Club High Castle

I missed the last two Seriously Geeky Sundays . Let’s just say those two weeks were chaotic, and I suppose that is the norm because it’s 2020. For starters, this was my Internet for one of the weekends: Fiber cable snapped in half by a large truck You know what I miss? Traveling. Hell, I miss everything . I keep thinking that there has got to be a better way to handle a pandemic than this . We’re twenty years into the new millennium for Pete’s sake! Even I am starting to fray at the seams, but you better believe I am fighting it. 😉 Before I derail this week’s post into a vent session about 2020, I’ll just jump right into today’s prompt, which is the first in a series! 27th September – Around the World in 8 Sundays – Western Europe It’s World Tourism day and today I’m launching SGS’s first multi-part theme! With 21st Century tech we don’t need to take 80 days like Jules Verne to go around the world. Instead for the next 8 months, one Sunday will be dedicated to a continent (with Europe...

I missed last week’s Seriously Geeky Sunday because I was down in the dumps about 2020 and turning 40, but thanks to my friends on FB and Twitter, you guys made the day special, and I am touched by the outpouring of love and kindness you guys showed me! I truly was happy on my birthday. Thank you. I’m officially over the hill and also a queen 😉 Back to School season is here, and binder queen is thrilled at all the organization supplies at the Dollar Tree!  And…. It’s time for another Seriously Geeky Sunday brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! 6th September – Back to School Every hero and villain needs to learn the tricks of the trade somewhere, right? That means going to school, learning from a mentor or joining a secret society. This week you’re heading back to school; fandom style! Which fictional school is your first choice to study at and which is your absolute last? Despite my dislike of a certain author who shall rename nameless, my favorit...

It’s time for another Seriously Geeky Sunday brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! It’s cosplay everyday here in Club High Castle Cosplay is very near and dear to my heart. You should see the left half of my closet! Hanging there is an assortment of medieval dresses, Star Trek uniforms, and other odes to my favorite fandoms that I’ve collected over the years. The oldest thing I have in there is probably from the 90s.  23rd August – Cosplay It’s international Cosplay Day this weekend and we’re joining in the celebrations by chatting about all things cosplay! Have you cosplayed before? If yes, which character was your favourite? If no, which character would you like to cosplay as? You have no idea, Grasshopper 😉 You just opened an entire world about me. I was the QUEEN of cosplay in the early 2000s, and I loved every last second of it. As for my favorite character, that one is a tough one because every time I put on a costume, I’m having the time of my life, h...

It’s time for another Seriously Geeky Sunday brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! We all need laughter, especially now.  16th August – Funny Guys It’s National Tell a Joke Day today which means we’re asking you to tell us all about what makes you laugh. What makes you laugh? I honestly don’t know. Laughter is one of those ‘in the moment’ things for me. Until it happens, I have no idea what will trigger a giant LOL.  What TV show makes you laugh? It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Space Force The Office Parks and Rec Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia What is your favourite comedy movie? I haven’t seen any comedy movies since Tropic Thunder, so I’m not sure. Nothing beats the comedies of the late 90s and early 2000s, so I’ll pick a few that gave me laughs over the years. Super Troopers Tropic Thunder Dumb and Dumber What scene always makes you crack up? So…I’m quickly learning that I have not kept up with this genre ha ha! Can I say I don’t know again?...

It’s time for another Seriously Geeky Sunday brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! I’m a tad late for this one, but better late than never! I decided to have some fun with it and use character generators to insert myself into my answers. I included the links (an ad blocker is recommended…Wut? Did I just sneeze? 😉 ). Without further ado, ANIMATION! 9th August – Animation There are so many different types of animation out there now and each of us have our own favourites and memories associated to them. This week we’re picking your brain about the animated world. What is your favourite Disney movie? This takes me back! Wayyyyy back! The Lion King – My best friend and I were obsessed with it! We’d spend hours playing our own version of it in the cul de sac–good times and great memories!  https://www.dolldivine.com/kitten-maker.php What is your favourite non-Disney movie? Anastasia – I loved the songs, especially Once Upon a December. Fu...

Hello everyone, This post is long overdue. To say that I am disappointed about the Emmy nominations announcement on July 28th is an understatement. I’m going to sound like a bitter old bat of a fan, but I sincerely feel like everyone involved with Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle deserved a well earned nomination. Sometimes I wonder if High Castle is the red-headed stepchild in the eyes of the powers that be–Take the opinion of a die-hard High Castle fan with a grain of salt, for I am heavily biased in this matter 😉 It’s such an original concept; nothing like it has ever been done before. So much creativity and hard work was put into creating such a unique world. It felt real at times.  I could go on, but I’ll stop myself; there’s no point in dragging this out. 2020 has enough negativity as it is.  To the cast, crew, and everyone who was a part of Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle: you are all winners in my book.

It’s time for another Seriously Geeky Sunday brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! This week was so much fun (don’t I say that about every week?). There is a lot of High Castle in this one!  2nd August – Supporting Roles Up until now we’ve talked about all sorts of characters and this week we’re giving some love to the supporting roles in fandoms, the minor characters, the NPCs and the sidekicks. The smaller parts that are necessary for the whole thing to work. Who is your favourite sidekick? This is a tough one. As I close my eyes and make a mental note of all my favorite superheroes, I find that most of the time, their sidekicks are regulated to annoying catch phrases or stupidity. After much thought (and sifting through a bunch irritating characters), I remembered The Witcher! Jaskier , the traveling bard who follows Geralt around. He is hilarious without annoying me (trust me when I say, that in itself, is no small feat!). And need I say more: Who is your f...