humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
"Let's Party. Let's Give Back."
The Time: Late Spring, 2019. The Place: The Bella Union Restaurant & Bar; Jacksonville, Oregon. (Lights up on Orion Bradshaw, sitting in an outdoor courtyard, sipping a pint of beer and perusing a small, white book. The beer is a pale ale of some kind. The book is 'My Life With the Shakespeare Cult', by Samuel McClure Taylor. Orion's brows furrow and his lower jaw drops slightly, as something in the book resonates with him. Little did he know that, one and a half years later, he would sit down at his laptop and begin to write this here article...)
By Orion Bradshaw5 years ago in Geeks
Odd And Funny Things That Happened To Me In Movie Theaters
I love going to see movies in movie theaters. I always have. I've watched hundreds of films in many, many theaters in lots of different locations over the years. That means I've devoured tons of popcorn. Eating movie theater popcorn is one of my favorite things to do. It's nearly impossible for me to watch a movie in a theater without eating popcorn to go along with it. It's just a magical combination.
By Terry Mansfield5 years ago in Geeks
The Charlie Brown Christmas tree lesson I learned
At the time my husband and I met in 1976 we both had large families. By the time we had our third child, we were giving Christmas gifts to about 30 different individuals and we loved it. Everyone had good jobs and there was never any stress regarding holiday spending. The biggest part of the holiday was that everyone put up a 6 foot or taller Christmas tree. It was magical to see the various trees decorated and all the presents lying beneath. Fast forward to 2020 and much had changed. A majority of our loved ones have passed away and COVID has shifted the way many people are celebrating this year.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Still here
So it's been about 11 days since my last upload. Every time I start to feel better, I backslide just a little bit further than where I originally was and that's become an issue this year. As Christmas inches ever closer (can you believe it's next week? Because I sure can't) I find myself once again feeling the pull of inspiration stunted by my own mental health.
By Abstract Ammy 5 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder Woman 1984' Is Finally Coming, And It's Apparently Amazing!
When the original Wonder Woman bowed in May 2017, I had no idea what to expect, but I was somewhat wary, as the original #WonderWoman series was not at all relatable to me. I didn't get the whole "spin in a few circles and your clothes will turn into your superhero costume," among other things in that #LyndaCarter series. In retrospect, I think it's because I felt at the time there was nothing in that Wonder Woman that I could at all relate to.
By Christina St-Jean5 years ago in Geeks
No, You Don’t Need a Degree in Literature…
Most people seem to think that you require a degree in literature of some sort in order to have a valid and more worthy opinion on which books we should be reading and how we should be reading them. We, in the world of the arts, tend to listen to scholars and academic hierarchies etc. which only means that we have lost our way when it comes to literature. Literature should be about the emotions of the masses. I mean, how many children have an opinion about Harry Potter who can also read about eight years above their own age? Pretty much none of them. Do their opinions therefore matter if they have not studied literature? Yes. In fact, it matters more because the book series in aimed at the children, not at the scholars. Books are hardly ever published with a target audience of scholars. So, this is an article about why you do not need a literature degree to have a valid, important opinion on novels and poetry. It will not only show you why you don’t need a literature degree to do this stuff, but it will also show why you possibly would want to get a degree in literature and guess what - it has nothing to do with validating your opinion on books.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
The Source
Abstract W.S. Klass has a unique autobiography to be told. While telling it in its entirety would take up the space of a novel and likely make many people enraged over certain details being exposed to the public, this article will summarize the most important regarding him as a writer. Other moments mentioned are to show what drove and influenced Klass to write as passionately as he does. Klass will tell this story in a third-person voice and hopefully site a few outside sources along the way regarding his character.
By W.S. Klass5 years ago in Geeks
24 Hours Dressed As Sexy Patrick Star (A Memoir)
You know when you're looking through your closet of clothes, and you can visualize the great memories you've had while wearing them? A fancy sweater reminds you of a great first date, or a trench coat reminds you of a day you received good news. Sometimes we refuse to give away clothes we haven't worn in years because of the good times we've had in them.
By Kathryn Milewski5 years ago in Geeks
Warming our Hearts by the Hearth
In many popular fairy tales, the family gather around the hearth: in Snow White and Rose Red, the bear is invited inside during the winter where they gather and tell stories and play. Cinderella swept the hearth and huddles around it at night and the Little Match Girl dies, cold and alone on the streets, burning each match while she watches families warm themselves inside by the fire.
By Alyssa Curtayne5 years ago in Geeks
Book Hoarder
It all began when I was in high school. A good friend of mine growing up got anything she wanted; books, electronics, clothes. But the main thing she wanted and always received were books. She could care less for clothes, electronics, social media.... all that she wanted were books.
By S.R. Coleman5 years ago in Geeks
At the Movies During the Pandemic
Just the other day, I finally did something that I haven't been able to do in months. I went to the movies. Ever since I was a kid, going to the movies has been my favorite past time, as it has been for so many people. I was the type of person who would go watch films sometimes as often as three times a week, so my previous subscription to AMC Stubs A-List really helped me get out and explore not only films I wanted to see, but also films that I may not have gone out and paid money for normally. My local AMC is my theater of choice. The first film I ever saw there was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. At that time, the theater was newly built, and so going to see a movie there truly was a special event. The giant screens, the delicious popcorn, the IMAX, and the reclinable chairs have been enticing me for years. However, it pains me to say that my viewing of Tenet last week could possibly be the last film I ever see there.
By Caton Berry5 years ago in Geeks
