A paper sculpt of a friend's real roadster! This was a total challenge for me since cars aren't really my thing. It was difficult to know what I was looking at in the reference photos. Hurray for challenges!
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Friday, August 29, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Why Captain Picard is a Great Role Model for Anyone
When I was little I didn't have any heroes. There weren't any famous figures that I looked up to, or that I used as a guide for right and goodness. Except for my mom. I happen to have a mother with a strong moral and ethical compass, but not all children are so lucky. They look around themselves to determine how people, adults especially, should be acting. With the prevalence of TV shows, movies, books, and comic books in the lives of children,...
Friday, August 15, 2014
Outlander Viewing Parties!
My mom, sister, and I (and grandma, and aunt, and many others in the family) are huge fans of the 'Outlander' book series by Diana Gabaldon. I've written about them before (anticipation of the Starz show and the Outlander Fan Retreat in Seattle), and now the show has finally premiered! You can check out my thoughts on the first episode too, if you'd like!
I've read about people who do Game of Thrones viewing parties, and my family and I decided...
Thursday, August 14, 2014
A Tribute to Robin Williams
How do you begin to eulogize someone who you've never met? It's a conundrum I'm currently facing, but I can't shake the feeling that I have to put into words how I feel about the loss of someone whose presence I've never been in. On August 11, 2014, humanity as a whole lost one of the most beautiful examples of a human being that there ever will be. Robin Williams was a man unlike any other in terms of comedic wit, acting ability, and more heart than anyone could handle.
I've grown up with Mr. Williams. Not in the sense that we grow up with siblings, cousins, or friends, but Robin was always relevant through film, so...
Monday, August 11, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Outlander - First Episode Thoughts
After years of being a fan of the 'Outlander' books, and after a full year of high anticipation of the show premiering, the first episode has come and gone. Simulcast across multiple platforms, for free, courtesy of Starz, one week ahead of time (to draw in new viewers and subscribers, I'm sure, but it was still nice of them), I can finally breathe a sigh of relief having seen the show.
But, how do I feel? What did I like? What didn't I like?...
Monday, August 4, 2014
Why it's a Great Time to be a Geek
Part of appreciating what you have is about taking stock of how far you've come. It's a way of honoring the steps you've taken to get where you are and the ones who've helped you get there.
So without a hint of doubt, I can say this: there hasn't been a greater time to be a geek.
I mean that in all seriousness. Right now, in the 21st century, is the thriving time of the geek.
Now, I was born in the late 80's. Which means that by the time I had...
