humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
Perseverance
Many years ago—or in 2007—I had just gotten my hands on the latest Harry Potter book and immediately dove in. It had everything I was looking for: action, adventure, fantasy, romance and, most importantly, a top notch resolution. Sure, was I one of those people who thought Harry was going to die in the end?
By Delores Wilson4 years ago in Geeks
Facebook did not invent the Metaverse
Just like the internet existed before social media, so did the metaverse. Background Since the recent Facebook announcement that they are embarking on the creation of a “metaverse”, some of the subsequent chatter has perpetuated the myth that the term is a new one. The truth is that Facebook is neither a pioneer of the metaverse nor of the social network. I only intend to address the former here, but may one day choose to dwell on the latter.
By JoJoBonetto4 years ago in Geeks
Lights! Camera! Me!
Or so I thought. In March 2017, the “Film24” company came to Drew. Since Drew itself is no stranger to Tinseltown- films like The Family Stone & even The Incredible Hulk were filmed here- they decided to hold a “boot camp” here. Despite my ridiculous lack of organization, I decided to participate. After all, I had promised my insecure, eleven-year-old self I was going to be a big star someday, and by God I was going to keep that promise to her.
By Jennifer Rose4 years ago in Geeks
Reasons Why I'm so Inspired by Critical Role- Part One
I wanted to share some things about why Fantasy is my major escapism and why I felt inspired by Fantasy fandom. I always loved fairy tales. Adventures and fantasy are so much fun. I couldn't stop being quirky, whimsy, imaginative, creative, curiously, adventurous since my childhood. I know I am already a grown woman, but that doesn't mean I have to give it up. I have always loved pretending and mimicking as if I'm being like any Disney princess or Non-Disney princess-like Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Anya from Anastasia, Odette from The Swan Princess, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, or Cinderella. And yes, when I was in preschool or kindergarten, I wanted to be a princess-sounds silly, doesn't it? I always love to use my imagination while I am playing outside, riding on the swing, swimming in the pool, playing in a big-bubbly bathtub, and tea partying with stuffed toys. As a child, I also loved knights and dragons - on the other hand, I had to be brave like a knight especially when I was afraid of getting a booster shot during my check-up. About being brave and confident young girl, I always wanted to be like Kimberly the Pink Ranger from Power Rangers (played by Amy Jo Johnson) because she's always been the major first female role model ever since, mainly while I was doing some karate lessons. I do enjoying it. However, I didn’t participate or joined any championship because I’m very shy, sensory overload issues due from my autism(when I cried for no reason).
By Meghan LeVaughn 4 years ago in Geeks
Midnight Mass - A Netflix Series Review
I wonder what is going to happen at mass tonight. Midnight Mass is a Netflix series released in 2021. A new priest arrives at an isolated island community. A multitude of miraculous and bizarre events occur, leading people to speculate omens.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Accurate Representation is Important. Top Story - October 2021.
I was thrilled when Disney released the trailer for "Encanto". Not just for their more recent branch of more diverse movies and the representation of different cultures, or the fact that the movie seems like a blast with great animation and music, but for the simple fact that Mirabel, the movie's main character, wears glasses.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Geeks
What the Movies Don't Say About Adults
Helplessly facing adulthood. That's what it feels like. I'm an adult, I say. I should be able to handle this. All the job interviews, the impending driving tests, the search for a house. The money distress, the lack of support system, the loss (but not death) of all the family I've known.
By Minte Stara4 years ago in Geeks
"Soul Adventures: Dreams and Survival"
"Soul Adventures" is a set of thought-provoking movies. I believe that every adult who has watched it will have some enlightenment, thinking about the meaning of life after decades of survival. Finding the spark (Spark) of life, and Whether to live really meaningful. Ordinary people who live a plain life, happy for a slice of Pizza, rejoicing for a fallen leaf, and living for ordinary people who work hard to earn money for their children and families, do they live meaningfully? People need to die, why bother to reincarnate or reincarnate, or to stay a bit closer to the trend, why bother to fight Kexing.
By Emma Jane Ross4 years ago in Geeks
Tolkien Ruined My Marriage but I Don't Care
It's finally happened. I stood up for myself against the darkness that has seeped from the void. Growing up, I never cared for fantasy. My father would scoff at my little brother reading while we were eating and would say "Books are a waste of time and memory. You think all that make believe will make you more smarter?". That was as close as I ever got to the topic of fantasy. Decades later, my wife and I would sit in front of the television every night after dinner. I never cared much for anything on albeit except for the news so I'd always watch whatever my wife wanted to view which was usually jeopardy followed by cooking shows but as time went on, I noticed she slowly took to reading in front of the television until eventually I saw that she didn't care what I changed the channel to. When I questioned her lack of interest, she answered by telling me that I could watch whatever I wanted.
By Karlitos Thomas4 years ago in Geeks
Waiting for my Hogwarts Letter
I sat under my blanket late at night on my bed nearly six years old with a flashlight to read through the entire Harry Potter series. My days were spent hiding and to read the story of a boy that grew up under the stairs, I felt a connection. As a young girl of a depressed mother and an alcoholic stepfather, books were my escape into a new world. I would wake up in the morning never having enough time to get ready for school, even at six years old. I would make breakfast for my sister and take the bottle out of the fridge for my baby brother. My mother would already be passed out on the couch and my stepfather would be stumbling out to work.
By brooke vecchi4 years ago in Geeks
