What if I told you there is a store which combines the awesomeness of a comic book memorabilia store with the unique treasure hunt of both a thrift store and an antique store? You would probably stare at me with the same disbelief with which I gave to my Tulsa guide about two months ago. … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe, but it’s already Friday. I know, I know, thank goodness, right? Well, honestly, I’m just in awe of the way the year has already begun to fly by. Speaking of fly-bys, though, British astronaut Tim Peake has begun photography lessons in space and shared some gorgeous shots of the Aurora Borealis … Continue reading
Jefferson City, Missouri is one of two state capitals not served by the Interstate system and is a relatively uneventfully small town (in sharp contrast to major metropolitan state capitals such as Salt Lake City in Utah or Nashville, Tennessee). But something about the river town is special, and it’s not just from it being … Continue reading
Here in Mid-Missouri, there’s about to be snow. And, if the reports are to be believed, we’re getting a decent amount right during rush hour traffic. For those of you who are fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on your preference) enough to live someplace without this phenomenon, what this means is poor road conditions are facing … Continue reading
Happy Friday everyone! It’s that time of the week again (finally) and I hope you all reading get an extended weekend (no, I personally don’t for those of you glaring at your screen right now). But, regardless, some links should help jumpstart your weekend! For those of you with a special someone and quite a … Continue reading
There’s a place in Seattle where Firefly, Steampunk, Tabletop gaming, and computer programming unite with the universal trait of the rainy city: a love of coffee. Wayward Coffeehouse in the Roosevelt neighborhood is a self-described “independent coffee haven for geeks” and the line is suitable. On my last visit to the Evergreen State, I had … Continue reading
Proper snacking is one of the fundamental rights to any trip. After all, as one Ozarkland billboard once advised me, “road trip calories don’t count.” Joking aside, snacks can help turn any trip into a far more enjoyable experience for many reasons. Saving Money For me, the biggest bonus of having snacks available is that … Continue reading
Today marks Day 8 of Geek Odyssey and I figured it was the time share some cool stuff I’ve found this week. To start things off… Hedwig made an appearance in Montréal. I know these two are older than this week, but I quite literally just found them in the past couple of days. If … Continue reading
There’s a little piece of heaven in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’d been teased about this place before, but nothing my local guide could say would prepare me for the wonderland that is Gardner’s Used Books. Of course, it also couldn’t prepare me for their outlet behind the store, but I’ll get to there in a minute. … Continue reading
Several years ago, I had a boss who confessed to me her dismay at an inability to find a chain restaurant on a recent trip out of town. She went on to complain to me, oblivious to my horror, about how there were only local eateries in the airport, so she opted for a peanut … Continue reading