humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
The Art of War
I bought The Art of War because I was angry. Not at the world. At myself. I was stuck in a job I secretly resented, constantly frustrated, constantly reactive. Every meeting felt like a battlefield. Every disagreement felt personal. I kept losing arguments — not out loud, but internally. I would replay conversations in my head at night, thinking of better comebacks I never said.
By John Smith11 days ago in Geeks
Concord Players' Powerful Rendition of "The Curious Incident"
Four red cars mean it will be a good day. Concord Players brings the pages of Mark Haddon’s novel, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” to the stage. Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dog. His sleuthing leads to uncovering serious discoveries about his own family.
By Marielle Sabbag12 days ago in Geeks
why I read Banned Books
The first time I picked up a banned book, I felt like I was doing something illegal. My palms were actually sweating. It was just a paperback. No alarm wires. No secret cameras. Just a story someone, somewhere, had decided other people shouldn’t read.
By John Smith16 days ago in Geeks
Who Is James Van Der Beek
**Who Is James Van Der Beek** James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the television series Dawson’s Creek. Born on March 8, 1977, in Cheshire, Connecticut, he developed an interest in acting at an early age and began performing in theater productions while still in school. His breakout role in the late 1990s quickly turned him into a household name and established him as one of the most recognizable television actors of his generation.
By America today 17 days ago in Geeks
When Harry Met Sally (1989): A Romance Classic
Who says men and women can’t be friends? When Harry Met Sally arrived for its date in theaters in 1989. The story revolves around two people and their decade-long friendship. Harry and Sally debate on any subject, especially relationships. As the years go by, the pair realizes they have feelings stronger than friendship.
By Marielle Sabbag19 days ago in Geeks
Disney’s Next Era: A Fan-Centered, Creator-Driven Vision for the Company That Once Imagined the Future.
Disney is at a crossroads. Not in the dramatic “end of an era” way people say every few years, but in a quieter, more important way. Disney has more money, more platforms, and more fandom franchises than ever before, and yet something feels off.
By Jenna Deedy19 days ago in Geeks
A Howling Good Time: Theatre at the Bell's "Lila the Werewolf"
Honesty is the best policy in relationships - even when the other is a werewolf. Theatre at the Bell presents “Lila the Werewolf,” a play adapted by Jeff Clark based on Peter S. Beagle’s short story. Farrell doesn’t feel that he and Lila are a good fit. Before he ends things, Farrell finds out that she is a werewolf. That puts Farrell in a complicated dilemma: Do they stay together, or break up?
By Marielle Sabbag20 days ago in Geeks
