Friday Five

1. Reading Rainbow Kickstarter: So I'm not sure if this is a new thing or I'm way behind the times, but the fact that Levar Burton was able to raise 2 million dollars in 2 days to bring Reading Rainbow to the web restores my faith in humanity!  I'm a big reader and have always been.  I used to LOVE watching Reading Rainbow as a kid.  Kids today (caution, old lady speaking) are so focused on ipads and video games that they aren't getting into books as much as they should.  And having the king of reading back on air to show them how much fun reading can be is just what they need!

2. I'm not sure why this tweet made me laugh as much as it did, but every time I look at it, I giggle : )

3. My current obsession is rubber stamps.  I used to avoid them like the plague mostly because I was worried I'd mess up whatever I was working on and have to start from the beginning again.  Now I can't get enough of them.  The dollar bin at Michael's is like crack.  I can't not buy at least one.  But I've upped my game a bit and started checking out specially made ones on Etsy.  RubberMoonStamps, Melody the Cloud and Mountainside Crafts are my current favorites.  I already bought the Mason Jar and a Tolkien quote from Mountainside Crafts which I use ALL the time.  And I'm currently coveting the Sugar Skull from RubberMoon Stamps and ALL the Doctor Who stamps from Melody the Cloud.  So cute!

4. The Wil Wheaton Project: It's a fairly nerdy version of The Soup for SciFi nerds, hosted by, you can probably guess.  It premiered this week and made me laugh... a LOT.  I'm a fan of his anyway and his particular brand of snarky but never mean humor is perfect for this show.  I'm hoping they get to do lots more mostly because the SciFi scene isn't so big in the summer.  I'm already imagining all the fun they can have when all the new shows and movies come out in the fall.  Go watch!  It's worth it! (And while you're at it, check out Heroes of Cosplay as well - It's fascinating in a weird sort of way and you just can't look away.)

5. While this is a ridiculously lame thing to get excited about, it never the less made me all sorts of happy this week: It's Watermelon season!  Yum!  Usually this early, they're not so hot but my first one was delicious!  I'm currently craving some more right now since I finished it off at lunch.  Bring on summer!

Friday Five: Geeky Edition

In honor of the Geek National Holiday that is occurring in San Diego as we speak (aka ComicCon), this week's Friday Five is dedicated to all things nerdy.  Geek out!

1.  I'm slightly fond of UK's Sherlock and can't seem to get enough of this video.  Even if you have no idea what a Cumberbatch is, there is no way you won't at least giggle at his shenanigans.  Adorable!
  

2. This fairly amazing poster apparently inspired by Wil Wheaton and designed by the folks at Don't Forget to be Awesome.  I'm only certain of a few of the references (some geek I am!) but I love the design and the sentiment.

3. I'm not sure how or when I decided that Matt Smith was all kinds of adorable in a non-lovey dovey more bumbling 5 year old kind of way, but it was most definitely in the last few months.  Of course it's now that he decides to leave.  Let's hope that means we get at least a few more interviews at least half as adorable as this one.

4. As a one-time attendee, I agree with every point on this list.  In reference to point 21, I believe that's the exact spot I sat in for 3 hours waiting for the USA panels to start.  Best vantage point for costume watching if I do say so myself.

5. Also as someone who knows exactly what she's missing - the crazy, enchanting, celebratory, geek-love nerd fest - this list is pretty accurate as well. 

 Happy ComicCon Week!

Friday Five

1.  Gorgeous!  You can follow the artist here. I think I love all the quotes she's used but this one's my favorite!

2. Fabulous to see Maryland getting some good press for a change.

 

3. I've always had a thing for Wil Wheaton.  Aside from seemingly having a career completely determined by what he's in love with, he also seems to be a pretty great guy.  This video has been making the rounds this week but I think I have to echo everyone else's comments: This is awesome!

 

4. Embroidery hoops decorate almost every room in my house so I'm not sure how in the world I didn't think of this first.  I'll definitely need to be taking a trip to AC Moore this weekend.  So cute!

 

5. Absolutely Adorable!