This past week I finally tried avocado toast, earned my first GoRuck patch, discovered Christmas cheer at the dollar store and made plans for a Geeky Gift Guide. Brunch at ABBQ Meat & Drink I finally got in on the avocado toast fad with a delicious offering from ABBQ's new brunch menu. They don't skimp … Continue reading Keane Interest: Avocado Toast, a GoRuck Patch, Christmas Decor and a Geeky Gift Guide
Blogging and Social: Choosing Quality Over Quantity
I haven't been blogging and posting as much as lately. I've just been busy with life and not feeling the urge to share every detail. Unfortunately it seems in the world of social media, overshare is the norm and an expected part of being an "influencer" even if I am reluctant to call myself that. … Continue reading Blogging and Social: Choosing Quality Over Quantity
If It’s Dark at 5:30, Can We All Go to Bed Now?
The end of Daylight Saving Time has come, clocks were set back and suddenly it's nighttime at 5:30. This is great news for anyone with a small child that insists baths are for when it gets dark, and can't tell time yet so they have no idea you are getting them ready for bed hours … Continue reading If It’s Dark at 5:30, Can We All Go to Bed Now?
Making Happy Halloween Memories
My very first Halloween memory is from around 3-years-old, when my mom took the clothes off a giant doll and dressed me as Raggedy Ann. We went around the neighborhood trick-or-treating and when one house turned off its lights and wasn't quite in the Halloween spirit, my mom picked me up, handed me a bar … Continue reading Making Happy Halloween Memories
Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy
Last weekend I grabbed a friend, we loaded up the kids, and took a road trip to Gainesville to check out the 15th Annual Florida Bat Festival at the Lubee Bat Conservancy. I've been seeing ads for this bat festival for a few years and always wanted to go. I'm a fan of bats. They're … Continue reading Florida Bat Festival at Lubee Bat Conservancy
Under Cyber Attack: Subscribed to Thousands of E-mail Lists
A few days ago I thought I was being pranked when a bunch of random subscription notices started showing up. Then it became a flood of messages, at least 10 every minute. I immediately turned to Google and discovered I was experiencing a Denial of Service Attack (DoS). From what I can gather, when it's … Continue reading Under Cyber Attack: Subscribed to Thousands of E-mail Lists
Keane Interest: WasabiCon, 10/Six Grille, It’s Fall Y’all and Inspirational Shirts for Kids
This past week we went to WasabiCon, had lunch at the new 10/Six Grille, enjoyed the cooler weather and tried out cute inspirational shirts for kids from IWillBeWhatIsee.com. WasabiCon 2019 The con was packed when we arrived on Saturday! Try as I might, my little sidekick refused to dress up at all. This was the … Continue reading Keane Interest: WasabiCon, 10/Six Grille, It’s Fall Y’all and Inspirational Shirts for Kids
What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
It's the time of year when most conversations will veer toward Halloween costumes at some point and the popular inquiry of what you and your child will be for Halloween. Since I have been known to dress up elaborately from time-to-time, I get asked this question a lot, usually with the expectation that I will … Continue reading What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
This week's giveaway is courtesy of TeeRexTee.com - a t-shirt shop featuring soft and stylish tees inspired by your favorite games, anime, TV shows and movies. I got a couple to try out myself and can vouch for their softness and good fit. They even have special Halloween designs! Scroll down for details on entering … Continue reading TeeRexTee Nerdy T-Shirt Giveaway Time
What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture
I'm doing a panel this year at WasabiCon, based on one of my most popular blog posts, What to Expect at a Comic Con. It will be Saturday, 10/19, at 12PM in Programming A. Hope to see lots of people there, but if you can't make it and are wondering what the heck WasabiCon even … Continue reading What to Expect at WasabiCon: A Celebration of Pop Culture