of the leading characters! Fill the show with other comedians I also find funny (Casey Wilson, Tim Meadows), and you've got me in for at least a couple episodes. The setup of
- [Why I Love Living in Carmel](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/20/love-living-carmel/) - I was going to write a post about how suburbs get a lot of unfair flack. But as I was looking through the Solid Gold Eats archive, I saw Sara's post on why she loves living in SoBro. And I really like this method so much better. Because really, every part of Indy has something
- [Digital Organization: Bookmarks](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/17/tale-many-bookmarks/) - I am struggling to organize my digital life. And while there are several parts I could talk about (and most likely will at some point) right now the one that bugs me the most is my bookmarks. My biggest problem is self imposed. I don't like keeping most of my bookmarks in the browser. I
- [Octobers.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/16/octobers/) - This is my favourite kind of weather- warm, rainy, at the peak of leaf season with just the right smell of fall in the air. I love boots and sweaters and haunted houses and apples and pumpkin everything and if that makes me sound a like a middle class white girl obsessed with Pinterest....well... then
- [Thoughts On AHS: Freak Show (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/14/thoughts-ahs-freak-show-spoilers/) - I have enjoyed every season of American Horror story so far. Not generally being a fan of the horror genre, I was surprised at how much the show originally grabbed my attention. I still think that season one has been the strongest, but both Asylum and Coven were solid seasons as well. Season 4, titled
- [Thoughts on The Flash pilot (Spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/13/thoughts-flash-pilot/) - The Flash premiered last week on The CW, and proved (to me) that it is possible to launch a comic book-related show with a solid foundation in a single episode. Unlike the frustrations I've had so far with Gotham, everything about The Flash clicks together very easily, telling a full, coherent story in it's first hour
- [Advance Review: The Book Of Life](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/16/advance-review-book-life/) - This review is spoiler-free, containing only plot points found in the trailers. Walking into The Book Of Life, I had a single expectation: A visually stunning movie. I'm happy to say that it exceeded my expectations in the visual department, and on top of that was so much more. The plot of The Book Of
- [The sad fate of Saturday morning cartoons](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/07/the-sad-fate-of-saturday-morning-cartoons/) - September 27th, 2014 marked the end of an era: the CW aired the last saturday morning cartoons on broadcast television. Gone are the days of eating a giant bowl of Luck Charms while laughing at the antics of Bugs and Daffy for hours on end. What will the children of the future do for entertainment?!
- [Thoughts on Gotham (spoilers)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/02/thoughts-gotham-spoilers/) - After watching the series premiere of Gotham last week, I struggled with my thoughts about it. I really wanted to like it, but just didn't. At Pure Geekery Headquarters (not so much a physical location as a group chat on facebook), we kicked around the idea of writing two differing thoughts pieces about it. Then
- [Childfree vs Parents: A Fake Fight](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/01/childfree-vs-parents-a-fake-fight/) - Everywhere I turn anymore it seems I see a post about why being childfree is the best. Or why being a mother is the best. And I'm tired of it. It's a fake battle that continues to pit women against each other. I'm approaching this whole topic as someone who is childfree, because that's the
- [Press Release: San Antonio based Balero Games announces The Game of Roaches](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/10/01/press-release-san-antonio-based-balero-games-announces-game-roaches/) - Be a creepy crawly roach trying to take over the house! Balero Games announces The Game of Roaches a new imagination filled table top game where players get to be roach characters who are trying to take over the house. Designed by a middle school science teacher, Colleen Guzman, The Game of Roaches is infested
- [It's a twister...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/30/twister/) - It's been one of those days where I feel like I'm standing in the eye of a tornado. Calm (or at least faking it well), while everything swirls around me, trying to catch and deal with what I can as it flies by. Apparently this is a good thing- very zen, or so I've heard.
- [Farewell DNN](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/29/farewell-dnn/) - On September 9th, the derby world was shocked to learn the Derby News Network (DNN) was retiring after seven years of fantastic coverage. DNN has been around nearly as long as the current incarnation of roller derby. They've seen starting on the pivot line come and go (and recently start to make an appearance again).
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet: Videos, Books, and Pandas!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/25/claires-top-5-things-internet-videos-books-pandas/) - It's the time again! Please mindlessly enjoy this awesomeness I've rounded up during hours of procrastination. 5. It's banned books week! And half of my top 10 favourite books are on this list of 12 Weird reasons for banning sci-fi books. (Though I think the author should re-educate themselves on the definition of "sci-fi")
- [Review: Tim And Eric's Bedtime Stories](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/24/review-tim-erics-bedtime-stories/) - Tim and Eric's brand of humor is definitely an acquired taste. Whether long form, like Tom Goes To The Mayor, or short-form, like the minute long skits of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job, the situations are always extremely bizarre and absurd. Taking a turn at the horror genre, Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
- [Review: Red Band Society (Pilot)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/23/review-red-band-society-pilot/) - Red Band Society is a show I wanted to hate. I thought the idea was kind of dumb when I originally saw a preview for it. As more previews aired on tv, I actually became interested in it. Then, it surprised me, and turned out to be really good. There have been many shows about
- [Celebrate Banned Books Week](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/22/celebrate-banned-books-week/) - It's Banned Book Week! This is a week to call attention to books that have been banned from libraries. (I'm partially convinced this is an attempt to get kids to read. Afterall, what better way to get a kid to do something than to tell them they can't.) Everything from To Kill a Mockingbird, to Harry
- [You Should Be Watching Manhattan](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/19/watching-manhattan/) - Right now on cable TV there is a show about the Manhattan Project focusing on the scientists involved, and one of the executive producers/writers is also a This American Life contributor. Really, that should be all I need to say to get you to go watch Manhattan. But since I'm so excited about this show
- [5 on Friday: Why I'm a Feminist](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/05/5-friday-im-feminist/) - Last month, I posted about my problems with the way we're addressing the Women Against Feminism tumblr. I told you that I feel this way even though I am a feminist myself. But why am I a feminist? 1) Because politicians suck. Let's face it, politicians serve their lobbyists more than they do their constituents.
- [Advance Review: This Is Where I Leave You](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/17/advance-review-leave/) - NOTE: Relatively Spoiler-Free review, touching on plot points shown in the trailer, and some descriptions of a few characters. I don't know if I didn't pay close enough attention to the trailers, but going into This Is Where I Leave You, I was expecting a straight up comedy. I was in no way prepared for
- [Shameless Plug: Hipsternima](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/16/shameless-plug-hipsternima/) - It's the Husband's 30th birthday! An entire day of celebrations and reminding him that it's all downhill from here. It's all out of love, I swear. :D In addition to beer, burgers (Note: I got a bacon cheese burger, he got a wrap. The waitress tried to give me his meal. Teehee.), and Legos, I'm
- [Song Blog: I Wanna Know What Love Is - Julie Ruin](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/08/song-blog-wanna-know-love-is-julie-ruin/) - I recently watched "The Punk Singer," a documentary about riot grrrl icon Kathleen Hanna. (It's on Netflix. Go watch.) And it reminded me about how much I loved Julie Ruin when I discovered it. Here was this album that had a punk rock spirit, presented in a poppy way. It turned my teenage "music can
- [Dear Internet: Stop it.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/09/dear-internet-stop/) - I'm really starting to despise the internet. From complete refusal to see any other sides to misguided attempts to "educate" friends on topics they could not possibly know about (newsflash: They probably do. You look like a dick.), Facebook and comment blogs have become almost impossible for me to watch. It used to be funny
- [Living Tiny: Redefining the American dream.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/09/02/living-tiny-redefining-american-dream/) - It's easy to get trapped in the never-ending grind of modern life. Go to school, get an apartment, get buried in loans, have kids, get married, buy a house- not necessarily in that order or quantity. The American McMansion Pleasantville dream isn't as shiny now with crippling debt and the rising expenses of daily life. Sick
- [The Zombie Run: Customer Service At It's Worst](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/26/zombie-run-worst-customer-service-ever/) - For the past three weeks, I have been looking very forward to running in and reviewing The Zombie Run. Unfortunately, the company putting this event on, Human Movement Management, made a premature decision to cancel the event that was supposed to take place Saturday, August 23rd at White River Paintball in Anderson, IN. As such,
- [An Experience With Playstation Live Chat](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/27/experience-playstation-live-chat/) - Note: There's no place (that I could find anyway) to leave feedback support. So I'm using my own platform to leave support feedback. Also, I've only used the Live Chat option. Every time I've checked the phone call wait time, it's at least thirty minutes. Aint nobody got time for that. Dear Playstation, Several years
- [Why Nothing Compares to the Mixtape.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/25/nothing-compares-to-the-mixtape/) - I've been on a books about music kick lately. Which means I've also been thinking a lot about music lately. Most recently, I've been thinking about mixtapes and why playlists just can't compare. (Speaking of which, have you read Love is a Mixtape yet? If not, stop reading this and go read that). Mixtapes were
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Putting it all together](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/21/claires-happiness-project-putting-it-all-together/) - These days I feel like the Roman goddess Iustitia: Blindfolded, armed, and barely able to keep my scales balanced. I have no idea how I got here, where I'm going, or how to keep myself from completely losing my mind. But, hey, all it's all in a day work, right? I honestly can't tell you how
- [Let's get serious about mental health...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/14/lets-get-serious-about-mental-health/) - To anyone with internet access and a functioning computer, it would be obvious that depression is on everyone's minds. From losing a childhood icon to dealing with depression and suicide in our most personal circles, it's something that has the ability affect everyone in ways never expected. The scary thing about mental illness is its
- [Tabletop Game Review: App'd](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/13/tabletop-game-review-appd/) - Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of App'd for review. At last year's Gen Con, I was flipping through the program and saw a listing for a cyberpunk card game. Well, really I didn't need to read more than that because I prefer card games and I love the cyberpunk genre. I hopped over to
- [Book Review: Beyond Addiction by Kit Rocha](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/11/book-review-beyond-addiction-kit-rocha/) - Spoiler Alert: Beyond Addiction is the fifth book in the Beyond series. This review is assuming you read books 1-4, and contains some serious spoilers for those books. There are no spoilers for Beyond Addiction though. I love the Beyond series. A dystopian erotic romance featuring a bootlegging gang with hearts of gold? Yes please!
- [So Your Partner is Going to Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/08/so-your-partner-is-going-to-gen-con/) - Gen Con starts on Thursday. (Am I the only one who's completely unprepared?) Which for most Pure Geekery readers means four days of gaming wonderfulness. But what about those of you who don't game? Or those of you who have a gaming spouse and are going to be a bachelor/bachelorette for those four days? Turns
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet: Ridiculous Video Edition](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/07/claires-top-5-things-internet-ridiculous-video-edition/) - I started a new job this week! Yay! However, that also means I need to reorganize my writing time. So bear with me for a couple weeks while I work out my new schedule! Getting used to work schedule again after two years of grad school is rough and I miss out on all the
- [The Reaction to Women Against Feminism](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/06/reaction-women-feminism/) - I'm sure you've all see the various reactions to the Women Against Feminism tubmblr. Posts calling these women misguided. Posts calling them stupid. Posts talking down to them like they are are children incapable of forming their own opinion. And a surprising number of references to them as "girls." This reaction is not cool. While
- [Do Cable Shows Take Too Much Time Off Between Seasons?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/14/cable-shows-take-much-time-seasons/) - In the past 5-10 years, cable networks have changed the playing field for how a tv season works. A show no longer needs to premiere in the fall, or consist of 22 episodes like on major networks. A cable show can premiere literally any time of the year, and generally consists of 10-13 episode seasons.
- [Guardians Of The Galaxy = Two Hour NERDGASM!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/05/guardians-galaxy-two-hour-nerdgasm/) - I was planning on that title being my entire review of Guardians of the Galaxy, but it simply does not do the movie justice. If you're a regular Pure Geekery reader, there's a very good chance you've already seen the movie. However, I'm still going to leave this review spoiler-free. Marvel took a very big
- [Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda: A good BAD movie](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/04/sharktopus-vs-pteracuda-good-bad-movie/) - Last year, the world caught Sharknado fever. If you read my review of it, you will recall that I somehow had a natural immunity to this type of fever. While the world tuned in to Sharknado 2: The Second One last Wednesday, I patiently waited for what I hoped to be the true B-movie gold
- [Product Review: Happy Cow Leather Hip Bag](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/31/product-review-happy-cow-leather-hip-bag/) - Disclaimer: I was given a Happy Cow Leather Hip Bag for review. Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved Burn Notice and Fiona's style. And hands free purses. And one day she took to Google to search for Fiona's fabulous hip bags and stumbled upon Happy Cow, an Australian company that produces
- [5 on Friday: Instagram Picture vs Reality](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/08/01/5-friday-instagram-picture-vs-reality/) - A friend of mine shared this post from Bustle, detailing what an Instagram photo pictured versus reality. In the vein of "great artists steal" here are some of my Instagram photos, what was pictured versus reality. My Xbox Avatar What it looks like: Oh hai there, just playing some games. No big. What I'm thinking:
- [#SDCC2014 Recap!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/29/sdcc2014-recap/) - Why hello there geek warriors! What have you all been up to?! I've been pretty lazy- you know, a family reunion immediately followed by a wedding, which was immediately followed by a honeymoon that included the biggest comic convention of the year. No big right? Actually, I love it. Never a dull moment! So last
- [Kindle Unlimited: Still Not as Good as Your Public Library](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/22/kindle-unlimited-still-good-public-library/) - It seems every time someone says they want a "Netflix for books" everyone laughs and says "you mean the library?" Which, is true, but not really a helpful response. But now Kindle has released Kindle Unlimited, and I can't help but think "you mean the library?" Because most metropolitan libraries already have ebooks. And at
- [Song Blog: Blink 182 - Up All Night](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/21/song-blog-blink-182-night/) - When I first heard Blink 182's latest album Neighborhoods I was surprised, in all the best ways. While their self-titled release in the early 2000's was a bit more mature than Enema of the State and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, they were still stuck in my head as the goofy pop-punk trio who made
- [5 on Friday: #Read26Indy Update](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/18/5-friday-read26indy-update/) - We're about halfway through the year, and I think it is time for an update on my #Read26Indy progress. It's actually become the #Read52Indy challenge for me. I've read 24 books already, and it seems like going a head and doubling the challenge will make it more of a challenge. It's also put me a bit
- [Extra Life Gaming Marathon for Riley](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/16/extra-life-gaming-marathon-riley/) - Regular readers will know that I enjoy games. I play some tabletop games (although admittedly they don't always catch my attention), and I spend hours every week playing video games. But what you may not know, is that I also really love sleep. Sleep is pretty much the best thing ever. I don't wake up
- [Song Blog: The Wombats - 1996](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/14/song-blog-wombats-1996/) - I'm entering the age where I not only don't know what's going on with youth culture, but I am separated from it. For example, the phrase "yolo" makes me viscerally angry. I am shocked when I see questionable fashion choices from my teen years making a comeback. (ModCloth has a whole section dedicated to 90s
- [Song Blog: Stars - The Theory of Relativity](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/02/songblog-stars-theory-relativity/) - One of the books I've been reading is Songbook by Nick Hornby. It's basically the ultimate mix tape. It's a compilation of songs, each with a few pages detailing out why the song is one of Hornby's favorites. It's a very cool idea, and a fun read. I was inspired to share some of my favorite
- [Advance Review: Let's Be Cops](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/11/advance-review-lets-cops/) - NOTE: Spoiler-free review, containing only details from released trailers Let's Be Cops is a movie that popped up out of nowhere. The first I had heard of it was around a month ago, when a trailer for it played before something else I was seeing, and it really caught my attention. A ridiculous premise, starring
- [Rant: Why Isn't Backwards Compatibility a Thing?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/09/rant-isnt-backwards-compatibility-thing/) - A few weeks ago we had a brief power outage, and thought my XBox 360 was hosed. Luckily, it ened up only being the power supply that was fried (side note: always check the grounding on your outlets). But before I figured that out, I started looking at the Xbox One and PS4. I figured
- [It's OK to Disagree](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/07/ok-disagree/) - You all (hopefully) saw Claire's post on Thursday about disconnecting. And when you saw that, you probably thought of all the places Pure Geekery is on the web. One of our readers even made us a "clog all the pipes" meme. Well that's mostly me. I am a big social networking fan. There's a reason
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Disconnecting](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/03/claires-happiness-project-disconnecting/) - Social media is important for bloggers- it's how we get our stuff out there, gain readers, and hopefully make enough money so none of us have to work a real job. However, in my personal life, I hate Facebook. Twitter, I can handle- I get news, friendly communication from fellow bloggers, and ridiculous things that
- [The Importance of Young Adult Literature](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/07/02/importance-of-young-adult-literature/) - I finished The Fault in Our Stars this past weekend, and it's the first "young adult" novel I've read in recent history that actually feels like a young adult novel. I feel that most of the time we throw the "young adult" label on books as a marketing gimmick. We attach it to any story
- [Women in STEM. We're Not Special.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/30/women-in-stem-not-special/) - On Friday I finally started listening to the Google I/O coverage. I had to wait the weekend to get my thoughts in order and not rage all of the screen. Why? Because Google basically said "Look at all the women here! Look at how awesome we are for having all these women!" And that is
- [DRM Drove Me Away From EBooks.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/25/drm-drove-away-ebooks/) - Our pool was open for one day, really more like hours, and I dropped my Kindle in. Now I have a Nook too so not all was lost. Until I remembered I couldn't get my Kindle books onto it. (Yes I know there are some legal gray areas on removing DRM. That's not the point
- [Product Review: GUNNAR Glasses](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/28/product-review-gunnar-glasses/) - First, a little background, I wear contacts and stare at a screen at least 9 hours a day at work. Usually about four or so hours in, I start rubbing my eyes. About seven hours in I have problems focusing on the screen. Not pleasant. Especially when it gets to be 12-14 hour days. I’d
- [Is "pin-up" cosplay over? I hope so.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/24/pin-cosplay-hope/) - You know what I'm bored with? Cosplay that is a pin-up or an excessively sexy (as in, there's less fabric than the SI swimsuit cover) version of something. Seriously- way to have no creativity at all. Yes, I know it takes time and crafty skill to make any costume, but every time I pull up
- [Book Review: Empire (Redemption Trilogy, Book 1)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/23/book-review-empire-redemption-trilogy-book-1/) - One thing I love about ebooks is that the format allows authors to publish their books without the backing of a strong publishing house. They allow authors to distribute and promote their work even though they have limited resources. Authors can now make those limited resources go much further. One way authors will try to get their
- [5 on Friday: The Disney Princesses You're Looking For](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/20/5-friday-disney-princesses-youre-looking/) - Sometimes it really amazes me how much stuff Disney owns. They own part of Marvel, Lucas Films, Muppet Studios, and I'm sure there are some I'm leaving off. When Disney aquired Marvel, the internet jumped on that now Leia is a Disney Princess. I say why stop there? These are the Disney Princesses you are
- [Vital Skates: Indianapolis's Home Grown Derby Shop](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/18/vital-skates-indianapoliss-home-grown-derby-shop/) - Derby skaters love their gear. Wheels (mostly). Boots. Plates. Shoestrings (you read that right). Pads. But with all the different products in the derby market, it can be hard to know what gear is the right fit (both in intended use and literal fit). Thankfully here in Indianapolis we have Vital Skates to help us
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/17/claires-top-5-things-internet-5/) - I'm loving this 90 degree weather. Even though I grew up in the midwest, I'm a warm weather gal. Give me the Cali sun year round and I'd be happy. Windows open, Burn Notice reruns, and I have all I need to spend a day making paper orchids for wedding decor. After a day of
- [Nutmeg Comic: "It's Betty and Veronica Meets Breaking Bad"](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/16/nutmeg-comic-betty-veronica-meets-breaking-bad/) - "It's Betty and Veronica meet Breaking Bad. But With baking." That's how Jackie Crofts described Nutmeg ]to me at Indy Pop Con. It's a tagline that certainly got my attention. Nutmeg is set in a high school, where we meet Cassia, the new girl at the school. We also meet her soon-to-be best friend Poppy
- [I Need Some Stronger Clippers...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/13/i-need-some-stronger-clippers/) - I don’t watch much TV. I really prefer the immersive experience of video games or books when it comes to unwinding at the end of the day. Sure, there are some shows I truly enjoy like Doctor Who, Top Gear (although I’m actually starting to prefer the US version, which I feel a little dirty
- [Shit My Husband Says: Working Late](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/16/shit-my-husband-says-working-late/) - Me: I'm going in early tomorrow and will probably be working late. Him: Again? Me: My own fault this time. Wrote a section of code, by the time I got to the end I realized it would be a pain to maintain and rewrote it. Him: Your code isn't functional or elegant. What would Code Monkey think?
- [Product Review: Café Escapes K-Cups](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/06/product-review-cafe-escapes-k-cups/) - Disclaimer: I’m a member of BzzAgent, which is a community that sends you free stuff to sample and review. I was invited to join the Café Escapes campaign, and thought you all might be interested as I assume you’re all caffeine fiends like myself. I got the K-Cups for free, along with some two dollar coupons to
- [Leveling Up: Game Over](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/28/leveling-up-game-over/) - You may have noticed I haven’t written a Leveling Up post in nearly a month. The reason is, simply, I haven’t been gaining any XP. I’ve been losing weight, but by just having a lack of appetite not from eating well. In fact, I’m eating junk just not enough of it to gain weight. I’ve
- [Can We Talk About the Mass Effect Ending?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/19/can-we-talk-about-the-mass-effect-ending/) - The end of Mass Effect caused a fandom revolt. To the degree that Bioware offered an Extended Cut DLC to offer fans some closure. This wasn't enough for some fans, but personally, I loved the ending. Argh, here there be spoilers. Remember when I said when you play old games, you have no one to
- [The Politics of the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/04/the-politics-of-the-internet/) - Pure Geekery is usually a pretty light hearted place. But I'm about to get serious. "I might actually proof read this post" serious. At game night this past weekend I was ranting about how when I post on Facebook about various internet legislation, it gets almost no attention. Even from my “political” friends. Through this
- [Just Read.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/27/just-read/) - There are several epic battles that shall forever rage in the geek universe. Star Wars vs Star Trek? Xbox vs PS3? Mac vs Linux vs PC? All these are child’s play compared to the battle that is paper vs electronic books. Amazon launched the Kindle in 2007 for $400. While it sold out quickly, it was
- [Claire's Must Read Recommendations](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/21/claires-must-read-recommendations/) - At D&D night last week, we got on the conversation of books. Nicole confided that she hadn't read most of the books we were talking about, including a lot of books I consider essential reading. I’m opening my bookshelf to her and putting together a reading list together. The Scott Pilgrim Series- Graphic novels, insane characters and plenty
- [This is Important: CISPA is Back](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/20/this-is-important-cispa-is-back/) - In general, I try to avoid politics on this site. But when one of the worst bits of internet legislation makes a return to the house floor, I need to do whatever I can to spread the word. CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) is a bill that will allow companies to share your information
- [Shit My Husband Says: Spock](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/26/shit-my-husband-says-spock/) - Him: I'm your Spock, aren't I? Me: Yeah, pretty much. Him: I'm going to show you a logical time.
- [5 on Friday: Things I'm Tired of Seeing at Conventions](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/13/5-friday-things-im-tired-seeing-conventions/) - Conventions are a magical place, where all things geeky and nerdy are embraced. Where you can be weird and not be judged for being weird (at least not by other con goers). It's a special kind of freedom we don't always experience in the real world. But with great power comes great responsibility. And not
- [Service Review: CPR Cell Phone Repair Review - Carmel](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/05/service-review-cpr-cell-phone-repairreview-carmel/) - Disclaimer: I after I broke my iPhone I went to CPR to get it fixed. I didn’t mention writing a review, or get any kind of discount. I just looked them up when I drove by one day. As much as I loved my Android phone as a pocket computer, the lack of a good
- [Leveling Up: Achievement Unlocked – Five Pounds Down](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/07/leveling-up-achievement-unlocked-five-pounds-down/) - Sorry I haven’t been writing Leveling Up posts lately. It’s been a lot of “stay the course” boring stuff like counting calories and working out. Although, I have to admit, my working out motivation has been low lately. I need to get my butt into gear and work on my off skates training. The season
- [Shit My Husband Says: Golden Axe](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/10/shit-my-husband-says-golden-axe/) - I recently bought the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection to have some fun multiplayer games to play with my husband. This was our discussion while playing Streets of Rage. Me: We should play Golden Axe, it's way better (switches game over). Him: This is just Streets of Rage with Dwarfs.....IS THAT A DRAGON!
- [Does ThinkGeek Have a Wedding Registry?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/14/does-thinkgeek-have-a-wedding-registry/) - When I have a particularly stressful week in grad school, I get a serious case of tunnel vision- not need to take a deep breath and a bath tunnel vision, but Sheldon Cooper breaking in to an playscape to build molecules out of ball pit balls tunnel vision. Needless to say, I am oblivious to
- [Dungeons and Dragons: Choosing a Paragon Path](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/10/dungeons-and-dragons-choosing-a-paragon-path/) - We’ve made it to level 11! Which means it is time to level up and choose a paragon path. I finally have my own set of D&D Books, so I was able to take my time and read as I was leveling up this time, instead of rushing through it and just picking stuff. I chose to be
- [Legos and Being a Geek Girl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/10/legos-and-being-a-geek-girl/) - Hello all! I was really excited when Nicole asked me to join her blog. My first post topic came to me immediately: Legos. Due to my bachelors degree in Family and Child Studies, my 4 year old daughter, and being an awesome kid myself, I have spent a great deal of my time creating worlds
- [5 on Friday (Leveling Up Edition): Tools to Make Your Health Goals Successful](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/18/5-on-friday-leveling-up-edition-tools-to-make-your-health-goals-successful/) - As with any quest, it’s dangerous to go alone. It’s best to have some trusty tools with you as you head out. Your health journey is no different. Here are five tools to help every geek track their progress. 1. LoseIt! (iOS, Android, Web) - I tried three of the bigger name apps in this space.
- [Shit My Husband Says: Torchwood](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/19/shit-my-husband-says-torchwood/) - After watching the Rise of the Cybermen and The Age of Steel Him: I really don't think I want you traveling with the Doctor. It's too dangerous. Me: That's fine, I'd rather work at Torchwood anyway. Him: Now you're just being ridiculous.
- [Reading is sexy](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/24/reading-is-sexy/) - Grad school crept up on me this week (I hate it when that happens). Between group projects and reading 200 page EPA documents, I found myself longingly staring at the pile of books that have taken up residence on my coffee table. With an English professor as a father, I was destined to be a
- [Game Night: Cards Against Humanity](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/27/game-night-cards-against-humanity/) - You saw my costume from the Apocalypse Party last week, but what did we do at said party? Game of course (and watch The Fifth Element)! There were several games to choose from but we ended up playing Cards Against Humanity. Because if the world is ending, you want to make sure your friends are
- [Leveling Up: +1 to Energy from Eating Breakfast](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/03/leveling-up-1-to-energy-from-eating-breakfast/) - They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the foundation of how you will eat for the rest of your meals. (They of course, are those who are them.) It took me forever (long since before I even started this blog) to find an easy, filling breakfast that wouldn't have me
- [Product Review: Evoluent Mouse](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/08/product-review-evoluent-mouse/) - Disclaimer: My husband bought me the Evoluent Mouse for Christmas and I decided I’d write about my experiences. They didn’t pay me to write this or provide free product. I’m that coworker whose computer you hate to use. I was diagnosed with a mild case of carpal tunnel last year, and have been trying to
- [Shit My Husband Says: The Cost Of Legos](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/05/shit-my-husband-says-the-cost-of-legos/) - "I really want the Lego Millennium Falcon set, but it costs as much as a real Millennium Falcon."
- [Always On](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/03/always-on/) - If you’re read a lot of blogs like I do, you undoubtedly saw several of them go dark as New York was hit by Hurricane Sandy. They took to Twitter, tubmblr, and Facebook to get out updates and keep us all informed. The fact that they were/are still continuing to write during this time I
- [Playing a Book, Reading a Game](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/02/playing-a-book-reading-a-game/) - This actually happened back in the summer, but I really didn't have a good place to talk about it then so I'm writing about it now. Sometimes, two pieces of media just go together incredibly well. When I was on staycation this summer I started reading Amped by Daniel H. Wilson and playing Deus Ex: Human Revolution at the same
- [Advance Review: 22 Jump Street Delivers Serious Laughs](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/11/advance-review-22-jump-street-delivers-serious-laughs/) - NOTE: Spoiler-free review! For quite some time now, rebooting old movies and tv shows has been all the rage. For the most part, I think they miss much more often than they hit. 21 Jump Street shocked me at how funny it ended up being. The sequel, 22 Jump Street, delivers just as much, if
- [Rant: The Language We Use to Describe Women's Bodies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/10/rant-language-use-describe-womens-bodies/) - It's summer, which means women's bodies are the topic of conversation yet again (although really, they always are). Most recently, we're talking about the body of Mekayla Diehl, aka Miss Indiana. She's broken the typical beauty pageant mold and has a closer-to-average body type than beauty contestants. But we're not calling her average. We're calling her
- [My First Cosplay - Jet Girl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/22/my-first-cosplay-jet-girl/) - I am very excited to be writing this post. I was invited to an apocalypse costume party, and it has given me my very first cosplay experience! The costumes were supposed to be apocalypse themed, so my friend Claire and I went as Tank Girl and Jet. I was Jet, naturally. Coming up with the
- [R.I.P iPhone, Hello Android](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/10/r-i-p-iphone-hello-android/) - I knew I was tempting fate, but I just couldn’t help myself. I left my iPhone naked and unprotected. Using it all the time without a case or care in the world. It’s not that I didn’t have a case handy. I actually had several. But I threw caution to the wind and went without.
- [Dungeons and Dragons: The Quest Continues](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/08/dungeons-and-dragons-the-quest-continues/) - Last night was my third Dungeons and Dragons night, and another day where we got more into the story at hand. We started and ended the night with story development, which is giving the game a lot more purpose in my eyes. It seemed before hand, we were just wondering around getting beat up in
- [Shit My Husband Says: Hogwarts](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/09/shit-my-husband-says-hogwarts/) - Preface: There's a train that runs in our town that only runs for special events. Him: Did you hear a train? Me: It's the Christmas train. Him: Oh....I thought maybe it was the Hogwarts train. Me: You're too old to go to Hogwarts. Him: I KNOW!
- [Shit My Husband Says: The TARDIS](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/15/shit-my-husband-says-the-tardis/) - "I could totally build a TARDIS. ... I don't have to build the inside do I?"
- [Rant: Fake Geek Girls](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/19/rant-fake-geek-girls/) - I’ve tried holding back from jumping into this currently popular topic. But I’m getting to the point where I just feel I need to add my two cents to this discussion. It’s time to discuss the “fake geek girls.” I am lucky enough that I haven’t had that label thrown out at me, or even
- [Do We Need an App for That? Well, Sometimes...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/04/do-we-need-an-app-for-that-well-sometimes/) - Well a week has come and gone, and my app free experiment is complete. The answer is, as I had assumed it would be, “Depends on how good your mobile site is.” Facebook - I’m definitely sticking with the mobile site. It is more full featured (tagging in posts is easier, as is photo editing
- [Claire's #IndyPopCon Overview: The good and the bad](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/04/claires-indypopcon-overview-good-bad/) - It's my birthday! And I cut my hand with a pairing knife trying to pit an avocado, so I'm typing this whole thing with one hand. I really know how to celebrate! Anyway, as you all probably notice, Pure Geekery spent the weekend at the first #IndyPopCon. While smaller than what I expected, there were
- [Review: Halt And Catch Fire Premiere](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/07/review-halt-catch-fire-premiere/) - NOTE: This review is relatively spoiler-free, touching on details that were found in trailers and commercials. AMC has been heavily promoting Halt and Catch Fire for months, especially during episodes of Mad Men. From the commercials, they make it very clear that it's about a group of three people who set out to reverse engineer an IBM
- [Indy Pop Con Has a Solid First Year](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/06/indy-pop-con-solid-first-year/) - You've heard about Claire's Pop Con experience, and Ryan's first ever con experience at Pop Con. So you know mine had to be coming up next. Some of you know, conventions aren't exactly my thing. Nothing against cons themselves, it's just....that's a lot of people. I enjoy the Louisville Arcade Expo because it's basically going to a really
- [Ryan's First Con: Thoughts on Indy PopCon](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/05/ryans-first-con-thoughts-indy-popcon/) - Going to a "Con" is something I had never really considered doing before. I didn't really understand what went on at them. I'm also very introverted, and tend to avoid large crowds of people for long periods of time. However, when Nicole told me she was able to get me a press pass, and also
- [Post-credit scenes + mainstream media = SPOILERS!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/06/03/post-credit-scenes-mainstream-media-spoilers/) - Over Memorial Day weekend, I, along with many geeks alike, was very excited to see X-Men: Days of Future Past. Being Memorial Day weekend, I was busy, and unable to see the movie until Monday. On Sunday, I went to pull up movie times, and found something very disturbing. The front page of Yahoo movies
- [5 on Friday: My Life in Big Bang Theory Clips](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/30/5-friday-life-big-bang-theory-clips/) - It seems our little subculture is torn on The Big Bang Theory (the show, not the actual theory. We're all agreed on the actual theory). We aren't sure if it's laughing at us, or with us. And people are firmly either in the love it or hate it camp. There seems to be no inbetween.
- [#GeekLife: Cosplay on a Budget](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/29/geeklife-cosplay-budget/) - Lets face it- cosplay is expensive. Once you start pricing out the time and money spent getting every fabulous detail 100% perfect, it becomes painfully clear that it's nearly impossible for the everyday geek to make the perfect costume. (Especially a geek with wedding and school tuition bills to pay!)Sure there's awesome professional cosplayers out
- [#YesAllWomen](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/28/yesallwomen/) - This past weekend, a young man posted a video about how he hated women for rejecting him. How he was going to get retribution by shooting up a sorority house. And that's precisely what he did. The normal topics after a mass shooting came out. We need more gun control! We need more mental health
- [A Girl in Geek Culture...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/20/a-girl-in-geek-culture/) - Hi my name is Nicole. I’m 26. I’m female. And I play video games. And because of all that, I was nervous to write this post. This in itself shows how much of a problem we have. This past week has seen a spike in coverage about women in geek culture. We kicked it
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet: Pop Culture News!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/27/claires-top-5-things-internet-pop-culture-news/) - I started three different blog todays before I realized that writer's block had set in. Spending the morning convincing a five-year-old she really can swim and then diving in to the job search will do that to a girl. (Side note: Bill Cosby is way funnier when you're a parent. In honor of my complete
- [Review: A Million Ways To Die In The West](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/27/review-million-ways-die-west/) - NOTE: Spoiler-free For the most part, I am not a Seth Macfarlane fan. His humor generally goes for the lowest common denominator, and he stretches jokes out so long on Family Guy, it's clear he's too lazy to write enough material for a 22 minute episode of television. With this opinion of the writer, I
- [5 on Friday: Why Dresses are the Best](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/23/5-friday-dresses-best/) - I'm not super girly, or so I've been told. Personally I think I'm very girly. I'm just not that into fashion (related, is this circuitboard dress too much?). I'm not sure if it comes down to being the only girl in the neighborhood, being immersed in geek culture in middle and high school, or choosing a male
- [Untitled.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/22/untitled/) - I'm really terrible at writing titles. Every week I sit here in front of my laptop, post complete, staring at the "Enter title here". My mind blank, computer keys unclicked, attempting to will the perfect title to magically appear before me. It has to be short and witty, perfectly capturing the tone of the article and the
- [Working smart AND hard: Life lessons from Mike Rowe](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/20/working-smart-hard-life-lessons-mike-rowe/) - “Work smart, not hard.” How many times has that been drilled in to the Millenial generations’ heads? Finding a way to be successful while skirting real work is almost ubiquitous with the word “Millenial”. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much wrong with it- who wouldn’t want to be wildly successful with minimal
- [5 on Friday: Trends That Can Stay in the 90s](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/16/5-friday-trends-can-stay-90s/) - There are now "90s nights" at clubs around town (I've seen the flyers, they gave me a sad). ModCloth now has a 90s section listed along with the 20s, 40s, and 50s. And walking around various department stores has shown me they aren't the only ones cashing in on the 90s trend. Which means the 90s
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/15/claires-top-5-things-internet-4/) - Being sick sucks. A lot. Especially being a sick grown up with a kid at home that still needs to be fed and bathed and played with when all you really want to do is lay face down on the couch and have someone sing soft kitty to you. You know what makes it better?
- [Nothing but the rain.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/13/nothing-rain/) - There's nothing I like better than a warm summer storm. There's something about the dark skies and rolling thunder that make me feel like life is starting over again. It's exciting and enlivening- my favourite kind of weather. (There are probably some deep psychological issues there I need to explore, but I digress.) After two
- [Grad School: The End of the Road and the Beginning](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/08/grad-school-end-road-beginning/) - It's here. For years I never thought it would come. The last paper in turned in, the last project done. The last pointless lecture about "real life lessons" that adult students don't need has been given and the cap and gown and hood are hanging and ready for the ceremony. I've reached the end of my
- [Someone has to save our skins! Women and the Star Wars Universe](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/06/someone-save-skins-women-star-wars-universe/) - Last week, the cast of the next much-anticipated installment of the Star Wars franchise was announced. With any geek franchise, especially Star Wars, casting debates are contentious and not unexpected. Fans have an idea of what a character should look like and who should play their favourites and it's damn impossible to please every nerd
- ["It's Mine and You Can't Have It!" - Paralleles on Gender in Video Games and Roller Derby](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/07/its-mine-and-you-cant-have-it/) - There's yet another post going around the internet about how men don't belong in derby. I'd post it here, but it's more of the same and more of what we'll see again. And as I read through the arguments put forth, I realized I'd heard them all before, except they had been directed at me. They're
- [5 on Friday: Lessons From Boy Meets World](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/05/02/5-friday-lessons-boy-meets-world/) - The internet is buzzing with the release date for Girl Meets World. And with good reason, there's an entire group of us who grew up with this show. It was kids our age (or our older siblings age) going through issues we were fighting with. It was ours. Every Friday we'd sit down for TGIF
- [Around Indy: Record Store Day](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/30/around-indy-record-store-day/) - A couple of Saturdays ago I went to my first Record Store Day. It was hard to plan for an event which I had never been to, and Googling wasn't much help. So I decided the smart plan would be to head down at store opening (8:00am, which is really early on a Saturday). I
- [Claire' Top Five Things on the Internet: Brain Dead Grad Student Edition](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/29/claire-top-five-things-internet-brain-dead-grad-student-edition/) - Hello friends. I've missed you all while I've been hiding in my textbook fort, living off Easter candy and cheap beer, the only light radiating from my laptop screen. But the end is in sight! In 1.5 weeks, you can all officially call me Master. [A title I will strictly enforce ;) ] So what
- [5 on Friday: Reasons to Check Out Men's Roller Derby](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/12/5-on-friday-reasons-to-check-out-mens-roller-derby/) - Roller Derby usually conjures up women with fun names, short shorts, and fishnets. The sport of derby is evolving though. Some teams have given up the names, and have gone to a more uniform look. And oh yeah, men play now too. The Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) started a few years after the Women’s
- [Around Indy: Free Comic Book Day](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/06/around-indy-free-comic-book-day/) - Comic books are one of the (several) things I've always found interesting but have never gotten really into. I've read some Atomic Robo (which I really enjoy) and some of the Doctor Who comics (which I didn't get into as much). There's just so much out there though, that it's hard to know where to
- [Podcasts are consuming my life!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/21/podcasts-consuming-life/) - I almost NEVER listen to music anymore. My 64 gig iphone has about 28 gigs of music on it, and my collection is substantially larger than that. However, for the last 5 or 6 years, my addiction to podcasts has grown so much, that I can rarely keep up with all my weekly (and some
- [Veronica Mars: How did I miss this show for so long?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/20/veronica-mars-take-long-watch-show/) - NOTE: This overall review of Veronica Mars the series and movie is spoiler-free, touching briefly on main story arcs, but going into no specific details. On March 22nd, in an effort to take more advantage of my Amazon Prime account, I decided to pick a tv show I'd never watched and start going through
- [Press Release: 64oz Games Launches Kickstarter to Make Tabletop Games for Visually Impaired](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/17/press-release-64oz-games-launches-kickstarter-make-tabletop-games-visually-impaired/) - Independence is defined, roughly, as being able to do what you want, when you want, the way you want. When it comes to board gaming this has been an impossibility for the blind and visually impaired communities for far too long. Players are stuck relying on friends and family to make the decisions for them.
- [A DIY Farewell for Retiring Skaters](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/16/diy-farewell-retiring-skaters/) - Derby is now and has always been based strongly in DIY culture. "For the skaters, by the skaters" is the creed we all live by. So when I saw the retired skater awards at last year's Circle City Derby Girls' end of season party, I was moved. These homemade, highly personalized trophies are the perfect
- [Product Review: Otterbox Commuter Case](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/15/product-review-otterbox-commuter-case/) - We've been over my klutzy tendencies again and again. So when I switched back to Android with the Samsung Galaxy S4, I knew I needed to make sure I had a good case. So I went with the g0-to for solidly built cases, Otterbox. But I'm also incredibly girly and didn't want to buy a massive
- [Around Indy: Culinary Collage ](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/14/around-indy-culinary-collage/) - At Pure Geekery, we tend to focus on the purely fun aspects of Indianapolis life. Places like bookstores, gaming cafes, and museums. But it's important to focus on those working to make Indianapolis a better place as well, which is where Fletcher Place Community Center comes in. Fletcher Place is a faith-based organization that provides
- [#HIMYMFinale : Major Disappointment](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/01/himymfinale-major-disappointment/) - Spoilers ahead, obviously. Like many of you, the fiance and I sat down last night with snacks and beer, ready to absorb a moment in television history: the finale of the much-loved TV comedy, How I Met Your Mother. And, much like many of you, by 9 o'clock I was staring blankly at the screen,
- [The Decline of the Well Rounded Education](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/03/the-decline-of-the-well-rounded-education/) - About a week ago, on her personal Facebook page Claire posted a Huffington Post opinion piece about why this particular gentleman prefers English majors to business majors. I kind of laughed a bit, because the post was so general you could put basically anything except business majors in place of English majors and the article
- [Around Indy: Launch Fishers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/22/around-indy-launch-fishers/) - I’m relatively new to Fishers, I just moved here in 2008. When choosing where to buy our home, it was merely a matter of convenience. It was right off the highway, and at the time I worked downtown and my husband worked in neighboring suburb Carmel. Plus, Fishers is cheaper than Carmel. But the town
- [May the Fourth Photo Booth](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/05/may-the-fourth-photo-booth/) - We had a great time at the May 4th Circle City Derby Girls Bout! Not only was it a nail biter of a game with an electric crowd, but we got to have fun with fans and take photos at our photo booth! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Please go tag yourselves
- [May the 4th be with you!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/04/may-the-4th-be-with-you/) - I first saw Star Wars when I was 8 years old. My friend Molly and I sat awestruck in front of the screen for 3 nights, absorbed in sci-fi awesomeness. I had always been a bit of a nerdy child, running around with a headband over my eyes while my mom watched Star Trek, but
- [Citadel DLC: You are Perfect](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/03/citadel-dlc-you-are-perfect/) - Non Spoiler Rant I have to rant a bit before I begin. I HATE the idea of DLC. I understand it for multiplayer. There are servers to maintain after all. But if it’s part of the campaign I feel it the content included in the price of the game. Maybe locked, so you have to get
- [My Happiness Project](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/28/my-happiness-project/) - I'm going to level with you, dear readers. I hate self-help books. They evoke horrible memories of high school assemblies and bad Oprah episodes and turn me in to a twitchy mess. Roller Derby helped me through my divorce, yoga is helping me be more comfortable with who I am, I have a fantastic daughter
- [Gaming with RSI](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/27/gaming-with-rsi/) - Growing up on computers has given me many things. An unyielding desire for information. A need to know how things work. A love for figuring how else I can make it work once it does. A career. A passion. It’s also given me horrible eyesight. And carpal tunnel at 26. I’m in my third week
- [Google Reader Alternatives: NewsBlur ](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/25/google-reader-alternatives-newsblur/) - A couple of weeks back I wrote a post about Google Reader being retired, and what the various options were for someone who was looking for something new. I mentioned at the time that I couldn't write about NewsBlur because they were slammed so hard that the site was unusable. They've either beefed up their servers, or their code because
- [5 on Friday: 5 Ways to Clean Up Your Facebook Feed](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/22/5-on-friday-5-ways-to-clean-up-your-facebook-feed-2/) - Spring officially starts this week, so it’s time to start spring cleaning. While scrubbing the windows and cleaning up the garden are important, you need to set aside time to clean up your digital life as well. Let’s start with the beast that is Facebook. Facebook is a mess. If you’re like me, you don’t
- [5 on Friday: 5 Alternatives to Google Reader](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/15/5-on-friday-5-alternatives-to-google-reader/) - Update: NewsBlur is running well now, and I was able to check it out. The inevitable has happened. Google Reader is going away. The service will be permanently taken down on July 1, 2013. I’ve been using Google Reader for almost as long as I’ve had a Google account, so it was a bit of rough news
- [Pure Geekery Paints the Town Red: Arsenal Game Room](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/12/pure-geekery-paints-the-town-red-arsenal-game-room/) - For those of you who don’t know, Claire and I are both really into the Shop Local movement. We love the kind of environment and service you can only really get in a locally owned shop. So when our friend and teammate AdRock posted about Arsenal Game Room on our Facebook page we had to go
- [Pure Geekery Road Trip: Louisville Arcade Expo](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/11/pure-geekery-road-trip-louisville-arcade-expo/) - Claire and I hit the road this past weekend to attend the Louisville Arcade Expo this past weekend. Not only was it our first convention as Pure Geekery, but it was my first convention period. Prior to this, I’ve only wandered around the halls outside of GenCon. Not actually going in. I spoke with Claire
- [Greetings From Cloud Nine](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/08/greetings-from-cloud-nine/) - Back in the beginning of January, I got a message from Jennifer Thorpe-Moscon on Facebook asking if I would be interested doing an interview for book she was writing for young women interested in geeky pursuits. Something to encourage them to follow the dreams despite the adversity they would face. I did a bit of
- [2012 in review](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/31/2012-in-review/) - The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. It's a lot of fun, and really interesting with my 2012 only being 2 months. Here's an excerpt: The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner can carry about 250 passengers. This blog was viewed about 1,800 times in 2012. If it were a Dreamliner,
- [Rant: Games Aren't Childish](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/11/rant-games-arent-childish/) - Sorry readers, you're getting a bit of a rant today. I very much do not like this meme. I’ve seen it (or something like it) pop up in my Pinterest feed a few times now. I find it sexist, old fashioned, and close minded. So I fixed it: OK, while that makes me smile it
- [Around Indy: Game Paradise](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/07/around-indy-game-paradise/) - Yesterday (April 5) was the second annual International Tabletop Day, a day designated to celebrate analog gaming. I spent the day at Game Paradise in Fountain Square celebrating Frank from QuantumFit's birthday. Game Paradise has been on my list of places to go for a while now so I was happy to have the kick
- [5 Reasons Ms. Marvel is a Must Read Comic Series](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/11/5-reasons-ms-marvel-must-read-comic-series/) - Last week, John and I were at Comic Carnival perusing the aisles for new reading material. There it was, the cover of Ms. Marvel, catching my eye with her lightening bolt t-shirt and a colorful scarf tied around her neck. Normally I wouldn't judge a book by it's cover, but when it comes to comics,
- [Building Your Personal Cloud](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/04/building-your-personal-cloud/) - Oh the mysterious cloud. It's that magical place where the Google and Dropbox fairies live. That place where nothing can go wrong (except when it does). And your data is safe (except when it's not). Now, I love my cloud services. My Google Music allows me to listen wherever/whenever. Dropbox has backups of my eBooks.
- [Disney Whirled: Lessons learned from Walt's imagination](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/03/disney-whirled-lessons-learned-walts-imagination/) - As you all probably saw, I spent last week on a family vacation to Disney World. It was the princess-obsessed Geekling's first trip at an age when she'll actually remember and my first Disney vacation as an adult. I'm a self-confessed Disney addict and have no problem indulging in all the joys of the Corporate
- [Contemporary Nerd Cave: Version 1.0](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/04/02/contemporary-nerd-cave-version-1-0/) - If you follow us on Instagram you know I spent last week working on my nerd cave, a project I've been planning for a little while now. I wanted to create a contemporary and girly space for my gaming. Which meant I was on my own as far as inspiration goes. Surprisingly, even Pinterest doesn't have
- [First Impression: Books & Brews](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/31/first-impression-books-brews/) - Books & Brews is a new concept in the Indy area, it's a used bookstore and nanobrewery combined. The front half of the store is a bookstore, and the brewery is in the back. I headed over there with Tamre from Tiny Table to see how the concept played out. I wasn't expecting to be
- [Indy PopCon Prepares for Large Crowds](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/19/indy-popcon-prepares-for-large-crowds/) - This past weekend was the first Indiana ComicCon, and if social media is any indication, there were several unhappy con attendees. Most of the complaints centered around overcrowding, long lines, and a lack of volunteers. While Pure Geekery didn't attend ComicCon (you can read all about our guest blogger's experience though), we can sympathize with
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/18/claires-top-5-things-internet-3/) - I'm leaving for vacation this week! Yay! Inevitably, I've left all my family's packing until the last minute, so that means it's AWESOME INTERNET VIDEO WEEK. That's right, this week my posts will be your one stop shop for entertainment and office procrastination. Let the games begin. 5. Chilean artist Ivan Navarro has an art
- [A Friday at Indiana ComicCon](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/18/a-friday-at-indiana-comiccon/) - I truly enjoy walking through the Indiana Convention Center on a bright March afternoon and seeing Thor, Wolverine, a smattering of various Time Lords, and a Stormtrooper or two. No, really, I do. I took last Friday off to attend the first-ever Indiana ComicCon. While I didn't expect the pageantry of San Diego (look for
- [From the Stands: The New WFTDA Rule Set (March 1, 2014)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/17/from-the-stands-the-new-wftda-rule-set/) - Roller derby is an ever evolving sport. When you have a rule book that's 74 pages long, there are going to be things that need to be modified/revised over time. Especially when the skaters can propose and vote on the rule changes. The official list of rule changes can be found on the WFTDA site, and
- [5 on Friday: Trends Women Hate](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/14/trends-women-hate/) - Tumblr has a tendency to blow up over things that aren't really important. Lately, that thing has been "Trends Men Hate." Basically it's just a list of things that some guy finds unattractive. Which whatever, people are allowed to find certain things unattractive. Plus, it kind of reminds me of the "fashion don'ts" in Glamour
- [How to Effectively Procrastinate: Screen Junkies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/13/effectively-procrastinate-screen-junkies/) - As a grad student, it's my duty to discover the most fantastic procrastination tools on the internet. Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter all do their part, but no one has captured my heart and study time quite like Screen Junkies. Their snark, shamelessness, and general ridiculousness brighten up my Tuesday and Thursday more than Indiana's fake
- [Press Release: The Amazing Adventures of the Princesses from Planet STEM Book Launch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/13/press-release-the-amazing-adventures-of-the-princesses-from-planet-stem-book-launch/) - Note from Nicole: After I wrote my post "Princess or Engineer? Why Not Both?" and awesome Pure Geekery reader let me know about the The Amazing Adventures of the Princesses from Planet STEM Kickstarter. The Kickstarter has been funded and the book is now on the shelf (and it's by an Indianapolis author even). Check it out.
- [Why I Switched to Google Music](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/12/switched-google-music/) - When I got my Windows Phone in September, I tried several streaming music services to see which one would work best for me. At the time, I had decided to stick with Spotify. It had the library. It had the apps. And I liked the social aspect. But then I broke my Windows Phone, and
- [Ban bossy? How about we embrace it.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/11/ban-bossy-embrace/) - I was going to write about something completely different today, but then I came across this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dynbzMlCcw Yep. A PSA to ban the word "bossy". And while some of the women in that video are fantastic role models (Condi, Jane- I love you both!), this is yet another case of political correctness and pseudo-feminism gone
- [5 on Friday: Geeky Flasks](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/07/geeky-flasks/) - It may not seem like it right now for most of the country, but spring IS coming. And spring means Spring Roll, my favorite derby event of the year. Spring Roll is a yearly derby tournament hosted by the Fort Wayne Derby Girls that features several men's bouts. And since I've made no secret of
- [When You're No Longer Your Derby Name](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/05/youre-longer-derby-name/) - This past weekend we had our first Geeks Night Out with Horrible Night. We went skating, since it was also the night of the Race City Rebels fundraiser. And the strangest thing happened. I was surrounded by derby people, and they were calling me by my real name. Now, for those of you outside of
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Fortune Cookie Psychology](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/04/claires-happiness-project-fortune-cookie-psychology/) - While Carrie Bradshaw ascribed thoughts of karma to the fortune cookie school of psychology, I've always been a big believer that you get what you give. It's been the driver behind everything I've done, and I'm starting to wonder- is life really a boomerang? Is there really a driving force that brings good back to
- [Giveaway: Avenger Controller Mod](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/03/03/giveaway-avenger-controller-mod/) - Something funny happens when you move. You realize how much stuff you have. And how much you don't use a lot of that stuff. And that you really want to get rid of some of that stuff you don't really use. As I was straightening out my media console the other day, I found the
- [Let It Go: My Personal Soundtrack as Written by Disney](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/28/let-it-go/) - In the midst of midterms and finals, I've taken some time for relaxing with the Geekling (because if I don't my head will explode). Her favourite form of entertainment these days is dancing to Disney music, and the discovery of a Frozen itunes channel has been the highlight of her week. After a few hours
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/27/claires-top-5-things-internet-2/) - The internet has been full of awesome things lately! How many of these did you catch? 1. Seth Rogen's congressional testimony brought attention to a growing issue in our society: Alzheimer's disease. His mother -in-law struggles with Alzheimer's and he and his wife have dedicated their time to raising awareness through their charity organization Hilarity
- [Gaming with RSI: The Avenger Controller Mod Review](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/22/gaming-with-rsi-the-avenger-controller-mod-review/) - About a month ago I wrote a post about gaming with RSI, wondering what solutions other had found. A few people messaged me about a product called the Avenger Controller. So I went over to their site to check it out. The Avenger Controller isn't a controller per se. It’s an medieval looking overlay you put on
- [Makeup Review: Philly Loves Lacquer - Avenuers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/26/makeup-review-philly-loves-lacquer-avenuers/) - As much as I love the idea of indie polish, it's not something I buy a lot of. Most of it tends to be very sparkly, and I am not a sparkly type girl (I actually gave Claire my bottle of Be Excellent to Each Other. Claire loves sparkle.). So I was very excited when
- [Press Release: Darth Vader Coming to Cincinnati](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/27/press-release-darth-vader-coming-cincinnati/) - Dave Prowse to Attend 2014 Cincinnati Comic Expo Science fiction fans and Sith Lords in Cincinnati have cause to rejoice with the announcement that Dave Prowse, the actor behind the mask of Darth Vader, will be coming to The Queen City for the 2014 Cincinnati Comic Expo being held this September at the Duke Energy
- [What Netflix Paying Comcast Means](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/25/what-netflix-paying-comcast-means/) - Yesterday something terrifying came to my attention. Netflix has agreed to pay Comcast to give their customers better streaming service. And I can hear some of you cheering right now. “This is great, my Netflix quality has been crap lately!” It’s not great. This is the beginning of consequences from legislation being passed that renders Net
- [QuantumFit: Building Functional Fitness](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/22/quantumfit-building-functional-fitness/) - I am, admittedly, a skeptic of CrossFit style workouts. I know they're the latest workout trend, and derby girls love it, but I just haven't gotten on board. I've seen the CrossFitters on the Monon (a rail trail here in Indy), getting yelled at and stopping to do pushups and it just doesn't look like
- [Book Review: Roller Derby for Beginners](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/03/book-review-roller-derby-beginners/) - In the preface to Roller Derby for Beginners, Frisky Sour says her alternate title for the book was: Roller Derby for Beginners: The Advice You Would Eventually Get Through Conversations with Your Peers and Coaches Over the Course of Several Years if You Showed Up to Every Practice, Bout, and the Occasional After Party. Which
- [Going Analog: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the LP](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/19/going-analog-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-lp/) - I have always been unabashedly digital. I stream music. I prefer eBooks. I'd rather download a game from the XBox Marketplace than fuss with a physical disk. And speaking of gaming, I prefer video games to tabletop (sorry guys). After all, we are living in a digital world and I am a digital girl. My
- [I Know That Voice: A Look At The World Of Voice Acting](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/21/know-voice-look-world-voice-acting/) - As long as I can remember, I've always been fascinated by voice acting. Still watching cartoons as an adult, I love going to IMBD to look up who voices characters on things I watch. Because of this fascination, when I read over a year ago that John DiMaggio (the voice of Bender on Futurama among
- [Musical Monday: In Praise of the Ten Year Reissue](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/24/musical-monday-in-praise-of-the-ten-year-reissue/) - I've never done one of these "writing prompt" type of posts before, but with my recently refreshed interest in music, Musical Monday seemed appropriate when I saw it pop up in my feed from Something About Esther. Plus, I had a crazy week at work and didn't get any posts queued up for today. Oops. This
- [Star-Crossed: Nothing Special, Not A Bad Thing](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/23/star-crossed-nothing-special-bad-thing/) - WARNING: This review/synopsis contains spoilers from the pilot of Star-Crossed The new CW show, Star-Crossed, was not even on my radar until I saw a review of it on io9 asking if it's the new Roswell. I always thought Roswell was a highly under-rated show that was much deeper than the "Aliens in high school"
- [5 on Friday: Five Ways to Track Your Media](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/21/five-ways-to-track-your-media/) - I have problems tracking all the things I want to read, play, and watch. Which seems like it shouldn't be that big of a problem, until it's Saturday night and my husband and I are playing the verbal Ping-Pong of "no, what do you want to watch." It's extra frustrating when you know there's that
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Balance](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/20/claires-happiness-project-balance/) - I'm good at a lot of things- writing.... Monopoly...holding a one sided conversation; all talents I'm pretty proud of. However balance, whether physical or work related, has never been my strong suit. I tackle tasks head-on and tend to get a pretty serious case of tunnel vision. If I submit an assignment I don't think
- [App Review: Home Routines](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/17/app-review-home-routines/) - One of my New Year's resolutions was to keep the new house nice and clean. I really only stick with goals if I can track them. If I don't track them, I get distracted and end up spending all of my goal time playing Xbox. So I went in search of an app to help
- [5 on Friday: Non-Valentines Valentines Celebration!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/14/5-friday-non-valentines-valentines-celebration/) - I'm an unashamed holiday fanatic Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's, Fourth of July and Halloween; hell, I'll even put on a beard and top hat for Presidents' Day. With all this holiday love, it's no surprise that I don't shy away from the hearts and flowers and ridiculously mushy love of Valentine's Day. However, I prefer to
- [Recipe: Drop Biscuits and Bacon Sausage Gravy](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/12/recipe-drop-biscuits-and-bacon-sausage-gravy/) - When I was growing up, I refused to eat biscuits and gravy. I didn't like that it looked "grey." I held onto this belief until a few years ago when I had biscuits and gravy at the Red Lion while watching Men's Roller Derby championships. It was then that I realized what I was missing
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/11/claires-top-5-things-internet/) - It's been a long week and it's only Tuesday, so I thought we all could use a bit of awesome to get us to the weekend. (Or to spring if you're currently living in winter hell.) 1. Doctors in Germany saved man's life because of an episode of House, M.D. Who says we watch too
- [Happy Galentine's Day!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/13/happy-galentines-day/) - It's time for the second most wonderful holiday of the year (because you can't beat Thanksgiving. It's a holiday dedicated to food). It's the day you tell those important to you how much you love them. That's right, it's Galentine's Day! Galentine's Day started as a fictional holiday created by Parks and Rec in their
- [Event: Come Skate With Us!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/10/event-come-skate-us/) - Justin from Horrible Night and I have been talking about doing a "Geeks Night Out" for a little while now. But then I decided to sell my house and everything else got put on the back burner for the time being. Now that life has settled down a bit, we're making it happen. Our first
- [The Lego Movie: Everything Truly Is AWESOME!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/09/lego-movie-everything-truly-awesome/) - NOTE: Spoiler-free outside of what is seen in trailers I've been looking forward to The Lego Movie ever since I saw the first trailer for it. From a 2 minute preview, I saw that the makers of this movie (also the directors of the first Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs movie, which is fantastic!)
- [5 on Friday: Why I Love the Olympics](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/07/5-on-friday-why-i-love-the-olympics/) - I love the Olympics. I don't care if it's the winter or summer games, I just want to watch (although I do have a preference for the winter Olympics, because skate sports). Unfortunately, this year the Olympics have been marred by horrible conditions at hotels, dangerous courses, and the fate of the poor stray dogs
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Bring on Summer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/06/claires-happiness-project-bring-summer/) - No matter how many times the Geekling and I listen to Let It Go and try to convince ourselves that the cold never bothered us anyway, we're sick of snow. And cold. And more snow. And the millions of nasty bugs that preschoolers seem to pass around and never ever go away until it's warm
- [Things that are Not Helpful: Feminist Friendly Fire](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/04/5131/) - From Camille Paglia to princesses to gaming and cars, we work hard to show that feminism is all inclusive. Our ancestors worked their asses off to make sure that we could vote and work and marry who we want. We have the choice to surf or write or spend all night shaking it to the
- [Where Have All the Cool Hatchbacks Gone?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/05/where-have-all-the-cool-hatchbacks-gone/) - On Sunday during the "big game" I'm sure everyone in the neighborhood heard me yell "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!" I'm not referring to Peyton's opening snap, but this ad from Audi: It wasn't the Doberhuahua that found so disturbing, but the fact that Audi has turned the A3 into another boring sedan. Why I Love
- [New to Who? Don't be afraid!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/02/04/new-dont-afraid/) - I was first introduced to the amazing world of Doctor Who during the 1980's. Like many young geeks at the time, I was mesmerized by the colorful Doctor with the long scarf and teethy smile who popped up on PBS. My love was reborn when the series began again in 2005 and it's been
- [5 on Friday: Coffee Brewing Methods](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/31/5-friday-coffee-brewing-methods/) - I'm not a coffee snob, but I am coffee selective. Sure, I'll drink a cup of drip brew Folgers (or even worse, an over roasted too hot coffee from Starbucks) but most of the time I prefer a better (by my definition) cup of coffee. This of course changes with the day and situation, but
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Winter is coming. And it's never going to leave.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/28/claires-happiness-project-winter-coming-never-going-leave/) - I love snow. Fluffy white snow, sledding, snowmen, hot spiked drinks, and watching the Geekling attempt to make snow angels is what make winter great. Love snow, but I"m a firm believer that the polar vortex should retreat to the great white north come new years day. Born and raised in the Midwest, I've spent
- [Princess or Engineer? Why Not Both?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/28/princess-or-engineer-why-not-both/) - Note: I am not a parent, nor do I plan on having children. I am however a woman in a STEM career, and was at one point a young girl. So I do have some sort of perspective on this. My husband and I were standing in line at box store one day, and there
- [The Duvet Cover is a Lie](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/27/duvet-cover-lie/) - I had to wash the bedding last week. Pixel (our terrier) decided that would be a nice warm place to pee. Thankfully we had a ton of blankets on the bed because of the polar vortex so the mattress was safe. But as I stared at the pile of bedding I knew I'd have to
- [Product Review: Case-Mate Custom Tough Case](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/24/product-review-case-mate-custom-tough-case/) - Note: These are not the same cases we sell in the Pure Geekery store. Spreadshirt does not carry Galaxy S4 tough cases so I ordered mine through Case-Mate. The iPhone 5 case we had a giveaway for did not have these issues, and was much less expensive. It was also not a tough case. After
- [Review: HitBliss](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/23/review-hitbliss/) - With my crazy grad school schedule and budget, the Fiance and I are often looking for cheap ways to spend the weekends. When the dragons are defeated, dungeons emptied, and cheap beer is long gone, tv and movies are the next logical step. The Fiance discovered HitBliss a while back and they have recently up
- [Making Conventions Friendlier for Women](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/20/making-conventions-friendlier-women/) - It's only January, but it's time to start thinking about the upcoming convention season. It'll be here before we know it, with some of the earlier conventions starting in March. Last year was my first convention season, and I've reflected on it as I prepare for the coming season. The more I think about it,
- [Bitten: A Show About Family (Review)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/19/bitten-show-family-review/) - WARNING: General spoilers for episode 1 of Bitten are contained in this review. I know very little about werewolves. They change at the full moon, silver bullet kills them, that's about it. After watching the series premiere of Bitten, I'm finding that, like with vampires, the rules seem to change from series to series. Bitten
- [Product Review: Bodum BISTRO B. Over Pour Over Coffeemaker](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/23/product-review-bodum-bistro-b-over-pour-over-coffeemaker/) - I’m the type of person who loves to try new ways to make coffee, so I have a wide variety of coffeemakers. I have a French Press, a vacuum pot, a Keurig, and now I’ve added the Bodum BISTRO B. Over Pour Over coffee maker to my list. Why another option (especially following my last
- [Claire's Random Things on the Internet: Weirdness in Politics Edition](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/16/claires-random-things-internet-weirdness-politics-edition/) - It's cold and snowy here in Indiana and that means one thing: lots of time to scour the net for awesome. This includes a heavy rotation of political and news websites; My life goal is to become C.J. Cregg from West Wing. (I do an awesome version of "The Jackal"). In that spirit, here are
- [#Read26Indy: Challenging a City to Read & Talk About It](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/17/read26indy-challenging-city-read-talk/) - This morning an interesting story popped up in my Google+ news feed. Indianapolis Star Reporter Michael Anthony Adams is challenging the citizens of Indianapolis to read 26 books in 2014. Which in itself is an admirable goal. But Adams takes it one step further. He wants us to talk about what we're reading using the hashtag
- [Press Release: Impact Miniatures Launches DCC Kickstarter](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/18/press-release-impact-miniatures-launches-dcc-kickstarter/) - Note: This is the text of their Kickstarter page, rather than a traditional press release. Goodman Games has a really well written RPG in an old school style D&D style called Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC for short). The DCC rulebook, with the insights from Joseph Goodman on how to be a great judge / game master, is
- [Gen Con Tournament - Ticket To Ride](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/19/gen-con-tournament-ticket-to-ride/) - I had only played Ticket to Ride a few times during family dinners. I liked the concept of the game, and the game play itself is quick easy once you get into it, but it does take some strategy, like all games. Should I place my track here? Will I make my connection and cut
- [Geek Cooking: Vanilla Almond Marshmallows](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/29/geek-cooking-vanilla-almond-marshmallows/) - This healthy eating geek girl has a deep dark secret: I love marshmallows. I love them in hot chocolate, on ice cream, or in a giant bowl where they can shine all on their own. And when it comes to desserts, nothing is better than homemade. The Fiance and I have been throwing around ideas
- [5 on Friday: iOS7 Edition](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/27/5-friday-ios7-edition/) - When iOS7 was first released last week, my initial thought was “Gah! Fisher-Price has taken over my iPhone.” Everything became rounded, soft, and because of my wallpaper, pastel. There were good updates, and bad updates to the iPhone with iOS7. Here are both, plus how to improve your experience, as seen from an iPhone 4s
- [Helix: Science Fiction Zombies, Or More?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/16/helix-science-fiction-zombies/) - WARNING: This review will mentions spoilers of the first three episodes of Helix: 1. Pilot 2. Vector 3. 274 Ronald D. Moore secured his place in science fiction television royalty with the reboot of Battlestar Galactica. Prior to BSG, he also has writing/producing credits on other series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star
- [Catching Up: Mad Men Season One](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/15/catching-up-mad-men-season-one/) - Spoilers, in case like me you've managed to avoid them for the last six years. If you've been reading Pure Geekery for any length of time, you've probably noticed that I'm awful with pop culture. I don't keep up with shows, movies, or games. Often Claire will ask me "Have you seen X?" And I'll
- [Why I Love Camille Paglia](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/14/love-camille-paglia/) - Camille Paglia is my spirit animal. She's blunt, she's honest and she understands the true meaning of equality and the importance of both mens and women's rights. She herself admits she's broken every gender norm, but also warns about the dangers of devaluing masculine virtues in this interview with the Wall Street Journal's Bari Weiss.
- [Of Course I Broke My Windows Phone...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/13/course-broke-my-windows-phone/) - Some of our more faithful readers know this already, but I'm hell on phones. I broke an iPhone (twice). I beat up a Speck Candyshell Satin (the finish wore off, and the bottom started to crack from taking it on and off), and a Speck FabShell (fabric started to peel). Back in the pre-smartphone days
- [7 Shades of Grey: Choosing a Paint Color](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/19/7-shades-grey-choosing-paint-color/) - If you look back at the photos of our first home, you might notice that Eric and I like grey. It's a nice, clean neutral. And even though it's a neutral, I don't find it as boring as beige (sorry to all you beige lovers). And looking at some mid-century color palettes, it's pretty spot
- [You Light Up My Life](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/17/light-life/) - Now that we're all moved in we've started tackling some projects. Eric has installed insulation in the attic above the garage in hopes of keeping his workspace warm, we've ordered some new appliances, put up curtains, and most notably begun replacing the lighting throughout the house. Our house is a bit on the darkside once
- [Sold!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/22/sold/) - Well readers, I've been keeping a pretty big secret from you. I didn't want to post anything until the papers were signed and everything was official. But our little suburban transitional sold! We started getting showings within the first hour of being on the market, and we received an offer after only five days. Certainly makes
- [Moving In (Or Where Did All This Stuff Come From)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/03/moving-stuff-come/) - When I posted our Sold! post last week, I pushed it live as soon as we got out of closing. We started hauling boxes out of our old place as soon as we got home. We hired Two Men and a Truck to help us move the big things; things like couches, our bedroom set,
- [House #7: The Lakeside Contemporary](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/21/house-7-lakeside-contemporary/) - After looking at House #5, the Carmel Contemporary, we decided to give more contemporary homes a try. Eric and I both work in Carmel, and there are more contemporary homes in Carmel than mid-century moderns. There are some MCM style homes of course (including the amazing Thornhurst Addition designed by Avriel Shull), but there are
- [House #6: The One that Started it All](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/19/house-6-one-started/) - When we decided to sell our house, I mentioned we went to an open house on a whim. This is that house. "But Nicole, this isn't anywhere close to a mid-century modern!" I know. Not to mention it is down the street from where we are now so the location isn't ideal. But, it is
- [Her: A Brilliant Warning To Lonely Geeks](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/12/brilliant-warning-lonely-geeks/) - SPOILER-FREE (aside from general plot from the trailer) After seeing the trailer for Her a few months back, I thought the movie looked terrifyingly brilliant. A lonely man named Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) purchases a copy of the first ever Artificially Intelligent Operating System (who names herself Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson), who he ends up
- [Book Review: Murloc Soup for the Geek Soul](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/10/book-review-murloc-soup-geek-soul/) - I think every girl who grew up in the 90s had at least one Chicken Soup for the X Soul book (boys may have read them too, but I specifically remember all the girls in my class having a copy). For those who missed out on the trend, the Chicken Soup books were a collection of feel
- [30 Days Later: From iPhone 5 to Android](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/09/30-days-later-iphone-5-android/) - My interest in Apple products is innate. My dad teaches electronics and computer technology at Indiana State University, and so I literally grew up on campus, surrounded by dozens of computers and servers in his office. Each one was a Macintosh, and as I got older I watched the development of Apple computers change over
- [House #5: The Carmel Contemporary](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/14/house-5-carmel-contemporary/) - It seems most of the cool mid-century homes are in Castleton and Meridian-Kessler. So to look in Carmel we had to broaden our search a bit. We decided to include contemporary homes in our search. They tend to take inspiration from mid-century modern homes, but with bigger rooms. And in our case, better locations. We
- [House #4: The Meridian Ranch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/12/house-4-meridian-ranch/) - So our first two homes in Meridian-Kessler were good, but far away. So it was time to get a bit closer. We found this limestone ranch home on Meridian Street. And if you live in Indy you've already noticed the first problem. It's on Meridian. Yes, we realize traffic is bad on Meridian. But we live
- [Obligitory New Year's Resolutions Post](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/08/obligitory-new-years-resolutions-post/) - So its the beginning of the year which means its time to do the New Year's resolution post. Typically, I don't do New Year's resolutions. They're too vauge to accomplish. They don't have a plan. But this year I'm going to try. To make them work, I'm setting concrete goals. Most of these goals have to do
- [House #3: Meridian-Kessler Painted Brick Ranch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/03/house-3-meridian-kessler-painted-brick-ranch/) - Our "true mid-century modern" was entirely too far away, on the western edge of Meridian-Kessler (according to Google Maps Highland-Kessler). So we moved our search east in the hopes of a better location. We found this painted brick ranch in what Google Maps is calling North Crows Nest. To me, since its on Kessler and
- [House #1: Castleton Mid-Century Ranch](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/29/house-1-castleton-mid-century-ranch/) - It's time for the fun part, going out and actually looking at houses. We combed through Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com to find homes that were interesting to us. Homes that met some of our criteria, and were worth compromising on the criteria they didn't meet. The first one we went to look at was a
- [Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/03/indie-arts-vintage-marketplace/) - Taking a break from house shopping to do some actual shopping! This past weekend was the kickoff of the winter season for the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace at The Fountains in Carmel. The Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace is a vintage/retro/craft show that is held nearly every month in either Carmel (during the Winter)
- [House #2: The True Mid-Century Modern](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/31/house-2-true-mid-century-modern/) - Continuing our home search turned up a true mid-century modern in our price range. Huzzah! And you know what, it's absolutely beautiful. The house is absolutely breathtaking. And as you drive through Meridian Kessler, you realize just how pretty the entire area is. There's trees, and winding roads, and some hills. And wait, this isn't
- [Beginning Our Home Search](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/26/beginning-home-search/) - We decided to sell our home. We found our Realtor. Now to begin the home search. Once again, we tried to learn from the mistakes of our first home. Obviously, we didn't want to focus on square footage like we did the last time. We also found a basement wasn't necessary for us, in fact,
- [Atomic Living Merging Into Pure Geekery](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/07/atomic-living-merging-pure-geekery/) - When I bought my new place, I created a blog to document the process; Atomic Living. Well, taking on two blog projects was more work than I really anticipated. I had thought it'd be simple, just write a little more. But I forgot about all the promotion and social stuff that goes into blogging. When
- [Choosing a Realtor](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/22/choosing-realtor/) - While we may have decided to sell our house in record time, we took our time finding a Realtor. Granted, we shoved what would probably been two weeks of interviews into one week. I spoke to five Realtors over the course of a week, meeting with them during lunch and after work. Why so many?
- [Choosing to Sell Our Home](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/16/choosing-sell-home/) - Major decisions are supposed to require a lot of thought. You are supposed to mull them over and come to a logical conclusion after weighing the pros and cons. You are not supposed to go to an open house out of curiosity, and decide to start the process of listing your house for sale the
- [Men in Tights: The Role of Men in Modern Derby](https://www.puregeekery.net/2014/01/02/men-tights-role-men-modern-derby/) - This past weekend, the Race City Rebels played the Naptown Roller Girls in a battle for hometown bragging rights. It was an awesome bout, how could it not be? The number 9 ranked team in the Men's Roller Derby Association (MRDA) skating against the number 12 team in the Women's Flat Track Derby Association(WFTDA)? Awesome!
- [The Facebook Problem](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/27/the-facebook-problem/) - I'm under no assumption that Pure Geekery is some kind of crazy monolith. I know that this blog is a place for Claire and I to talk about things we enjoy, things that bother us, and things we feel are important. Our fan base isn't huge, but I like to think of you guys as
- [Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts That Aren't Gift Cards](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/20/gift-guide-last-minute-gifts-arent-gift-cards/) - So you've put off your Christmas shopping and now you're stuck trying to find the perfect last minute gift. Ok, maybe not perfect, but something that says "I did more than run to the store and get a gift card from someplace you mentioned you shop at." Here are some options that you can probably
- [Claire's Top 5 Things on the Internet (this week)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/19/claires-top-5-things-internet-week/) - The Internet Gods have gifted us with some amazing things this week. Let us pay homage to the creme de la creme of internet awesomeness. 1. Han and Leia sing "Baby It's Cold Outside" while Luke freezes on Hoth (And it's the doubleclicks and Kirby Krackle. Instant Awesome) 2. Scientists invent the perfect coffee mug
- [Mean Girls - All Grown Up](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/26/mean-girls-grown/) - Alright ladies. I want you to know that I mean all this with love. You are a wonderful group of human beings with a great capacity for love and kindness. You have amazing skills to share with the world, you're funny, you're truly beautiful people. So why the hell do you insist on continuing the
- [Microsoft: XBOX One's Tale of Sexism](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/18/microsoft-xbox-ones-tale-sexism/) - For a company that is worth over $300 billion and a high amount of LGBT staff members, it seems Microsoft was quite the ideal career place to have. Just consider all the power of the benefits at your fingertips. In response to numerous complaints which can only be presumed are in the thousands and thus
- [Turn on Your Lights](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/17/turn-lights/) - I love Christmas lights; Clark Griswold, Tim Taylor, ridiculously over the top, drain the city's electricity, the bigger the better Christmas lights. They're like twinkling fairies ushering in one time of year it's widely acceptable for grownups to believe in magic. I've already staked out the neighborhoods with the good lights, and, with finals over,
- [Love, Actually: Sorry, But I Didn't Love It](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/16/love-actually-sorry-but-i-didnt-love-it/) - Spoilers, but the movie's been out 10 years so I think we're past the statute of limitations on spoilers. I had never really given Love, Actually much of a thought. I saw the previews when it came out, thought "wow, that has a lot of people in it" and promptly forgot about it. But when I
- [Rules For Being a Lady in 2014](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/13/rules-for-being-a-lady-in-2014/) - A friend of mine posted Thought Catalog's 24 Rules for Being a Gentleman in 2014 on Facebook and I loved it. For the most part, the post could be titled "24 Rules for Being Polite in 2014," because it's not just the guys who are doing these things. Maybe I'm just getting older, and shaking my
- [Saving Mr. Banks: A Sad Story That Leads To Movie Magic](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/13/saving-mr-banks-sad-story-leads-movie-magic/) - NOTE: This review is spoiler-free, only mentioning what can be seen in the trailers for the film. When you think of Disney, happy, cheery things come to mind. Mickey Mouse, Woody and the gang from Toy Story, and just to name one more, Mary Poppins. With this in mind, I was quite surprised with the
- [My Happiness Project: Expanding my horizons.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/10/happiness-project-expanding-horizons/) - As the child of two teachers, the importance of education has never been lost on me. I've been lucky enough to always know that the key to a better future is found through at least a bachelors degree- the academic, cultural, and social opportunities of a college/campus life experience are too great to miss. And
- [App Review: Boldomatic](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/13/app-review-boldomatic/) - I was contacted by a representative from Boldomatic who wanted me to check out their app. They had stumbled across my review of Whims, and thought I might be interested since its another “words as pictures” type app. I’m always interested in new apps so I gave it a shot. When the representative said “it’s
- [Sex Sells...But Only if We Keep Buying.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/03/sex-sells-keep-buying/) - So PETA used women dressed as “sexy pilgrims” to hand out fake turkeys and advertise against the eating of meat last week. With that piled up on the naked ads and the general use of sex in their advertising, I’ve started to wonder if PETA has any faith in their own message. If their message
- [Claire's Christmas Movie Countdown](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/06/claires-christmas-movie-countdown/) - I'm so close to the end of the semester I can taste it...cookies, movies, and spiced cider time is right around the corner, and I plan on celebrating with my favourite Christmas movies. Here are 10 movies you're sure to see on the cable guide this Christmas season ranked as my top 5 favourites and
- [Interview: Indy PopCon](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/09/interview-indy-popcon/) - This is the last week for the Indy PopCon Kickstarter! As I wrote last week, we're really excited for this addition to the Indianapolis convention schedule. I spoke with Shawn Smith, communications director, to get an insider's perspective on PopCon. 1) What exactly is Indy PopCon? With all the different conventions in Indy, what sets
- [Gift Guide: Geek Chic Gifts](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/06/gift-guide-geek-chic-gifts/) - Geek chic is all over the place anymore. Geeky T-shirts, jewelry, glasses, etc are all considered fashionable anymore. With so many options, it can be hard to find the right gift for the fashionable geek in your life. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1) SeV Cardigan or Pullover - The old
- [Support Us!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/10/support-us/) - We've just opened up two new shops for your geek needs. Every purchase goes to help keep Pure Geekery running. T-Shirts: If you bought one of our shirts when we did the first limited run, you got your shirt at a discount. If you missed out you're in luck! We've brought them back as well
- [Around Indy: Cards Against Humanity with Girls Pint Out](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/31/around-indy-cards-against-humanity-with-girls-pint-out/) - I have to admit, I was nervous when I got the Facebook invite from Girls Pint Out, an all female craft beer appreciation group, to play Cards Against Humanity at New Day Meadery in Fountain Square. I love Cards Against Humanity as much as the next awful person, but playing in public? Isn't the rule
- [Jurassic Park: Just as Awesome as You Remember](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/02/jurassic-park-just-as-awesome-as-you-remember/) - When the opportunity to see Jurassic Park in 3D IMAX presents itself you do not say “no.” I loved the movie as a kid, but since I was around seven when it came out, I never got to see it in the theatre. Which is why I ended up at the Indiana State Museum at
- [Really Paramount?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/15/really-paramount/) - I had been looking forward attending the Star Trek Into Darkness midnight premier. I happened to have the following Friday off for another reason, so no exhausted next day at work for me. Then Paramount announced they would be having “special fan sneak peaks” in IMAX on the Wednesday before at 8:00pm. Which was odd,
- [App Review: Unfilth Your Habitat](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/04/app-review-unfilth-your-habitat/) - Note: In the iTunes app store this app is called "Unfilth Your Habitat" but in app it's actually "Unf*ck Your Habitat." So language warning if you decide to download it. For this review, I'll be referring to the app as "Unfilth Your Habitat." I really don't do well the whole cleaning, organizing, keeping the house nice thing. It's not
- [Indy PopCon: Fund Their Kickstarter](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/12/02/indy-popcon-fund-kickstarter/) - Indianapolis is a convention city. It seems in the spring/summer there is a convention every weekend, whether it be a professional or fan convention. And even as far as fan conventions go, we have several throughout the year. There's Starbase Indy, InConJunction, and of course Gen Con. Next year we're getting another convention, Indy PopCon.
- [50 years later, the Doctor is still our hero.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/26/50-years-later-doctor-still-hero/) - MIllions of geeks all over the world gathered around their screens on Saturday, eagerly awaiting a TV episode 50 years in the making. And honestly, I was disappointed. I've been a Who fan since I was a kid- I spent a large part of my childhood in England, and Classic Who was one of the
- [An Open Letter to My Fellow Millennials](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/25/open-letter-fellow-millennials/) - Dear Millennial Generation, There's lots of debate about when our generation started, and I'm not sure that's going to be resolved anytime soon. But Wikipedia lists it as those of us born in the early 80's through 2000, so that's what I'm going to go by. That places me in the early-ish days of the
- [Catching Fire: The film smoulders, but never burns](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/22/catching-fire-film-smoulders-never-burns/) - Warning: This post contains spoilers. The book's been out since 2009, it's past the spoiler expiration and if you really don't want to know, stop reading. Go get a coffee and come back when you've seen the movie. I'd love to hear what you think. Panem. A dystopian vision of America's future, where the
- [The Book Thief: A Film That Does The Book Justice](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/23/book-thief-film-book-justice/) - This review contains spoilers: It's been about four years since I read The Book Thief. My memory of it is very hazy other than the fact that I loved it, and couldn't believe it was considered a book for young adults while reading it. Going into the advance screening I saw Wednesday evening made the
- [Reread: High Fidelity](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/27/reread-high-fidelity/) - I love High Fidelity. I love the book and I love the movie. The movie I saw for the first time sometime in high school when it was on Comedy Central. Perfectly casted with John Cusack as the lead (I mean come on, this is totally who you picture Lloyd Dobler growing up to be.).
- [Product Review: GoldieBlox](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/19/product-review-goldieblox/) - These days, walking through the toy aisle is treacherous. Everything is either hot pink and covered in glitter or has a superhero logo slapped on it. (For the record I like both glitter and superheros!) There aren't any toys of substance anymore- rarely do you see a cool educational toy on the shelves these days. What
- [Girl Power: Bringing back class with sass](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/19/girl-power-bringing-back-class-sass/) - Jennifer Lawrence is the girl that everyone wants to be best friends with- she's self-deprecating, talented, and has a healthy perspective on Hollywood life. She recently stated in an interview that while everyone is free to do their own thing, "It [sex] is a part of the entertainment industry that sells,” she said. "For some
- [Let Me Use My Game Console as a Cable Box](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/20/let-me-use-my-game-console-as-a-cable-box/) - I fear I'm losing my technology passion. I'm not excited about phones, upgrades are incremental at this point. I feel the same way about tablets. I couldn't tell you what's new with the iPad Air, other than it's arier I suppose. And now I'm not excited about the new game consoles. Here's where the big difference
- [Responding to: Hot Topic's Cosplay Shirt](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/18/responding-hot-topics-cosplay-shirt/) - The controversy du jour in the geek community is the cosplay shirt Hot Topic was selling, and subsequently pulled. Honestly, I don't see what the big deal is. I'm not a cosplayer, or even really a costumer, so maybe that's why I'm not offended. (Plus, I don't really take anything Hot Topic does seriously.) I
- [Gift Guide: The Derby Geek](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/22/gift-guide-derby-geek/) - This list is a mix of both gifts for the geek that loves derby, and the derby geek who loves all things on eight wheels. Truth be told, there's a lot of overlap there. There's something about the serious yet goofy atmosphere of derby that just attracts us geeks to the world of roller derby.
- [Gift Guide: Shameless Self Promotion (Plus a Giveaway)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/15/gift-guide-shameless-self-promotion-plus-giveaway/) - We're entering the holiday season, which means it's time to start shopping for the geeks in your life. But what do you buy the geek that has everything? That's where we come in. For the next six weeks "5 on Friday" is going to come to you in a gift guide format. This week, we
- [Bullying: To solve a problem, we must first define it.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/14/bullying-solve-problem-must-first-define/) - A few months ago, I said I was going to take an open stance against bullying. It’s become an increasingly large problem among kids, as well as adults, and the media attention is hopefully bringing about some positive change. I always say that the best way to tackle a problem is first to define the
- [My Happiness Project: Divorced at 23.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/11/happiness-project-divorced-23/) - Nicole and I spent a lot of time over the weekend talking about the internet explosion over marriage. Who is it for? You, your spouse... hypothetical children... families.... cats, dogs, fish, reptiallian friends? The debate goes on, and as Nicole brought up, it's a good thing. Open and honest conversation leads to progress. So let
- [Thor: The Dark World: A Passable Marvel Sequel](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/12/thor-dark-world-passable-marvel-sequel/) - SPOILER-FREE REVIEW After returning from seeing Thor: The Dark World, I'm still trying to form my opinion of it. I felt the same way after seeing Iron Man 3. While I didn't dislike the movie, I definitely didn't love it either. Post-The Avengers, it's proving to be very difficult to tell exciting individual stories about these
- [Level 17: A Fun, Free Web Series](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/16/level-17-fun-free-web-series/) - Professional, emerging, amateur and student independent South Australian filmmakers have combined their talents to produce the digital web series “Level 17”. Part of our culture is interest in science fiction, fantasy and action based adventures with Level 17 promising to meet those needs in a fresh, new innovative web-series. With a confirmed YouTube partnership, the
- [Book Review: Fangirl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/13/book-review-fangirl/) - I found Fangirl the way I find out about most things. Twitter. When it was released back in September, it seemed like everyone was talking about it. So of course, I had to get my hands on a copy Fangirl starts off as a somewhat typical coming of age story. You have the protagonist, Cath, and her
- [Responding To: Marriage Isn't For You](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/11/responding-marriage-isnt-for-you/) - Were you on the internet last week? Then you likely saw Seth Adam Smith's blog post "Marriage Isn't for You." And the Wayne Self's response, "Young Singles, Seth Adam Smith's Marriage Advice Isn't for You" describing Smith's post as "spreading across the Internet like low-fat mayo over Wonder Bread." Brilliant simile, and ouch. It seems everyone
- [We lost an incredible man this week: R.I.P. Max Edelman](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/09/world-lost-amazing-inspirational-man-week-rest-peace-max-edelman/) - Max Edelman is not a name I expect many, if any puregeekery readers to recognize. However, Max was one of the most amazing, inspirational people I have ever had the honor of knowing, and I am sad to say he passed away this past Monday, November 4th after 91 years on this planet. Max was
- [Kickstarter Launched for Tabletop Video Game Eon Altar by Flying Helmet Games](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/10/kickstarter-launched-tabletop-video-game-eon-altar-flying-helmet-games/) - Vancouver-based independent studio Flying Helmet Games launches a Kickstarter campaign, to fund Eon Altar, a new cooperative role-playing adventure that blends the experience of classic tabletop gaming and modern video games into a Tabletop Video Game. Eon Altar is an innovative Fantasy RPG Tabletop Video Game for Tablets and Handsets that brings people back together
- [A Penny for the Guy?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/05/penny-guy/) - “Remember Remember the fifth of November..” A poem regularly quoted in Facebook statuses and Twitter feeds on this day, often accompanied by that ridiculous V for Vendetta mask. As a Greycoat girl, who spent a large portion of her childhood in England, I often spend today abnging my head in to a wall
- [Life After Derby](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/06/life-after-derby/) - Today would have been my two year derbyversary. In celebration of my first derbyversary last year, I posted about the things derby had taught me. Things like appreciating my body and what it can do, spacial awareness, and the importance of taking care of yourself. Things that eventually led me to initially not skating last
- [Blogging Lessons: What Works for One, Doesn't Always Work for Another](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/04/blogging-lessons/) - As we round out the first year of Pure Geekery, I started my second blog Atomic Living. It's more of a lifestyle/DIY/home blog than Pure Geekery is. This past weekend I went to my first event as Atomic Living, the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace. And learned a valuable lesson that what works for one
- [5 on Friday: Geeky Indie Polish](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/11/01/5-friday-geeky-indie-polish/) - Etsy is being flooded with indie polish, handmade polish made by individuals. Most of the polish collections are designed around a certain theme, and are free of the most harmful chemicals. I haven't tried any of these indie polish collections myself (I am not good about nail polish, it's a little embarrassing). But these are
- [App Review: Whims](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/17/app-review-whims/) - I must say, I am really surprised by the staying power instagram has. When it was released, I understood the novelty. Low resolution square photos felt new in our high def, wide screen world. Applying filters is fun, and makes mundane pictures seem interesting. After all, would photos of snacks be as eye catching without the kitschy filter? But
- [Claire's Top 10 Halloween Movies](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/31/claires-top-10-halloween-movies/) - It's no secret that I love movies and TV and dressing up. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that All Hallows Eve is a time of much creepy celebration in my house. I love creepy movies and while I haven't had as much time as I would like to watch them this year (damn you grad
- [Geek Acceptance](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/30/geek-acceptance/) - What is a geek? A geek is defined as “a person who has excessive enthusiasm for and some expertise about a specialized subject or activity.” There is no better way to define the term. The “subject or activity” for which a geek has their enthusiasm can literally be anything. One of the most refreshing parts
- [Product Review: Ogio Brooklyn Tablet Purse](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/28/product-review-ogio-brooklyn-tablet-purse/) - I carry an absurd amount of stuff with me when I'm on a blogging assignment. My iPad, phone, battery backup, pens, a notebook, all the things a good blogger should have on hand at any given time. Finding a purse that was able to carry all those things, and not look like a backpack or
- [5 on Friday - Convention Gear](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/13/5-friday-convention-gear/) - It's after labor day which means summer, and con season, is winding down. This was my first true con season, and it was a blast. We started with the Louisville Arcade Expo (still my favorite of the year), went to InConJunction to checkout a locally ran con, Fandom Fest was disappointing but it was our
- [Makeup Review: Fandom Cosmetics “Keepers of the Peace”](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/16/makeup-review-fandom-cosmetics-keepers-peace/) - At Fandom Fest, we ran across Fandom Cosmetics booth full of nail polish. I was ecstatic because I had just started experimenting with indie polish, and here was a whole booth where I could see the true colors without worrying if my monitors were showing me the correct colors or not. Not only that, but
- [BookDigits: A GoodReads Alternative](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/17/bookdigits-goodreads-alternative/) - Recently there have been more and more alternatives to GoodReads showing up. There's the other Amazon property Shelfari. Pinterest like Riffle. Blogging platform BookLikes. Slice backed by Google's Eric Schmidt. I've poked around a few of these, and nothing really has caught my attention. Not enough to switch anyway. When I saw BookDigits on Reddit about
- [5 on Friday: 5 Pumpkin Beers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/20/5-friday-5-pumpkin-beers/) - On Sunday we will officially hit the first day of fall, which can only mean one thing. It's time to pumpkin ALL the things, including beer. This past Wednesday I went to Queen of the Pumpkin Ales at Hearthstone Coffee House and Pub, hosted by Girls' Pint Out, and tried four varieties of pumpkin beer.
- [Shit My Husband Says: Wil Wheaton](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/22/shit-husband-says-wil-wheaton/) - After I told my husband about Wil Wheaton's work with animal rescue groups...
- [Hey. You Park Like an Assole.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/23/hey-park-like-assole/) - In general, I try to be really positive and give people the benefit of the doubt. I try to keep my road rage in check. I do what a previous yoga teacher told me, and if I have to yell at a driver I yell "I HOPE YOU GET WHERE YOU'RE GOING SAFELY" (Claire got
- [Giving Windows Phone a Chance](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/25/giving-windows-phone-chance/) - Oh I can never leave well enough alone can I? I mean really, the iPhone is fine. It does phone things. But I'm just not a huge fan of iOS7 (more on that later this week). I don't want Android. I tried that. Recently. And I'm sorry, there's still not an Android phone with a
- [You Are Not Your Phone.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/30/phone/) - When iOS7 was released I complained like the majority of you. I recognized I'd get used to it, and be fine but I complained. The iPhone fans came out of the woodwork to refute my claims. To claim iOS7's perfection. Then I switched to Windows Phone. The “iPhone is better” no “Android is better” arguments
- [5 on Friday: Streaming Music Services](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/04/5-friday-streaming-music-services/) - When I got my Windows Phone, I had problems connecting to Spotify. It ended up being a problem with logging in via Facebook with dual authentication. Basically, I'm a fringe case. While I was working out my issue with Spotify (who has awesome and helpful support) I used the opportunity to check out a few
- [14 Days Later: Did I Keep My Windows Phone?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/07/14-days-later-keep-windows-phone/) - It's been two weeks since I picked up my Windows phone. It was a risky choice, one I only felt comfortable with because I have an iPad if need/want an app that Windows Phone doesn't have and Verizon's 14 day return policy. Corrections and Clarifications I corrected a few things in my last post,
- [Essential Windows Phone 8 Apps](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/09/essential-windows-phone-8-apps/) - Windows Phone gets dinged a lot because there are “no apps.” It's not really a fair assessment. While there are fewer apps, and not everything has an official client, there are plenty of apps to get things done. The number of apps in the store isn't what is important. It's if they work well and
- [5 on Friday: DIY Halloween Costumes](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/11/5-friday-diy-halloween-costumes/) - Halloween is only three short weeks away, and it's time to get costuming! If your local Halloween store is like mine, costumes are expensive and poorly made. Not really something I want to spend my money on. Plus, you may show up at the party in the same costume as someone else! The solution? DIY
- [Goodbye Molly.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/16/goodbye-molly/) - The American Girl stories and dolls were an intricate part of my childhood. I read all the books, from all the girls, over and over again. So when an American Girl catalog showed up in my mailbox (some leftover mail from the previous resident) I poured over the catalog like I was six years old
- [Be a Tourist.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/21/be-a-tourist/) - One of my major pet peeves is when people act like Indianapolis has nothing to offer. Implying it's just a boring city in the middle of a corn field (which hello, fresh food). The statement usually comes after someone has come back from vacationing in another city. Statements like “Portland is so cool, we were
- [5 on Friday: Blogs to Check Out](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/25/5-on-friday-blogs-to-check-out/) - Things are getting hectic in the world of Claire and Nicole. Claire can't see over her schoolwork, she's trying to plan her wedding, and oh yeah be a parent. I'm listing my house for sell, which is a project the likes of which I've never tackled. Which of course means I'm blogging it. So we
- [A Geekling's Halloween](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/29/geeklings-halloween/) - There are few holidays I love more than Halloween. Scary movies, TV specials, awesome creepy decorations and a real excuse to play with knives (pumpkin carving.. what were you thinking? :D ). In raising a fabulous geekingling, one must initiate said geekling in all of the wonderfulness of October 31st. The best part of Halloween
- [Can Joss Whedon get me to enjoy Shakespeare?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/29/experiment-can-joss-whedon-get-enjoy-shakespeare/) - NOTE: This is in no way a review of the 2012 movie Much Ado About Nothing I, like many others in the geek culture, am a Joss Whedon junkie. I was introduced to the Whedonverse with Firefly (unfortunately after it had been canceled and Serenity had already been made). I loved it so much that
- [Entering the World of Dungeons and Dragons](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/01/entering-the-world-of-dungeons-and-dragons/) - I’m learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons for the first time. I went in with no idea what to expect, or how to prepare. I’m going to document my journey for anyone else who finds themselves in this position. Last night was my second game night. I’m combining the first two nights into one
- [Dungeons and Dragons: Absolute Silliness](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/16/dungeons-and-dragons-absolute-silliness/) - Usually I'd have a post describing where we were in our quest, and what I have learned about my character and how the game is played. I also don't usually offer to help taste test my friend Claire's cranberry-orange infused vodka (which is very good for what it's worth). I've also started playing Star Wars the Old Republic, so I'm
- [What We're Up To: March](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/01/what-were-up-to-march/) - You’ve been reading about our interests for a few months now. But so much of what we’re into never makes it to the site. We’re going to start posting a brief overview of what we’re doing at the beginning of every month. Let us know what you have going on this month in the comments.
- [5 on Friday: Nicole's 5 Favorite Doctor Who Episodes](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/29/5-on-friday-nicoles-5-favorite-doctor-who-episodes/) - Its new Who weekend! We finally are getting the second half of season seven and I’m stoked. In celebration, here are my five favorite Doctor Who episodes. I intentionally tried to leave off two parters and season finales. Because then it’s just too easy. I made an exception for The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances because poor
- [Pure Geekery's Summer Movie Guide for Geeks](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/20/pure-geekerys-summer-movie-guide-for-geeks/) - Summer is a fabulous time to be a geek: conventions are in full swing, weekends are free to spend on cosplay and video games, and the movies couldn't be better. I don't know about you, but the multiplex is my home away from home in the summer and 2013 summer movie season is only 2
- [What We're Up To: April](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/01/what-were-up-to-april/) - Happy April! This is what we're up to this month: What We're Reading: Nicole – I’m still reading Pirate Cinema by Cory Doctorow. I usually read on my lunch break, and didn't really get many of those in March. I read a good amount of it this past weekend while my husband played Street Fighter
- [A TV Revolution](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/11/a-tv-revolution/) - Warning: This may contain spoilers. But seriously, the show has been on since September- it's not really a spoiler at this point. However I promise not to elaborate on anything from the last few episodes. :) What would you do without power & technology? Without lights, cell phones, tv, and computers? As the NBC drama
- [Amazon Original Pilots: Zombieland](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/23/amazon-original-pilots-zombieland/) - If you haven't noticed yet, I love TV. Sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, drama, ridiculously stupid reality tv- as long as it doesn't have a Kardashian or Seacrest in it, I'm in. Netflix's resurrection of Arrested Development had me jumping up and down like a 5-year-old at FAO Shwartz (I'm still holding out for Jericho) and the
- [5 on Friday: That's A Syfy Thing Isn't It?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/26/5-on-friday-thats-a-syfy-thing-isnt-it/) - Claire has finally made me start watching Battlestar Galactica. I'm also watching/playing Defiance. These are the first two Syfy shows I've watched since Sliders. Even though I'm just now starting both of these series, I found myself saying to Claire “that’s a Syfy thing isn't it” during Battlestar. These are the trends I've noticed in this short time. 1) Multi-dimensional Female Characters - Syfy has
- [What We're Up To: May](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/01/what-were-up-to-may/) - We're entering summer which means there will be a whole lot of awesome going on. Conventions, summer movies, and meetups oh my! Here’s what’s on our plate, at least for now. What We're Reading: Nicole – I'm reading some free comics from Dark Horse right now. Unfortunately, my Marvel Free Comics offer got sent to my spam
- [Movie Review: Iron Man 3](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/03/movie-review-iron-man-3/) - I have a long-standing love affair with midnight openings. The anticipation, crazy costumes, and standing in line with fans just as avid as I am has always been almost as fun as the movie itself. The last few midnight showings I have been to, however, have lacked the excitement I have come to expect. I
- [More Amazon Original Pilots!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/07/more-amazon-original-pilots/) - Since I'm on a break between school and my internship, I took some time to watch some more Amazon Original Pilots. I love tv, and I especially love original shows- bring on the awesome! Dark Minions- Created by Kevin Sussman and John Ross Bowie (better known as Stuart and Barry Kripke from The Big Bang
- [Pure Geekery Giveaway: TMNT Piñata](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/13/pure-geekery-giveaway-tmnt-pinata/) - Lets be honest- at this point, dear readers, you can probably figure out that I was a pretty weird kid. I spent my childhood dressed as Dorothy refusing to answer to my own name, practicing my Lando cape swirling and of course playing with my dolls. As an avid Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, I had
- [Doctor WHO?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/04/doctor-who/) - I received 10 texts on Saturday about the BBC's huge announcement- Matt Smith is leaving Doctor Who. Honestly, I am not surprised. He has been on the show for four years and while I have come to love him as the Doctor, it is time for him to move on. So the question is....who will
- [Spoiler-Free Review: Man of Steel](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/20/spoiler-free-review-man-of-steel/) - Greetings everyone! My name is Ryan, and I work with Nicole. After seeing a brief, spoiler-free movie review of Man of Steel (which I will post below) on Facebook, Nicole has asked me to review movies for Pure Geekery. I wrote the review that Nicole liked so much in less than 1 minute. It contains
- [Digital Cable/DVR Killed the TV Cliffhanger](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/26/digital-cabledvr-killed-the-tv-cliffhanger/) - As a TV geek, one of life's greatest joys (and frustrations) is getting immersed in an episode of a TV show, losing track of time, then at a pivotal, suspenseful moment, the words "TO BE CONTINUED..." pop up on screen. You want to scream at your TV to keep going, you need to know what's
- [Monster's University: Proving That Prequels Are Never a Good Idea](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/01/monsters-university-proving-that-prequels-are-never-a-good-idea/) - When it comes to prequels, the only one I can think of off the top of my head that is excellent (let alone good at all) is...Muppet Babies! Maybe it's the fact that I was three years old when it started airing in 1984, but I remember that show being absolutely brilliant. With Monster's Inc.
- [Am I Seriously Still Writing About Violence in Games?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/11/am-i-seriously-still-writing-about-violence-in-games/) - Since the horrible shootings in Newtown, CT everyone seems to be looking for something to blame. It’s the lack of mental health care and the stigma around seeking help in this country. It’s the easy access to guns. And of course, it’s the fault of the violent media. The NRA jumped on the bandwagon to
- [5 on Friday: Products I'm Most Excited About From CES 2013](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/11/5-on-friday-products-im-most-excited-about-from-ces-2013/) - Is it just me, or has CES gotten a bit… boring this year? I really do not care about Smart TVs, 4k TVs, or OLED TVs. Ok, I just don’t care about TVs. Or iPhone cases, as seems to be the other big category. Pebble Watch – This is completely unnecessary, and will look ridiculous
- [Level 1 (Replay): Let's Try This Workout Thing Again](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/14/level-1-replay-lets-try-this-workout-thing-again/) - I may have overset my goals last week. My plan was to return to practice three days a week, and do some off skates training three days a week. Well, I made it to practice three days, but I only did off skates training once. Ouch. I had not realized how much being a sloth
- [5 on Friday: Books You Should Read](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/07/5-on-friday-books-you-should-read/) - I think I’m going to make Friday’s list days. I’m usually a little over the week by Friday and this is a simple way for me to share things I like with you. Plus, I just really like making lists. This week’s list is of books I think you should read that you may not
- [There's Not Enough You in the World](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/06/theres-not-enough-you-in-the-world/) - I shared this video (transcript here) on Facebook and Twitter, but it is still banging around in my head. It's such an important message that I think so many people, no matter what age, need to hear. It struck a particular nerve with me, because when I was in high school my guidance counselor told me not
- [Geek Parenting: Level Expert](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/08/geek-parenting-level-expert/) - For the last four years, I have had one very specific goal: make my daughter the most fantastic, geekiest kid possible. From a Beatles themed nursery and daily "good music" lessons (no kids CDs allowed unless They Might Be Giants released them) to frequent Dr. Who marathons, I'm a mom on a mission. So what's
- [Spreading the Geek Love <3](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/14/spreading-the-geek-love/) - I cannot say enough good things about Arsenal Game Room and Cafe in Fountain Square. Troy (the owner) is friendly and extremely welcoming to new faces, as were the clientele. A fantastic group of D&D-ers allowed us to tag along and watch their game, chatting and including us in the conversation. During my drive home,
- [Free Comic Books?! ](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/09/free-comic-books/) - Free Marvel comic books, you say? On my tablet/phone/computer?! Have no fear, fellow comic geeks- ComiXology and Marvel wouldn't leave dedicated fans hanging for long! If you missed it the first time, ComiXology and Marvel have returned their "700 Free Marvel #1's" after the original March release crashed the ComiXology platform. This time, you have to
- [My Happiness Project: Twelve Commandments](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/13/my-happiness-project-twelve-commandments/) - When the sun is shining and it's 70 degrees outside, it's much easier to work on happiness. Being outside in the sunshine (with appropriate sun protection) does wonders for the human condition. I believe that building my happiness when it's easy will help me deal with the little things when times are rough. My happiness
- [Spoiler Free Review: The Way, Way Back](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/02/spoiler-free-review-the-way-way-back/) - Monday evening I saw an advance screening of The Way, Way Back (coming out this Friday), and I really enjoyed it. The movie is about an awkward 14 year old named Duncan (Liam James) who is forced to go live for the summer with his mother Pam (Toni Collette) and her new boyfriend Trent (Steve
- [Cutting That Cable: Still Feeling Good](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/05/cutting-that-cable-still-feeling-good/) - It has been about a year and a half since we ditched cable. I had to stop and think about how long it has been because honestly we haven't looked back. Originally, it wasn't a money decision so much as a "how much are we really watching all of these channels?" decision. It all just
- [Who CENSORED Roger Rabbit: An old(er) perspective on an old classic](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/08/who-censored-roger-rabbit-an-older-perspective-on-an-old-classic/) - Fair warning: We're heading into major spoiler territory here (though it's on a 25 year old movie and a 32 year old book) If you grew up in the 80's, chances are you've seen the 1988 classic (wow, calling it a classic makes me feel old) Who Framed Roger Rabbit? A few years back, a
- [Lessons from a Movie Lover](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/06/lessons-from-a-movie-lover/) - I have been really behind on my movies. Usually I'm game for midnight showings, I see everything the weekend it comes out, and I'm super pumped for anything shiny and new at the theater. Unfortunately, with moving and internship, and you know, life, lately I've been behind on my weekly dose of hollywood. So the
- [You're killin' me DC.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/09/youre-killin-me-dc/) - I have always been a bigger DC fan than Marvel. I spent my evenings and days home sick with Adam West, Burt Ward, Dean Cain and Terri Hatcher (who was pretty awesome pre-Desperate Housewives). Past comic books, watching Batman and Lois and Clark were my first windows into the fabulousness that is geekdom. And that
- [Sharknado: I Want 1 Hour and 57 Minutes of My Life Back!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/13/sharknado-i-want-1-hour-and-57-minutes-of-my-life-back/) - For the last decade, the Syfy channel has had a string of very solid original, scripted tv shows. Starting with Battlestar Galactica, the network has churned out surprisingly high quality shows such as Eureka, Sanctuary, Warehouse 13, Haven, Being Human, and most recently Defiance. Yet for the quality they put into scripted television, the network
- [My Happiness Project: Finding my Lobster.....](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/13/my-happiness-project-finding-my-lobster/) - I, like millions of other people around the world, can quote every episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. from beginning to end. I know the appropriate place to clap when jamming to the Rembrandts and "How you doin'?" will forever be my favourite pickup line. Recently I was procrastinating sleep and The One with the Prom video came
- [Beware The Batman: Bringing Some Dark Back to The Dark Knight on the Small Screen](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/16/beware-the-batman-bringing-some-dark-back-to-the-dark-knight-on-the-small-screen/) - With The Dark Knight Rises still relatively fresh in most people's minds, DC and Cartoon Network have decided it's time to bring a new incarnation of Batman to the small screen, and this past Saturday, Beware The Batman premiered. My favorite incarnation of Batman ever was the 1990's Batman: The Animated Series, which was surprisingly
- [FOXADHD: FOX's Answer to Adult Swim (12 Years Too Late)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/23/foxadhd-foxs-answer-to-adult-swim-12-years-too-late/) - Almost 12 full years after Cartoon Network launched it's mature humor block of cartoons, Adult Swim, Fox has finally decided it might be a good idea to compete against them with it's new block of cartoons, FOXADHD. Launching the website foxadhd.com (standing for Animation Domination HD) around late March, 2013, FOX has been teasing some
- [60 Second Spoiler-Free Review: The Wolverine](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/29/60-second-movie-review-the-wolverine/) - Just got home from seeing The Wolverine, and have to leave again shortly, so here's a quickie review of the movie. It's a darker, grittier Wolverine than we've seen in any other movie he's been in, and not surprisingly, Hugh Jackman nails it! Wolverine in Japan = excellent martial arts action scenes! The post-credits "stinger"
- [Elysium: An Intelligent Summer Science Fiction Blockbuster](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/12/elysium-an-intelligent-summer-science-fiction-blockbuster/) - It's been 4 years since Neill Blomkamp made his feature writing and directing debut with District 9, and his follow up in both departments, Elysium was well worth the wait! Elysium takes place in the near distant future, 2154, on an Earth that has been destroyed due to over-population. While the majority of people are
- [Second Chance Reviews: Beware The Batman and High School USA!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/15/second-chance-reviews-beware-the-batman-and-high-school-usa/) - As a fan of genre television, I'm well aware of the fact that you should never judge a series by its first episode. Serialized plots need to be laid out, characters need to time to be fleshed out, and the show as a whole needs time to show you what it's truly about. With that being
- [DC Just Hit Self-Destruct](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/31/dc-just-hit-self-destruct/) - I've been thinking about this for week. Trying to be calm, taking deep breaths- the experts know best right? There's always some piece of information the general populace doesn't have, right? Wrong. SERIOUSLY DC?! SERIOUSLY?! Ben Affleck?!!!!!! You have got to be kidding me- have you even SEEN Daredveil? Are you TRYING to fail at
- [Claire's Top Shows for Fall](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/18/claires-top-shows-fall/) - As you know by now dear readers, I love television. Give me comedy, drama, thriller and I’ll try it once. Here are my top seven shows for fall: Revolution (Wednesday 8/7C)- This was my favourite new show of last season. The storyline is compelling, the characters have dimension, and it’s nice to see Billy Burke
- [Marvel Takes on Television with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (SPOILERS)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/01/marvel-takes-on-television-with-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-spoilers/) - WARNING: This review contains spoilers from the pilot of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as the movie The Avengers. This past week, Marvel took a giant step in dominating the one form of media DC has always been superior in: television. For over 20 years, DC has had a very strong tv presence, mostly in cartoons,
- [Sleepy Hollow is Fun Ride Through the Supernatural](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/07/sleepy-hollow/) - I can't think of a more dismissible idea for a TV show than Sleepy Hollow. Traditionally it's a pretty self-contained story so I was surprised to see it turned into a show at all (and its not like it needed another movie). In fact, I did dismiss the show at first. After a few sweet
- [American Horror Story: Coven - A Great Way to Kick Off Halloween Season](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/14/american-horror-story-coven-great-way-kick-halloween-season/) - NOTE: Minor spoilers about episode 1 of season 3 are in this review, mostly basic plot points. The beauty of the show American Horror Story is that each season is a self-contained story, with no link to the previous seasons. The majority of the same ensemble cast appears in every season, though they play completely different
- [Why Edward Scissorhands and I Would Be Best Friends.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/23/edward-scissorhands-best-friends/) - The leaves are starting to turn orange and the warmth in my chest I stored from the summer has begun to chill. For the remainder of this month I will discuss how 1990s Tim Burton helped shape my views of life/love/social interaction into the warped and shriveled gleam in my eye that it is today.
- [5 on Friday: 5 Songs to Introduce You to Nerdcore](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/04/5-on-friday-5-songs-to-introduce-you-to-nerdcore/) - Nerdcore, in a nutshell, is hip hop with nerdy lyrical content. I’m calling these songs all nerdcore, although some of the artists mentioned don’t identify as such (or don’t anymore). Some of them prefer to be called indie hip hop. It’s a very niche genre but if you’re reading this there’s a chance you fit into
- [Pure Geekery Interviews: Int Eighty of Dual Core](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/12/pure-geekery-interviews-int-eighty-of-dual-core/) - I've had a few posts on here about work being a bit rough lately. I posted some of my ways of dealing with it (which kind of fizzled out entering week three). I eventually had to step down from my derby team’s roster because I couldn't attend practice enough. I was going to either hurt myself
- [Around Indy: They Might Be Giants at The Vogue](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/03/around-indy-they-might-be-giants-at-the-vogue/) - I have spent the past six years avoiding the Broad Ripple strip during the evening. Don’t get me wrong, I love Broad Ripple as a whole. Tons of unique shops, and fantastic restaurants for when you need a break. But the meat market that Broad Ripple turns into once the sun goes down? Count me
- [5 on Friday: 5 Songs for Your Road Trip Playlist](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/26/5-on-friday-5-songs-for-your-road-trip-playlist/) - It’s summer. It’s time for lounging by the pool, too much wine, and of course road trips. This weekend Claire and I will be heading on a mini road trip to Louisville for FandomFest (keep an eye on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates). Of course we’ll need an appropriate road trip playlist. The road
- [The Doubleclicks at Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/21/the-doubleclicks-at-gen-con/) - Gen Con was my first true experience hearing the music of The Doubleclicks. Sure I had heard "Clever Girl" before and (because I realize the internet exists) "Nothing to Prove." So when a friend told me they were playing a show on Saturday I knew I had to make it over there to see what
- [5 on Friday: A Musical Tribute to Geek Girls](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/30/5-on-5-on-friday-a-musical-tribute-to-geek-girls/) - Geek Girls, we don't get a ton of songs written about us. When we do, they tend to be borderline fetishizing. A guy who's in love with some geek girl from afar, or she's pretty with a side of geek. A genuine "you're awesome" song is hard to come by. But when we do come by
- [Where has the good music gone?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/24/good-music-gone/) - In a world filled with "stars" desperately seeking attention like Miley and her creepy-ass teddy bears, Lady Gaga literally begging for applause, Justin Bieber doing whatever the hell he thinks is music these days, and Robin Thicke and his sorry excuse for boring music that's apparently the hit of the summer (??@#$#@^%?!!!!), I fear turning
- [5 on Friday: Valentine's Day Gifts for Geek Girls](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/01/5-on-friday-valentines-day-gifts-for-geek-girls/) - Flowers and chocolate, while appreciated, lack a bit of thought. It’s something you can swing by the drugstore on the way home and pick up. If you really want to make an impression on the geek girl in your life, try some of these options. Most of these come from various Etsy shops, so you
- [Rant: The Decline of Split Screen Games](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/11/rant-the-decline-of-split-screen-games/) - I’ve been gaming a lot more recently. It’s a mixed bag of good and bad. I’m not passively watching TV, I’m actively problem solving which is good. But I’ve also not been making things, which is bad. The Mass Effect Trilogy may be the reason I’m updating less here too (and by “may be” I
- [What Makes a Gamer?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/13/what-makes-a-gamer/) - I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about what it means to be a gamer. I’ve started playing more games lately, and spending a considerable amount of time doing so. I use Fitocracy because I love the “leveling up” aspect. I use EpicWin as my to-do list for the same reason. I play Dungeons and
- [5 on Friday: 5 Games That Stick With You](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/15/5-on-friday-5-games-that-stick-with-you/) - There are some games that just stick with you. Like a good book they encompass you in their world, make you care about the characters, and they make you think. These games are games that stick with you, long after you’ve stopped playing. There have been several games like this for me through the years.
- [Gamers: Can't We All Just Get Along?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/18/gamers-cant-we-all-just-get-along/) - Over the past several months I’ve found myself being pulled more into gaming. I had about a ten-year hiatus from video games. School, work, and derby had monopolized my time. But now that I’ve learned to manage my time better, I’m finding myself with time to enjoy this hobby again. Claire also introduced me to
- [Product Review: Boxsome Boxes](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/02/product-review-boxsome-boxes/) - There’s a new “box of random fun” type service that’s come out, it’s called Boxsome and it’s ran by Top Hat Sasquatch. Since it is Top Hat Sasquatch it’s nostalgia based. This one’s a bit different from your typical box subscriptions though. First of all, it’s not actually a subscription. As their about states “Monthly fees
- [A Generation of Players: The Future of Gaming in Education](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/22/generation-players-future-gaming-education/) - I have always been and will always be a book girl. Hard and paper backs arranged on their shelves, stacked on the floor, stored in dresser drawers, boxes, and lovinging read and re-read until their covers need a thick layer of packaging tape. I am forever the English professor's daughter, raised in offices and libraries
- [Press Release: Dungeons & Dragons Arena of War: Pre-Registration Bonus & Debut Trailer‏](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/22/press-release-dungeons-dragons-arena-of-war-pre-registration-bonus-debut-trailer‏/) - Following Wizards of the Coast’s recent news at Gen Con of the yearlong Dungeons & Dragons event “The Sundering” in the Forgotten Realm’s setting, DeNA has released the debut trailer for its future mobile game release of Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War. Arena of War Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AdNhczUDKI Pre-register for Exclusive Bonus Content Fans can
- [Gamer Gear for Women: Stop Painting it Pink](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/06/gamer-gear-women-stop-painting-pink/) - Throughout the summer I've been carrying around my women's specific CamelBak day pack. I've had it with me at cons to keep everything I needed within easy grasp, and I've used it as a carry on for trips. I picked it up on Woot a while back for $20, and it was well worth the
- [Collecting Stories: Compiling the Oral History of Women in Gaming](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/09/collecting-stories-compiling-the-oral-history-of-women-in-gaming/) - Through the magic of twitter, I was introduced to Lillian Cohen-Moore's latest project to collect the stories of women in gaming (thanks to Sara from Solid Gold Eats for the tip!). Lilly was inspired by the #1ReasonWhy hashtag that was trending back in November. But while #1ReasonWhy evolved to focused on the stories of women in
- [Press Release: IELLO's Program for Indy Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/06/press-release-iellos-program-for-indy-gen-con/) - Editor's Note: Hello readers! We have been getting a few press releases from game companies leading up to Gen Con. This one from IELLO is the first one we've ran. Do you want to see more of these? Or should we just leave them in our inbox? IELLO's New Games THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AN EASY
- [Scotty's Brewhouse + Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/15/scottys-brewhouse-gen-con/) - Cons provide a unique experience for geeks like me- everything I love in one place including endless hours of games, shopping, panels, and photo ops (and don't forget the accepted ability to dress up like it's Halloween for days on end). However the one thing cons lack s good food. I can't count the number
- [Press Release: Paizo Publishing's Gen Con Schedule](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/13/press-release-paizo-publishings-gen-con-schedule/) - General Paizo Events Ongoing throughout Gen Con Paizo is in booth #203 in the Exhibit Hall Giveaways at the Paizo booth throughout GenCon Free collectible buttons, a new one each day Free promo card for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game Spend $50 or more at the Paizo booth and get a free KonKrud goblin mini
- [My First Gen Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/19/my-first-gen-con/) - Although I've grown up in Indianapolis, this weekend was my first Gen Con. There always seemed to be something going on Gen Con weekend, or I couldn't find anyone to go with me. The stars finally aligned this year and I was finally able to make it to the convention for the “best four days
- [Gen Con: Claire's Christmas in August](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/21/gencon-claires-christmas-in-august/) - So it's no secret that I love conventions. The more comic cons and game conventions I go to, the more I love them. Minus the disorganization of Fandom Fest, Gen Con weekend was a fantastic 4 days. (It's amazing what a few rope lines can do for con happiness!) I spent the weekend navigating Gen
- [Power Grid: A Game Begging for House Rules](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/04/power-grid-a-game-begging-for-house-rules/) - My husband (a power engineer) asked if I had any interest in playing Power Grid several months ago. His friends/co-workers loved the game and he wanted to give it a try. Since I'm always trying to get him interested in gaming, I jumped on the opportunity. We opened it up, tried to read the directions,
- [How to Alienate Female Gamers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/22/how-to-alienate-female-gamers/) - Before I begin, let me just say 95% of Gen Con was amazing. I didn't catch anyone leering at me, I didn't get “accidentally” ran into, and no one questioned my geek cred. Gamers were helpful, instead of sarcastic, when I mentioned I hadn't played a game. But, and there's alway a but, when I
- [Building a Geekling Gamer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/08/building-geekling-gamer/) - It's no surprise to regular readers that I enjoy turning my geekling into the most fantastically geeky child in the history of the universe. She recognizes a majority of the 12 Doctors (she distinguishes between them by hair or hair style- last night she asked for a "Number 4" hat), knows the basic workings of
- [Doctor Who: Card Game vs RPG](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/10/doctor-card-game-vs-rpg/) - We've been playing a lot of tabletop games at home lately. On Tuesday I wrote about how we're turning the Geekling into an awesome baby gamer, and all of that stems from our own love of gaming. Like any geeks, we'll play pretty much any game once, and games themed after our favourite movies and
- [Press Release: Cincinnati Comic Expo](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/04/press-release-cincinnati-comic-expo/) - Editor Note: This is a mix of the FAQ and event list from the Cincinnati Comic Expo website instead of a traditional press release. I thought this was the best way to get you the most thorough information. General FAQ for Cincinnati Comic Expo Q: When is the Cincinnati Comic Expo? A: September 13 – 15, 2013 Q:
- [Comic Books - A Journey Begins](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/09/comic-books-journey-begins/) - Confession: Comic books have never been something that I’ve really gotten into. I had a few Supergirl, Spider-Girl, and Wonder Woman comics in high school, but that was about it. They were fun, but they really didn't do anything for me. Recently, though, I’ve had the desire to try again. I’ve become aware of the
- [Convenient, Because That's Precisely Our Goal...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/24/convenient-because-thats-precisely-our-goal/) - You've been hearing about it since January and now How Geek Girls Will Rule the World, the book I was featured in, is available for purchase on Amazon. I received my complimentary copy on Monday and have been flipping through it over the last few days. What I really like about the book is, aside from the introduction, it's women
- [My Happiness Project: Namaste](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/27/my-happiness-project-namaste/) - I had an interesting run in with grad school insanity last week. After making a debatable choice in a presentation, a member of another group berated me and my group members, insisting we admit we were wrong. This continued over a week, with her getting nothing out of her efforts but "This was our research,
- [My Happiness Project: Yoga](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/09/my-happiness-project-yoga/) - In the middle of school/work insanity, I always long for the simplicity of summer- lazy days of swimming, watching tv, and playing with the geekling. In practice, however, I get bored without something to work towards- a goal or deadline that keeps me busy on lazy summer afternoons and is key to my happiness project.
- [5 on Friday: Books for When You Need a Sci-Fi Break](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/14/5-on-friday-books-for-when-you-need-a-sci-fi-break/) - I read a lot of science fiction. But, that’s not all I read. Lately I’m trying to break out of that shell, and expand my horizons. After all, read too much of one genre and you start to get jaded. You appreciate it less. You start seeing the tropes more than the story itself. If
- [Book Review: Treehugger by Kea Alwang](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/17/book-review-treehugger-by-kea-alwang/) - Disclaimer: Treehugger was provided by the author to Pure Geekery for review purposes. I've said before that I love books. Long books, short books, serious books, and books that cross the border into ridiculous. If it's written down in a language I can read, I'll read it. So when we got the chance to review
- [Book Review: Risktaker by Kea Alwang](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/13/book-review-risktaker-by-kea-alwang/) - Disclaimer: Risktaker was provided by the author to Pure Geekery for review purposes. After the success of Treehugger, I couldn't wait to delve into Risktaker (#2 in Alwang's Based on a Dream series). We meet up with Star coping with a day in high school, struggling with the constant tug of war between her Earth
- [Tropes in Romance Novels: Enough is Enough](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/14/tropes-in-romance-novels-enough-is-enough/) - If my Facebook feed is any indication, the rumors for the 50 Shades of Grey movie are picking up. Personally, I think these romance novels are awful. They're poorly written, and the characters are unlikeable. The phrase "Oh my" was used so often that George Takei did a parody. Granted, I only read the first
- [Indianapolis Literary Pub Crawl](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/02/indianapolis-literary-pub-crawl/) - Maybe it's just me, but drinking and reading seem to go really well together. Whiskey with Hemingway and Twain. Merlot with Anne Rice. Craft beer with Hornsby. And now the Indianapolis Literary pub crawl, benefiting Indy Reads. After learning about the Chicago Librarian Pub Crawl, but never being able to attend, Erin Cataldi and Heather
- [Author Interview: Kea Alwang](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/03/author-interview-kea-alwang/) - If you've read my reviews of Treehugger and Risktaker, you may have noticed that I've become a huge fan of Kea Alwang. While meant for young adults, her books have a unique way of connecting with geek girls of all ages. She was kind of enough to spend some time talking to me about her books,
- [Spoiler-Free Review: Curse of Chucky](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/24/spoiler-free-review-curse-chucky/) - Though I consider myself a Chucky fan, I have never seen one of his movies in the theater. When I was younger, Child’s Play 2 and 3 always seemed to be playing on some basic cable channel, and whenever I came across one of these movies while flipping channels, I would always watch it. Eventually,
- [Claire’s Happiness Project: Wedding Planning Calm](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/18/claires-happiness-project-wedding-planning-calm/) - I have a deep dark, pop-culture guilty pleasure: I love wedding shows. Bridezillas, Say Yes to the Dress, Four Weddings- if it’s on Bravo or TLC, I probably watch it. I see as grown up Disney movies- completely unrealistic for those of use who think spending $100,000 on a party is insane, but that doesn’t
- [Spoiler-Free Advance Review: Escape Plan](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/17/spoiler-free-advance-review-escape-plan/) - I’ve personally been enjoying Sylvester Stallone’s crusade since 2006 to make himself relevant again, and resurrect the glory of 1980’s action movies. I’ll shamefully admit I’ve never seen a single Rocky or Rambo movie, but I’ve loved both Expendables movies, and have fond memories of watching Demolition Man way too many times (and still don’t
- [Claire's Happiness Project: Fresh Air](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/15/claires-happiness-project-fresh-air/) - I'm a believer in the great american road trip. Piling in a car with friends or family or the Griswolds and trekking across these great United States. Granted this can be a little more restrictive these days, but after taking some time to stop in the Smokies this weekend, I can say that we as
- [My Happiness Project: Taking a Step Back](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/10/03/happiness-project-taking-step-back/) - There's a lot of frustration in the air these days. From politics to our own friends and family, the drama meter has been turned up to maximum and it's driving me crazy. Though I haven't posted about it in a while, I've been working hard on my happiness project, and all of the insanity has given
- [App Review: Springpad](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/08/review-springpad/) - I cannot keep my digital life organized. And since my digital life is pretty much my real life, that becomes a problem. My recipes are in one place, blog posts to read in another, to-watch-play-read in their own pockets, and so on. It’s ridiculous. I’ve tried a ton of services and some of them work
- [Service Review: TeeSpring](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/11/service-review-teespring/) - Claire and I have been working on finding ways to start getting Pure Geekery to at least pay for itself. We’re running ads, have opened an Amazon store, and a Spreadshirt shop. But our first try was to use a service called TeeSpring to fundraise for our upcoming Fandom Fest trip. Why Not Order In
- [App Review: Any.Do and Cal - Time Management Apps that Work](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/24/any-do-and-cal-time-management-apps-that-work/) - Is it just me, or have both Android and iOS really dropped the ball when it comes to time management apps? They both have calendars and task apps, which work alright I suppose. But when you compare these core apps to third party options they're both severely lacking. After trying a variety of these third
- [Makeup Review: Button Masher Lacquer - Be Excellent to Each Other](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/07/makeup-review-button-masher-lacquer-be-excellent-to-each-other/) - I am not much of a nail polish girl. Don't get me wrong, I love the sparkle and pretty color. However, I am awful at keeping up with it, so I usually stick to basics and keep layering over the chips. But my friend and owner of PHLL Nail Polish, Esther Fox, has been posting
- [Fact Check Yo' Self Before You Wreck Yo' Self.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/12/fact-check-yo-self-wreck-yo-self/) - As a kid, I always wanted to go to Neverland. No parents, pirate duels, mermaids- the place seemed like heaven. But Neverland was always hiding dark secrets- lonely children, crocdile, and sirens luring you towards the rocks. That beautiful dream can be so easily clouded by the evil if you let it. It's no secret
- [Today, I am thankful.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/11/today-thankful/) - Like every other American, I woke up this morning with no need to check the calendar. I knew what today was and what it meant. Our world will never be the same. 12 years ago, we turned a corner and there's no going back. But that doesn't mean there isn't any good in the world.
- [Yawn, Another iPhone Announcement](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/10/yawn-another-new-iphone/) - It's fall, which means its time for Apple to announce the new iPhone. Following their established pattern, this year is the year for the iPhone 5s. About midsummer or so, advertisements from Apple have focused on how they perfect their devices. First time I saw the ad below I leaned over to my husband I
- [Top 5 on the Internet This Week](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/09/05/top-5-internet-week/) - There were some interesting things on the internet this week- Check my top 5: 5. This Buzzfeed article ranking J.D. Salinger characters by dateability. Anyone who knows my Holden Caufield rant knows how gald I am he wasn't number 1. (It's a good book, but he's a little shit.) 4. Also in literary awesomeness, if
- [Getting Kinky: Whipping Your Curly Hair into Submission](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/26/getting-kinky-whipping-your-curly-hair-into-submission/) - Update: I suggest looking at the new, rereleased versions of Herbal Essences saying they were sulfate free. They added confusing packaging (the shampoo is silicone free, and the conditioner is sulfate free. Which means next to nothing because that's normal). When we're at conventions, I'm often asked by my fellow geek girls "how do you get your hair to do
- [5 on Friday: 5 Ways to Experience Gen Con Without Buying a Badge](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/23/5-on-friday-5-ways-to-experience-gen-con-without-buying-a-badge/) - Going to conventions is expensive (speaking of which have you checked out our Spreadshirt and Amazon shops?). There's the badge to get in itself than can range from anywhere from extremely rare free (Who's Yer Con) to the reasonable $25 or so (Cincinnati Comic Expo) to the pricey $80+ (Gen Con). Then you have to add
- [Press Release: Gen Con Indy 2013 Continues Record-Breaking Growth](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/21/press-release-gen-con-indy-2013-continues-record-breaking-growth/) - INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2013) Gen Con Indy 2013, completed August 15-18 at the Indiana Convention Center, experienced record attendance numbers and unprecedented growth. Weekend turnstile attendance of 159,364 and unique attendance of 49,058, grew the convention 20% from 2012’s record-setting 41,000+ unique attendees. These metrics show continued growth of more than 75% over the past
- [Flagon Slayer Tapping Party: Where You Get Punished for Drinking Beer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/17/flagon-slayer-tapping-party-where-you-get-punished-for-drinking-beer/) - Wednesday evening, I headed downtown after work for Sun King's Flagon Slayer: Official Beer of Gen Con Tapping Party. I've always enjoyed Sun King, and Flagon Slayer was quite delicious, being a beer/mead hybrid made sweet with cherries and Indiana honey. The event itself left a little to be desired though. 5 Year Mission, a
- [5 on Friday: 5 Satirical Twitter Accounts You Should Follow](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/16/5-on-friday-5-satirical-twitter-accounts-you-should-follow/) - There's been some shakeups happening in the Pure Geekery twitterverse. Claire has joined Twitter as @PurelyClaire! Before Claire was on Twitter, I was running the Pure Geekery twitter account off of my personal account. I switched it back to being just me, so I'm now @PurelyNicole. If you were following @Pure_Geekery you are are now
- [My Happiness Project: The Little Things](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/10/my-happiness-project-the-little-things/) - I'm going to be honest I have major writers block today. It's been an extraordinarily rough week for my Happiness Project and the words are just not coming. I set myself a small goal for the weekend: enjoy the little things. Don't let the bad things get in the way of the awesome ones. Which
- [Pure Geekery Giveaway: Postcard From Fox Grove Designs](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/15/pure-geekery-giveaway-postcard-from-fox-grove-designs/) - I was able to get into the first round of the International Geek Girl Pen Pal Club, and as soon as I was matched I realized I had no stationary! So I started combing etsy to find something. It’s a bit harder than it sounds. Which is why I was excited that Fox Grove Designs
- [Winner! Postcard From Fox Grove Designs](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/22/winner-postcard-from-fox-grove-designs/) - Congratulations to Melody, the winner of the geeky postcard from Fox Grove Designs! Thank you to everyone who entered our first giveaway. If you needed another reason to buy from Fox Grove, through 4/26 they're donating 10% of proceeds to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. So help some animals find forever homes and get some cute stationary
- [Getting Hellbent With Beattie Sedgwick(And a Giveaway!)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/17/getting-hellbent-with-beattie-sedgwickand-a-giveaway/) - Update: Congratulations AdRock on winning the Hellbent Helmets T-Shirt! Roller derby was born out of a DIY ethos. We run our own leagues, coach ourselves, promote ourselves, anything that has to be done we do it ourselves. I believe this self-sufficient mentality is the reason there are so many derby owned businesses. One of which, based
- [Giveaway: Star Wars in 60 Minutes or Less Tickets](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/09/giveaway-star-wars-in-60-minutes-or-less-tickets/) - I love live theatre, so does Claire. We both were theatre kids in high school (no, not the same high school). She was an actress and I worked backstage. So when we were wandering around Fandom Fest on Friday night, and stumbled across Star Wars in 60 Minutes or Less, a live action version of
- [Overchoice: Drowning in a Sea of Apps](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/08/overchoice-drowning-in-a-sea-of-apps/) - We as consumers are suffering from overchoice with our devices. There are too many apps. Too many services. Too many options. Let me rephrase that; there are too many apps that do X, where X is any popular service at the moment. We become paralyzed by the choices, fearing we will pick the wrong thing.
- [A Geek in Every Language](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/06/a-geek-in-every-language/) - Among the hundreds of things I geek out about, languages are high on the list. Learning languages early in life not only improves brain development, but it opens up whole worlds to explore. Now, we all took the obligatory language classes, but honestly no one really picks up much. (I did learn how to order
- [Flagon Slayer: Official Beer of Gen Con 2013](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/05/flagon-slayer-official-beer-of-gen-con-2013/) - When I play Dominion, I prefer to have my cards in one hand and a beer in the other. I’m sure this doesn't apply to all gamers, but for me, there’s something about relaxing and enjoying a great game and a few pints with friends that just can’t be beat. I’m quite excited to try
- [An Open letter to Microsoft: Windows Phone](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/05/an-open-letter-to-microsoft-windows-phone/) - Dear Microsoft, I want to like Windows Phone. I really, really do. Live tiles seem like they'd be exactly what I want out of a notification system. The overall design reminds me of my XBox, which is always a great way to get me interested. Not to mention the killer app for me, that camera.
- [<3 Fandoms](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/03/love-fandoms/) - "Why are 'fandoms' so important to you? Why are they a big deal?" As a geek girl, I get that a lot. Usually something along the lines of "You're almost 30, shouldn't you be over Batman by now?", implying that my love for comics, or the Doctor, or Star Wars means I'm less mature than
- [5 on Friday: Five Geeky Etsy Shops](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/02/5-on-friday-five-geeky-etsy-shops/) - Lately we've been getting messages from Pure Geekery fans asking us to feature their geeky Etsy shop. I love geeky crafts, and the creators who don't send cease-and-desist letters (I'm looking at you Fox). And I love people trying to find a way to escape the 9-to-5 (I fantasize Pure Geekery will get to that
- [Growing up Geek: How Star Wars Shaped My Life](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/08/01/growing-up-geek-how-star-wars-shaped-my-life/) - As the daughter of two teachers- one elementary school, one college professor I was pre-programmed to be a geek. I grew up on "retro" music and stacks of books, preferring the company of Christine Daae, Jane Bennet, Holden Caulfield (even though he's an asshole), Adam West's Batman, and the Doctor (<3 Tom Baker) than real
- [5 on Friday: 5 Ways I'm Going to Focus on My Health](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/19/5-on-friday-5-ways-im-going-to-focus-on-my-health/) - At the beginning of the year I started writing a series of posts about how I needed to focus on my health. But work got busy. I had to retire from roller derby. I had a foot injury. And I lost all motivation. It's the middle of the year now and it's time to reevaluate
- [Fandom Fest: The Good](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/31/fandom-fest-the-good/) - Claire and I have both posted our opinions on what went wrong at Fandom Fest. That is not to say there weren't bright points, and we didn't try to have a good time. There were some shining examples of geek brotherhood that made the whole thing worthwhile, and made me proud to be a member
- [Fandom Fest: A Complete Lack of Communication](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/30/fandom-fest-a-complete-lack-of-communication/) - So by now you have read about the mess that was Fandom Fest. The lines, the ridiculously unprepared employees, angry stars, angry vendors, etc. This wasn't my first con. Being from Indiana, I've been to GenCon a few times, and while I never made it inside SDCC when I lived in the area, it did some
- [Fandom Fest: How Not to Run a Con](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/28/fandom-fest-how-not-to-run-a-con/) - When we were down at the Louisville Arcade Expo this past spring, Claire and I saw a flier for Fandom Fest and knew we wanted to go. Four months later our bags were packed, our room was booked, and we headed south to Louisville. I was particularly excited because this would be my first big
- [Online Communities Build Real-Life Communities](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/25/online-communities-build-real-life-communities/) - Hello everyone. My name is Ryan, and I am a...message board/forum addict :) Since I started getting involved in online communities in high school back around 1998, I've loved everything about them. My introduction to online communities came from an unexpected group of people, which were hippies. When my brother left for college in 1995,
- [Princesses won't destroy the world. I promise.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/18/princesses-wont-destroy-the-world-i-promise/) - I try to ignore most articles shared and posted in social media. People tend to comment without reading more than the title, use incorrect grammar, and generally make me want to run my head through the wall. Occasionally, however, I will come across something which sparks my interest or has been shared so many times
- [Do We Really Need an App For That?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/27/do-we-really-need-an-app-for-that/) - Apps are the make-or-break item of smart phones and tablets. There is an app for everything and some of them are quite bad. There was a recent story out about how Facebook is trying to get its employees to use Android in hopes of making the Android Facebook app less awful. But what if we
- [It's Time to Take Back Geek Culture](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/22/its-time-to-take-back-geek-culture/) - I meant to write this post awhile ago, but I had to first derage and then we had so many other awesome things to write about that it got pushed to the background. But a few months ago I logged into Facebook and saw this thread: Innocent Question: as a Star Wars fan, what do
- [#NotatComicCon](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/18/notatcomiccon/) - Confession: I never went to SDCC when I lived in the area. I would have liked to go, but tickets are expensive, the crowds are insane, and the competition to get in to the best panels is fierce. That seems a little weird doesn't it? The outcast nerds and geeks of the world, coming together
- [Around Indy: InConJunction 2013](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/15/around-indy-inconjunction-2013/) - I'm new to the convention scene. My first convention was just in March of this year when Claire and I headed down to the Louisville Arcade Expo. We had a blast and I couldn't wait to attend my next convention. While we were hanging around First Friday in Fountain Square one night, one of the
- [Wanna Be Pen Pals?](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/21/wanna-be-pen-pals/) - Update: There was a 1,000 person limit on this and they reached it at about 8:30 EST last night. They will have another round sometime after April 1st though so keep your eyes open! Confession: I may prefer to be strictly digital with most things, but I love getting real mail. When my friend Katie
- [Friday Night In: In Defense of Wallflowers](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/23/friday-night-in-in-defense-of-wallflowers/) - All through college, I was constantly told that I wasn't "doing it right". I didn't party or drink and I prefered spending my weekends battling Bowser and Rainbow Road over stumbling down Frat Row in search of my own shirt. I actually spent a year in a sorority and (no offense to those who enjoyed
- [Digg Reader: Simple and Social](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/11/digg-reader-simple-and-social/) - Digg is back with it's Google Reader replacement, Digg Reader. Saying Digg is back seems weird though. It seems Digg has always been around. When I was in college I'd waste time on Digg much like I imagine students must waste time on reddit now. In fact, the sites work much in the same way.
- [Shit My Husband Says: Action Figures](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/23/shit-my-husband-says-action-figures/) - "You can buy some Mass Effect dolls if you want. As long as they're not 6ft tall and my replacement."
- [Shit My Husband Says: Fruit Ninja](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/30/shit-my-husband-says-fruit-ninja/) - Me: Look, they have Fruit Ninja for Kinect! Him: I hate Fruit Ninja. Me: Why? Him: Because I suck at it.
- [Backyard Toursim: Indianapolis Food](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/30/backyard-toursim-indianapolis-food/) - I love to eat. I can eat anywhere, anytime and I do. And despite what Parks & Recreation thinks, there's more good, local food in Indianapolis than just St. Elmo's. Here are a few of my favourite places- I've decided to leave off my likes and dislikes so you can check them out and make
- [How To: Waterproof Canvas Shoes](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/12/how-to-waterproof-canvas-shoes/) - Claire and I were walking across the University of Indianapolis campus to volunteer at the Fletcher Place Culinary Collage fundraiser and it was pouring down rain. Claire was wearing her Toms and I said something along the lines of “your feet must be soaked.” To which she replied: Nope, waterproofed them with Beeswax. Since I love
- [Facebook Doesn't Own Your Stuff](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/03/facebook-doesnt-own-your-stuff/) - About once every six months or so, it seems a meme (for lack of a better term) pops up in Facebook land. The text is usually a little different, but it basically says “Hey Facebook, I own my stuff and since I posted this you have to acknowledge it so there!” So, this is my
- [Keep the Internet Free and Open](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/04/keep-the-internet-free-and-open/) - A free and open world depends on a free and open web. Take a few minutes today and sign the petition against the closed door meetings that the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) is holding to regulate the internet. The internet does not belong to the government, it belongs to us.
- [So Long Instagram](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/18/so-long-instagram/) - Update - Instagram has released a statement clarifying that they will use your profile image, not the images you create, for advertising purposes and will be rewriting the TOS to make them more clear. Personally, I like the interface/features of Flickr better so I'm staying there for now. There’s a lot of talk going on about
- [5 on Friday: Tools to Thrive After the Apocalypse ](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/21/5-on-friday-tools-to-thrive-after-the-apocalypse/) - Happy end of the world! Today I present to you, five tools to help you thrive after the apocalypse. There are of course the typical food, water, and weapons that you’ll probably need. But what else? There has to be more to post-apocalyptic living then that, right? Distilling Kit – The world is now a
- [The Doctor Did It!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/22/the-doctor-did-it/) - He likes Earth too much. There's no way he'd let it end based on a calendar technicality.
- [Level 1: Add In Fitness](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/07/level-1-add-in-fitness/) - I declared last week that I would begin a quest to “level up.” That is, I’m working on my overall health. I started by cutting my calories and trying to make what I did eat a little healthier. I would say this first week has been a success in that I’ve lost 2.6 pounds, and
- [Forget the Coins](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/31/forget-the-coins/) - This post is late. I just wanted to get that out there. I have been lacking motivation this week and with 2 papers and a blog to write, lack of motivation is not what I need right now. I was started to feel like Mario, so focused on gathering every coin that I lost site
- [And Back Again...](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/29/and-back-again/) - I was so happy when my husband decided he wanted a Galaxy SIII and I could take his Galaxy Nexus. I was able to overlook the bad battery life. I picked up a MyCharge, threw it in my purse, and considered it done. I was able to overlook the fact that I’d miss some apps
- [Level 0: A Journey Begins](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/01/01/level-0-a-journey-begins/) - Happy National Hangover Day everyone! With the New Year comes a new series on my blog. This one will focus on fitness and nutrition. I know this sounds awful. But let’s face it; a healthy mind requires a healthy body. I’ll focus on fitness and nutrition for us busy geeks who are short on time
- [5 on Friday: Five Reasons I'm Glad to be Back on Android (And Five Things I Miss About iPhone)](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/12/28/5-on-friday-five-reasons-im-glad-to-be-back-on-android-and-five-things-i-miss-about-iphone/) - Santa came early this year and delivered my husbands Galaxy S3 on Christmas Eve, giving me the luxury of switching from my busted iPhone to his old Galaxy Nexus before the post-Christmas rush. I’ve only had it a few days, but here are my initial thoughts on why I’m glad to be back on Android.
- [In Pictures: Naptown Roller Girls are Looking for Love in Alderaan Places](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/04/in-pictures-naptown-roller-girls-are-looking-for-love-in-alderaan-places/) - I had planned on getting you guys some awesome shots at the Naptown Roller Girls "Looking for Love in Alderaan Places" bout this past Saturday. However, when I got there, I found I had forgotten to put an SD card in my DSLR. This left me with my iPhone (and having my iPhone camera made me happy I
- [5 on Friday: Getting Through the Long Days](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/22/5-on-friday-getting-through-the-long-days/) - It’s been a rough few weeks at work, and I’m not sure it’s going to get better anytime soon. I’m missing derby practice, which makes me feel awful; both physically and emotionally. I’m in QA, and being at the end of the chain means all the backups leading up to a release really start to
- [When Hobbies Become Overwhelming](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/02/25/when-hobbies-become-overwhelming/) - Looking over my to watch, to play, and to read lists I am feeling completely overwhelmed. Not to mention the list of cross stitch projects. Or the time I need to work on my programming and electronics skills so I can take on a Raspberry Pi project at some point this year. And writing here.
- [Spring Forward!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/03/08/spring-forward/) - It's me, back from the land of midterms hell! I can finally rid my brain of government finance, impact evaluation, and risk assessment....until after spring break when studying for finals begins. But, for now, I am content to spend a week taking a breather with my family and my yoga mat. The sun is shining,
- [Grad Student Procrastination.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/25/grad-student-procrastination/) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsIh1-G6FIw ^I've been staring at textbooks all morning, doing this. My brain is being eaten by studying for a Public Finance final worth 45% of my final grade. Happy World Penguin Day!
- [Geekling Summer Fun](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/14/geekling-summer-fun/) - I know I promised the Geekling's reviews of the kid's Amazon Original Content, but it's been a busy week/weekend, so we did not get around to it! But in the theme of geek kids, i will share some of the Geekling's favourite summer outside activities (because it's summer and kids should go outside and play
- [Too busy to function.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/21/too-busy-to-function/) - Ever have one of those days where time just gets away from you? Where you've got so much to do that you can't possibly do it all? Yep that's today. Doc appointments, packing, and life ing eneral has taken over. At some point, the Geekling actually found time to color all over herself and her
- [Happy One Year Derbyversary to Me!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/16/happy-one-year-derbyversary-to-me/) - With all the extra hours at work, and the vacation immediately following, I got very fall behind on my write once a day goal. I also completely missed my first year derbyversary! Derby becomes so much a part of your life, that we celebrate the moment we entered it. We use it as a chance
- [PIPA and SOPA Supporters](https://www.puregeekery.net/2012/11/01/pipa-and-sopa-supporters/) - PIPA and SOPA Supporters It’s close to election time, and while I’m not usually political, I make an exception for bills like SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA(Protect IP Act). These were hot button political issues at the start of the year, and for good reason. These acts will allow entire domains to be blocked with
- [My Happiness Projects: Choosing Joy](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/02/my-happiness-projects-choosing-joy/) - My Happiness Project has been tested lately- more than one major issue with customer service at my gym and my school have made tense, angry, and basically without patience for anything. It's time like these where I struggle to remember that daily happiness is a choice. I can choose to be weighed down by those
- [Stages of Derby Retirement: Acceptance](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/07/01/stages-of-derby-retirement-acceptance/) - I can tell you the exact moment I not only accepted my derby retirement, but actually began to enjoy it. It was at Spring Roll. It had been a rough weekend for me. Being around derby had been rough as a whole, and this was a whole weekend of it. But my husband was playing
- [Practicing Advanced Citizenship](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/25/practicing-advanced-citizenship/) - I spent last night watching one of my favourite movies: The American President - and about half through I realized that President Shepard's words are more important now than ever. President Shepard, A.J., and Sydney Ellen Wade taught me a lot of good lessons in my youth: men should always bring flowers (no matter how
- [Monumental Yoga](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/21/monumental-yoga/) - The internet has been a-buzz with picture of Summer Solstice yoga in Times Square over the past couple of years. Thousands of people, coming together to celebrate the Solstice together in one place inspired yoga studios and The Athenaeum here in Indy to bring the practice to our city. Although we didn't do the traditional
- [Stages of Derby Retirement: Anger](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/24/stages-of-derby-retirement-anger/) - Part three of my series on retiring from roller derby. Same disclaimer as my post on Isolation/Depression applies. I promise the next entry is much more positive. This is just chronicling my emotional journey. Also, “My Emotional Journey” is the name of my Brand New cover band. As I stated in my post on isolation/depression,
- [Around Indy: Pins & Putts - Star Wars Bowling for Charity](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/20/around-indy-pins-putts-star-wars-bowling-for-charity/) - This weekend is Pins & Putts, a fundraiser that combines Star Wars, bowling, and Putt-Putt, That’s like throwing awesome in a blender. And it’s all for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I spoke with Chuck Rohlfing, the organizer of this Pins & Putts, to learn more about it and how he started it. Chuck became
- [My Happiness Project: Enjoying the present.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/19/my-happiness-project-enjoying-the-present/) - I'm back!!! Family and animals have been successfully moved and we only lost a few boxes in the process. (How I lost a Swiffer, a broom, and a bright green box of toys, I'll never know.) While writing my most recent posts about backyard tourism in Indianapolis, I was reminded of one of my Happiness
- [Google Now is Available on iOS](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/29/google-now-is-available-on-ios/) - I've gone through a few smartphones this year, bouncing back and forth between iOS and Android. I landed on iOS as my mobile platform of choice because it has tons of games,a good camera, and good battery life. One thing I missed about Android though was the Google Now app. Google Now is a digital assistant of
- [Google I/O: What Caught My Eye](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/16/google-io-what-caught-my-eye/) - Google I/O was yesterday, and I just couldn't get excited about it. I’m not sure if my technolust is fading, or if we've reached the point where we’re just not making the strides we used to. I remember a few years ago I’d be glued to the live blog of any Apple or Google announcement. Tweeting away, driving my
- [Stages of Derby Retirement: Isolation/Depression](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/17/stages-of-derby-retirement-isolationdepression/) - This is the third part in my series about retiring from roller derby. I want to say now, that this is going to make some of you upset. And for that, I apologize. Just realize I mean nothing personal by this, and it’s just the way I felt/feel. I know I took some things too
- [Engineering as a Creative Outlet](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/08/engineering-as-a-creative-outlet/) - Take a moment to picture a software engineer. What is the image that comes to mind? A pasty guy sitting in the glow of a monitor, endlessly hacking away at his keyboard? Someone who is the lone wolf type, probably lacking in social skills? Strictly logical, and a little Spock like? A bit of an
- [Buy a Shirt, Get Us to Conventions](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/22/buy-a-shirt-get-us-to-conventions/) - Spring time. When the days get longer, allergies flare up, and convention season approaches out of nowhere. We're hoping to get to a few this summer, but we need your help! Using TeeSpring, we've created shirts with our slogan "Geek Culture. Derby Attitude." TeeSpring works a bit like kickstarter, in that so many shirts have
- [Stages of Derby Retirement: Guilt](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/10/stages-of-derby-retirement-guilt/) - The second part in my series about retiring from roller derby. This will be a short post, because it was a short phase. Guilt. Guilt from stepping down. Guilt from not being there. Guilt from not being a practice. Guilt for not helping out like you once did. I had said I would be back
- [Stages of Derby Retirement: Denial](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/20/stages-of-derby-retirement-denial/) - Retirement. It’s something we don’t talk about in derby. We all think we're going to play forever. But we’re not, we’ll all have to retire at some point. It’s the elephant in the locker room. But people change. Careers change. Injuries happen. You may get to retire on your own terms. You may not. Most
- [Geek Roundup!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/08/geek-roundup/) - So, I decided to take more time working on my next backyard tourism: shop local post. (This is no way an excuse to do more shopping ;). ) So here's your geeky roundup for this week! Matt Smith announced that he's leaving Doctor Who. The rumor that the new Doctor will be announced today has
- [Think Then Post: Responsibility in Citizen Journalism](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/19/think-then-post-responsibility-in-citizen-journalism/) - Do you use twitter? Or Facebook? Or any social network? Do you have a phone with a camera? Congratulations, you are a citizen journalist. Whether you want to be or not. With these tools you are able to spread information, or misinformation, around the globe with the press of a button. Stop and think for
- [5 on Friday: Nicole's Favorite Tumblogs](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/10/5-on-friday-nicoles-favorite-tumblogs/) - Tumblr is something different for everyone, but to me it's a mental break. It's pictures. Its where I see things that make me giggle, and share them with everyone else. Basically, it's just fun. It's also a bit overwhelming to know where to start. Here are my favorites to get you started, or to add to
- [App Review: Zombies, Run!](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/04/app-review-zombies-run/) - The gym has always been the Claw to my Gadget, the Wicked Witch to my Dorothy, the Gideon to my Ramona Flowers. I got a membership last year, and I try to go a few times a week, but can barely stand to drag my ass to anything but yoga. I ran competitively for years,
- [DIY Sport, DIY Beer](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/06/05/diy-sports-diy-beer/) - Sports and beer go together. But while your major league sports have massive sponsors like Coors and Anheuser-Busch, your local sports have local beer sponsors. It makes sense. The DIY ethos of roller derby really correlates with the DIY ethos of local craft brewing. While roller derby has the motto of “For the skaters, by
- [Noms Review: Red Bull Limited Edition Flavors](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/10/noms-review-red-bull-limited-edition-flavors/) - Before I get into the review, I feel I must confess my love of Red Bull. It’s the kind of bias I feel I should disclose. It gives me the best effect (alert but no jitters) and I like when I go to their website they feature athletes instead of bikini girls. It’s also iconic,
- [Backyard Tourism: Indianapolis Museums](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/05/23/backyard-tourism-museums/) - Way too often, I hear that Indy is boring- the typical, there's nothing to do here, the midwest sucks, blah blah blah. Obviously these people haven't been getting out much, because Indy has amazing festivals, restaurants, museums, concerts, and outdoor activities going on year round! Here is the first in my series on backyard tourism,
- [There is always hope.](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/18/there-is-always-hope/) - It’s been a rough week for America. But you know what? We’re strong. we’re resilient. And we’re willing to stand up and say “No. Not here.” I spent my week looking for signs of hope, which were everywhere. My hope inspiration? Doctor Who. So dear readers, here’s some happy and some hope after a rough
- [Distractions](https://www.puregeekery.net/2013/04/16/distractions/) - The end of the semester always garners the most focus, yet it's always my favourite time for distraction. Books, movies, apps, board games, computer games, mind games - anything that can take away the suffocating stress for 10 minutes is good in my book. Here are some of my classic distractions Any books from my
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