Ignorance Was Bliss: Taking a Lego to the Eye

Posted by C How on September 29th under Geeky News | Add comment

One of the hallmarks of a geekparent is a hunger for knowledge.  RSS feeds, news and magazine subscriptions and observations make us pretty well-informed members of the societies we inhabit. But, there are some things that can only be lived.  Taking a Lego to the cornea is an experience we hope not to repeat.  I [...]

GeekDad Review: Cool Stuff Exploded by Chris Woodford

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It’s difficult to think of a book title more appealing to geek adults and kids than Cool Stuff Exploded. You may be a bit disappointed to discover that no dynamite or C-4 or such is involved, but if so any disappointment will evaporate once you see the inside of the book. Instead of being about [...]

Public Library Hosts Role-Playing Game Convention

Posted by C How on September 27th under Geeky News | Add comment

Hosting a Dungeons and Dragons campaign at your local library is one thing, but how about an entire convention?
This weekend, the Petersborough Public Library hosts the 18th annual Phantasm Role-Playing Game Convention. As one of the longest running games conventions in Ontario, Phantasm attracts a crowd of locals and out-of-towners alike.
Organizer David Watson says on [...]

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