If you’re looking for a space opera full of adventure, strong characters and all around good storytelling, Saga is the one. Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples, Saga follows two people from warring factions who found each other under interesting circumstances, fell in love, had a child and are trying to escape, well, everyone. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Action Packed Saga
Monthly Archives: March 2017
She Geek Critique – Trying Something New
There comes a time when you feel the need to switch things up a bit. For my blog, that time is now. When I first started, I was definitely more in a “musings” state of mind. But as time has gone on, I’ve had more of an urge to write critically, to give my opinions, be more definitive in what I’m saying. So I thought I’d go ahead and rename my blog to reflect that. Continue reading She Geek Critique – Trying Something New
Best Geeky Finds – Dreadful, Melancholy and Calamitous: A Series of Unfortunate Events
“Look away, look away.” Audiences are continuously requested this throughout the Netflix series, based on the popular children’s book series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. The events, as author of the series and reporter of the terrible events which surround the Baudelaire children, Lemony Snicket (played by Patrick Warburton) explains, are so terrible nobody should watch. There are so many better things on television than the horrible stories here. And yet, doesn’t telling somebody this make them want to watch more? Obviously, given the 13 books, autobiography, and prequels in the Gothic book series that charmed millions. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – Dreadful, Melancholy and Calamitous: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Irregular’s Intel – International Women’s Day and Living in my Bubble
In the whole of my existence, I have related to the women in my life in as many ways as considered humanly possible. In my short 46 years on this earth I have developed a deep respect for women because of my life experience. My sister and I were raised by my mom. As I grew up, I watched this amazing woman take on the role of Mother, Father, breadwinner and any other that may have been required of her on a daily basis. I never related to the notion of “traditional” gender roles. The same could be said for all of the women in my life. I have always been surrounded by strong women, but even then, I will never be able to truly appreciate what that means. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – International Women’s Day and Living in my Bubble
Playing Around – Time to Switch
The newest gaming console making waves right now is the Nintendo Switch. A lot of gamers have been excited about it because of the different playability (being able to play it as a standalone or on a tv, for one) and the games that will eventually be available for it. Of course, it’s yet another system that runs a few hundred dollars so many are on the fence about whether to get it. Continue reading Playing Around – Time to Switch