The Sci-Fi Western genre gets a fresh spin in this new monthly comic. Created by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta, who worked together on Marvel Comics' FF series, East Of West is shaping up to be one of the must-reads of this year. So if you like your Western wastelands with a side of … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Gadgets For Geeky Mothers
It's breastfeeding awareness week, and since I'm currently breastfeeding, I've put together the ultimate breastfeeding tools you'll need to see you on your way. Nursing scarf from Loveyush.com I love this! You can wear it as a normal scarf (and tie it in lots of different ways) and then … [Read more...]
Don’t Panic : Last Minute Father’s Day Presents
If the niggling feeling that you're forgetting something important has hit you several times over the past week, you are possibly not alone. Yes, this Sunday is Father's Day, the day where your dad gets to be the centre of attention and spoilt rotten. Except, of course, you may have forgotten that … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do On A Rainy Summer’s Day
Summer is on its way. No, really, it's coming. You'd be forgiven for thinking that it was bypassing this country entirely, since all we've had in the past few days was clouds and rain. Oh, and the wind, let's not forget about the wind. So, the weather has, for now, scuppered our chances of … [Read more...]
Where do geeks go during National Tourism Week?
March 16th-24th is National Tourism Week, so why not make this an excuse to visit somewhere interesting? I have rounded up some of the best geeky destinations in the UK for your inspiration. Legoland Legoland Windsor is set in Berkshire and re-opens on the 15th of March just in time for National … [Read more...]
Oh Mother! Five Unique Mother’s Day Gifts
Mother’s Day is coming. I for one had no idea, considering I’m from a country that celebrates Mother’s Day in May. But you live, you learn, I guess. And it’s good to know that I can give presents to my mother on two occasions rather than one. If your first thought was to buy her flowers and a … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the Oscar-winning skateboarder edition
I'd like to thank The Academy for the shiny statues and Mr and Mrs L for Jennifer Lawrence. Let's thank the universe for cute animals and your lucky stars for this brief interlude within which you are officially deemed eligible to leer at them for procrastinatory purposes. GO. Everything in its … [Read more...]
Porcelain Graphic Novel – a Grimm tale for the 21st Century
Let's get straight down to business: Porcelain is a beautiful thing to behold. As the first offering by new publisher Improper Books, it's quite stunning in its execution. Written by Ben Read, with wonderfully rendered art by Christian Wildgoose, Porcelain tells the story of a young street urchin … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Yoda is real edition
One of these things is not like the other. Many of these things are not like your brother. All of these things are fun to discover. Awww, jeyeaaah. Word to your mother. Take me away from all this Need an escape? The Secret Door will transport you to exciting random locations from Google … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The toilet instructions edition
9,900 people on this exquisite blue planet search for 'toilet instructions' every month. EVERY MONTH. And yet the Dork Adore management team have never once acknowledged my sterling contribution to their search engine visibility. Hello, people troubled by the smallest room in the house. Scroll … [Read more...]
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