Those of you who have been following the blog for a while may know that I have been slowly working my way through the George R. R. Martin Series A Song of Ice and Fire. Well, last year about this time I finished the first book, A Game of Thrones, and earlier this year I … More Book Review: A Storm of Swords
Although I was super busy at nationals this year, I was able to get in a quick visit to the National Museum of Roller Skating. It is actually (as far as I am aware) the only museum in the world that is dedicated to roller skating, and it is located in the back of the … More Fun in Nebraska: The National Museum of Roller Skating
Last year I decided it was time to start reading George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. And now I have finally finished the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings. The second book in the series will soon be shown as a TV drama on HBO, … More Book Review: A Clash of Kings
For those of us who have been reading the Wheel of Time series for over a decade (or two), the announcement we have been waiting for has finally been made – January 8, 2013 is the official date for the release of the fourteenth and final book – A Memory of Light! The official announcement … More Newsflash – A Memory of Light Release Date Announced!!!
When I saw Lost at the Con recommended on a “geek blog,” I knew I simply had to read it. So, when I needed to order a teflon presser sheet I decided to round out my Amazon order with this book (please tell me I am not the only one who always adds something from my wish list … More Book Review: Lost at the Con
A few weeks ago the diamond planet (Spectra!) was found. Today, a news blurb about a Tatooine-like planet orbiting binary stars. Now we need to find Hoth and the Moon of Endor…
Ok, so I don’t usually (well, ever) buy things on Ebay. But I had heard it was a good place to look for Burda back issues, so I thought I would check it out. What I found was an advertisement for 11 “like new” issues from 2006. Now, I haven’t been sewing that long, but … More What I bought on Ebay
I don’t know how many of you have read this news blurb about the newly discovered diamond planet, but to those of us who watched Rainbow Bright and the Star Stealer religiously as children, this comes as no surprise. Now we just have to be on the lookout for evil princesses who want to keep the sparkly for themselves…. … More Real Life Spectra!
I know that what with A Dance with Dragons having just been released, and what with the new HBO series making quite the splash this year, many people have started reading or re-reading the A Song of Fire and Ice series by George R. R. Martin. So I don’t want to spoil things for the people … More Book Review: A Game of Thrones
Alright, I know there are many crazy bright print lovers out there – I am not one of them. I mean, sure, I like the prints. The look cool. But, I can’t wear them. No, no, don’t argue with me about size, scale, color – I have tried it all and it just. doesn’t. work. … More But I Can’t Wear Prints!
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