I DID IT
I have officially completed my second annual Dry Feb in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Midnight on Wednesday I suppose is when I would have been finished but that was also the conclusion of what seemed like a long month, so you will excuse me for not setting an alarm to crack the cork on my first beverage.
Image Comics
It’s Wednesday! That means a new batch of comic books, trade paperbacks, and graphic novels are coming your way. At Geeks in Art, we know it can be hard to keep up with weekly series, as much as you may want. Thankfully, you can still enjoy your favourite stories through trade paperbacks and graphic novels.
Marvel
Staying on top of your favourite comics can be difficult, especially if you have an otherwise incredibly busy life. I know I can barely remember to put on pants when I meet the medicine delivery person at the door (because I also can’t remember to actually pick stuff up when I am out). For those of us with scattered brains and busy lives, trade paperbacks and graphic novels are the best way to enjoy comic books and the medium as a whole.
All that Valentine’s Day mush can make some of us want to drink
For some romantics out there Valentine’s Day is a big deal. Those big Valentine’s plans can often include a nice meal, and if you are enjoying a nice romantic meal it’s easy enough to pair that with a nice glass of wine or imported beer.
Last year I wanted to participate in The Canadian Cancer Society’s Dry Feb Initiative getting in on the action in it’s very first year.
9, 585 people are going dry this year having raised $216,709 so far.
This year my desire to participate was even stronger;
tomorrow is my father’s last radiation treatment.
Ok, but will this give me superpowers?
This was literally my first thought after being introduced to the concept and science behind neurofeedback. It’s a fair question, too. I mean, if it can train the brain recover from trauma and alleviate the symptoms of numerous mental illnesses, why not introduce a few superpowers as part of the process? The answer, by the way, is an unfortunate no, but neurofeedback therapy can do something even better, give patients back control over their own minds.
It’s the middle of January, and chances are you’ve blown at least a New Year’s resolution or two. And that’s okay, it happens to everyone. When the year is fresh and our minds optimistic, it’s easy to feel overly ambitious about making dramatic changes to your life. After all, it’s a new year with new possibilities, why not resolve to make the biggest, most life-altering changes possible?
Earlier today, the BBC released the latest trailer for “Twice Upon a Time,” the Doctor Who Christmas special. It has quips, excitement, two TARDISes, and it hits you right in the heart. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so ready for the Doctor to present as a woman, and I am especially excited about Jodie Whittaker’s casting (I adore her). But I’m also no where near ready to let go of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, or Bill as his companion. I mean, couldn’t a timey-wimey thing happen and we could somehow have both? No? Ugh. Fine.
Before you watch the trailer, there are obvious:
And also, be warned:
Okay, now that you’ve been adequately warned, take a look at the trailer below:
There is a lot going on for such a short trailer. It begins with a clip we have all seen before, the Twelfth Doctor encountering the First, played by David Bradley, who was perfectly cast in the role originally played by William Hartnell. Bradley also portrayed this Doctor in “An Adventure in Time and Space” – another multi-Doctor special.
Personally, I always enjoy multi-Doctor episodes. The dynamic between the versions of the Doctors is always interesting to watch. I’m particularly excited to see how judgmental of one the other is. For example, I love the sunglasses quip – the First Doctor is right, they do look ridiculous indoors.
The fun doesn’t last, and the trailer quickly reminds you that this is the last time we will see Twelve or Bill, in a way that just hurts. She literally tells him to come back alive, to which he responds “be here when I do,” and I sobbed “but he won’t, Bill, he won’t.” To rub salt in that wound, the trailer also gives you a brief glimpse of Capaldi regenerating, with a voiceover reminding us that “the regeneration is coming.”
Bill, the First Doctor, and the Twelfth Doctor are joined by a World War One Captain played by Mark Gatiss (who has appeared in and written several episodes throughout the show’s run). The Captain has been targeted by the Glass People, who freeze time to kidnap their victims.
The Doctor Who Christmas special airs in Canada on Space at 9:00pm Eastern.
We are so excited to announce (better late than never ???) we are a Vendor at the 3rd Annual Craft & Bake Sale at Bayridge Public School.
Breaking up is hard to do. In fact, it downright sucks. Even when you know it’s for the best, you feel objectively the worst. Having a breakup routine, complete with dramatic haircut and a somewhat dispirited return to Tinder, can sometimes help. Being able to share you misery with some of your favourites from the nerdier side of pop culture can also do wonders. So, grab your kleenex and comfort food of choice, and sob along as we relive some truly heartbreaking breakups.
