Tag: Pure Spec

  • The Con Game: 3 Tips for Conning on a Budget

    My local fan-con, Pure Speculation, happens this weekend. As I’ve mentioned before, I love going to cons. I think there is no better place to celebrate our mutual nerdiness than a convention. And while I like all types of conventions, fan-run cons are my favourite. They may not have all the bells and whistles of…

  • Nerd Goings On in #YEG

    Summer, I think it is safe to say, is finally here.  I know nothing is official until June, but the blue skies, blazing sun and my totally coincidental bright red sunburn (you win this time, Daystar!) lead me to accept certain things as fact.  Lucky for me or any other nerd seeking relief from solar…

  • The Dork Round-up!

    It’s been a relatively eventful time for this Renaissance Dork, so I thought I’d recap a few developments from the past several days.  Seems like a good way to get this cold, dark Monday started… *     *     * The Pure Speculation Festival was a lot of fun this past weekend; those of you who made…

  • Humpday Links for October 26

    Welcome to the last humpday link of October!  I hope everyone has fun spooky plans for Nerd Christmas!  I will be dressing up as a beloved family character from DC Vertigo, joining a few of my friends dressed as my brothers/sisters.  But to get us through the day and closer to the Sea of Parties…

  • Edmonton Nerdery and Future Plans

    Today is sort of a two for one post; I have some local nerdery to promote, and I want to talk for a bit about my plans for Renaissance Dork. But, nerdery first! Costuming Help 101: An Informal Affair Join the Edmonton Steampunk group for a casual afternoon of costume planning and instruction!  If you…

  • Edmonton Nerd Events

    The nerdiness rolls ever on, my Yeggers!  Just when you thought, “No, we couldn’t possibly have more nerd events happening around the Greater Edmonton Area.”…BAMF!  More nerd events!  Just remember the advice of this Renaissance Dork: Pace yourself, geekiness is a marathon, not a sprint.  Just let those words of wisdom sink in as you…

  • The Edmonton Nerdery Continues!

    Last Friday I posted about nerd events happening around our fair city.  Since then, several other events have come to my attention, and now I am bringing them to yours.  So much nerdery, people; there really is no excuse to stay cooped up in your house.  Get on out and let your geek flag fly!…

  • Nerd Events Around Edmonton

    You might think, with summer winding down and the leaves turning, that geek-friendly events would dwindle as well.  Well, my friend, you couldn’t be more wrong.  There is plenty of geekery happening in our fair city, if you know where to look.  Luckily, I’m the nerd version of the kid from Sixth Sense: I see…

  • Aurora Awards Update

    Those of you that have hung around my blog long enough may remember that I was nominated for an Aurora Award.  For those what missed that, I posted about it back in May. I bring it up again because voting is now open.  I would encourage you to register, vote and show your support for…