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Erica McGillivray is snarky feminist geek, president of GeekGirlCon, & a community attaché specializing in SEO & social media.
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GeekGirlCon 2011: Some Presidential Thoughts and Other Things
I am pretty much beyond biased about how awesome GeekGirlCon was. Along with my staff, I’d worked since August 2010 to make the dream of GeekGirlCon a reality, and I believe that it truly happened. I fought back happy tears … Continue reading
Jo Jo Stiletto and the Theatre Off Jackson’s Whedonesque Burlesque
It’s no secret that I love Buffy: the Vampire Slayer and Angel: the Series and greatly enjoyed Firefly. But it is a little bit of a secret that I broke up with Joss Whedon. At least reading or watching his … Continue reading
Seattle’s Outdoor Trek “This Side of Paradise”
This Sunday, I spent the gloriously warm day — Seattle’s first consistently over 80 degrees — watching a fabulous performance by Hello Earth Productions. They performed the classic Star Trek: The Original Series episode “This Side of Paradise.” Yes, the … Continue reading
Online Anonymity to Real Names and the Power to be Brave
I’m a huge fan of Dear Sugar. Sugar’s advice column touches my soul in a way that I wish more things did. I find a great deal of meaning in what she writes, and many columns bring me to tears, … Continue reading
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My Birthday Bash Day 13: Birthday Traditions
For complete context about why I’m not having a birthday party for my 27th birthday this year and how you can still celebrate with me, read You’re Invited to My 27th Birthday Bash. Today is my actual birthday. I am … Continue reading
My Birthday Bash Day 12: The Necklace
For complete context about why I’m not having a birthday party for my 27th birthday this year and how you can still celebrate with me, read You’re Invited to My 27th Birthday Bash. About six months after I started dating … Continue reading
My Birthday Bash Day 11: I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day
For complete context about why I’m not having a birthday party for my 27th birthday this year and how you can still celebrate with me, read You’re Invited to My 27th Birthday Bash. A single phone call leveled my life. … Continue reading
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My Birthday Bash Day 10: I want a pony
For complete context about why I’m not having a birthday party for my 27th birthday this year and how you can still celebrate with me, read You’re Invited to My 27th Birthday Bash. On the most recent episode of Grey’s … Continue reading
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Birthday Bash Day 9: Let’s talk about sex, sex education
For complete context about why I’m not having a birthday party for my 27th birthday this year and how you can still celebrate with me, read You’re Invited to My 27th Birthday Bash. Warning: This post is about sex. It … Continue reading