Happy Mother's Day! (+ a Geeky TV/Movie List)

I want to wish all the moms and caregivers a very Happy Mother's Day and even more so for those who can not spend the day with their mother. So take the time and enjoy the day. I also posted a small Mother's Day list of some fun episodes you might want to watch.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Quote: Synclaire James and Regine Hunter (Living Single)

Synclaire: You think I'm weird because I like sleepytime tea in the morning and breakfast tea at night?

Regine: I think you're weird, but not because of the tea.

~ Synclaire James and Regine Hunter, Living Single season 1 episode 24: Love is a Many Splintered Thing

(Living Single season 1 episode 24: Love is a Many Splintered Thing)

Happy Fourth Day of the Month! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

Happy Fourth Day of the Month (formerly known as the 4th of July)!

This is the second year celebrating this new holiday. I used to celebrate Independence Day or the 4th of July but how can I when it continues to be meaningless especially with the steady and continuous loss of our rights. So, now I celebrate the Fourth Day of the Month, it gives me time to reflect and simply enjoy the day. Also, spend time with my family and friends and eating good food. I'm not sure if I'm going to enjoy some of the Fourth Day of the Month's sales but I might see if there's something I want to get.

I noticed that many others are not celebrating the former holiday as well and some of the things many said they're doing are:

- Boycotting the former holiday
- Speaking out against our constant loss of our rights
- Going on a monetary strike (by not buying anything today)

Since it's the Fourth Day of the Month, I created a Geeky Holiday List to celebrate. It features the fourth episode of each season of several shows.

Quote: Overton Jones, Regine Hunter, Maxine Shaw and Khadijah James (Living Single)

Overton: Don't despair, Max. Hell, it's like Batman.

Regine: Here comes another philosophical gem.

Overton: Well, Batman doesn't sit around complaining about how diabolical the Joker is. Or how distracting Catwoman is in a skin-tight patent leather unitard…No! No, he gets off his bat behind and kicks some arch-villain boo-tay.

Max: I have hit rock bottom, because that made complete sense to me. Overton's right. I'm not going out like that. I'm not going out without a fight.

Khadijah: Wow, Overton. Your bat speech really fired her up.

Overton: Well, we can learn a lot from our little animated friends. Like when I was a kid, I used to like Fat Albert. Then I thought, `Well, hey, who's gonna get more women, a superhero with a sweet ride or a 200-pound seventh grader?'

~ Overton Jones, Regine Hunter, Maxine "Max" Shaw and Khadijah James, Living Single season 2 episode 10: Double Indignity

From L to R: Maxine Shaw, Synclaire James, Overton Jones and Khadijah James   (Living Single season 2 episode 10: Double Indignity)

Happy New Year's Day (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

How is everyone's first day of the New Year?

So far, it's off to a good and relaxing start. I wanted to continue the New Year's celebration by ringing in 2023 with a Geeky New Year's Day Holiday List which features the first episode of several shows. You ever notice how sometimes a first episode or pilot can be so fun, interesting and good that you can't wait to see the next episode. While other times, the first episode could be bad or mediocre and you're just hoping that the show will only improve from there.

There are 25 shows on this list and since, I couldn't include all the shows in Labels, so please scroll through the list and see if it's something on here you might want to watch.

Fashion Meets Fandom (with a Cause): Kerry Washington's "Black Women TV Lawyers" Sweatshirt

Is there a fandom for TV Lawyers? Well, if so, here's a sweatshirt TV Lawyer fans might want. Actress Kerry Washington created this sweatshirt with the Phenomenal company to celebrate TV’s greatest Black female lawyers. The sweatshirt features the names of eight Black TV Lawyers: Clair Huxtable (The Cosby Show), Joan Clayton (Girlfriends), Maxine "Max" Shaw (Living Single), Jessica Pearson (Suits and Pearson), Olivia Pope (Scandal), Annalise Keating (How to Get Away with Murder), Molly Carter (Insecure) and Jax Stewart (Reasonable Doubt). Under the cut, I included pictures of most of the actresses who starred as these characters wearing the sweatshirt.

What I like about these characters is that they're smart, confident, motivated, cunning, stylish, inspiring, sophisticated, bold, entertaining, a little zany and a force to be reckoned with. I really like this sweatshirt and the only thing I would change is switching Joan and Max's places on the shirt since Living Single aired before Girlfriends. Other than that, it's cool. I do hope another shirt will be made because then Winifred "Freddie" Brooks (A Different World) and Deirdre "Dee Dee" Thorne (Half & Half) names could be added. Although, Freddie was in law school during the final season of A Different World, she still counts. And after Dee Dee graduated from law school, she was using her lawyer skills as a sports agent which also still counts.

As for the cause, all net proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization, NAACP Legal Defense Fund. According to the organization's mission statement, "The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research, and people, we defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America."

Black Women TV Lawyers Lightweight Crewneck Sweatshirt                     $45.00                         Phenomenal (phenomenalmedia.com)

- All Net Proceeds Benefit the NAACP Legal Defense Fund

- Sizes: Small to 3XL

Entertainment News #9: Bring It On, Anniversaries and Superman & Lois

- Happy 22nd Anniversary to the movie Bring It On! The movie premiered in theatres August 25, 2000 and it was directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. The movie stars include: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, Clare Kramer, Nicole Bilderback, Lindsay Sloane and Natina Reed. I love this movie, it's one of my favorite sports films that's filled with humor, drama, friendship, rivalry, cool routines and a little romance. This movie has it all.

Happy Kwanzaa! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

I want to wish to all who are celebrating a very happy start to Kwanzaa (it's celebrated from December 26th to January 1st) and may the holiday bring you blessings, prosperity and peace. I hope the seven principles of this holiday serve as a guiding light for you and everyone who is celebrating. Happy Kwanzaa!

Happy Friday the 13th!

It's Friday the 13th, how do you feel about the day? Is it good luck, bad luck or just another day? I'm not a superstitious person, so I see the day as a fun holiday. So beside watching as many of the classic Friday the 13th horror movies as I can, I thought I would post a geeky list of shows with episodes that deal with a bit of superstition and luck.

Happy Friday the 13th!


9-1-1

Season 4 episode 6: Jinx

Description:

The 118 believes their fabled firehouse superstition has come true when they have the day from hell with a never-ending series of bizarre emergency calls.

Fandom Friday: My Thoughts on a Few Fictional Journalists

Happy Friday, here are some of my fandom thoughts on a few fictional journalists:

- On Superman & Lois, why isn't Clark Kent working at the local newspaper, the Smallville Gazette with Lois Lane and Chrissy Beppo? Just because the Lane-Kent family moved from Metropolis to Smallville doesn't mean Clark had to give up being a journalist. Aside from being Superman, Clark's a stay at home dad. There's nothing wrong with that but his twin sons are in high school which gives him plenty of time he could use being an investigative reporter.

Super Bowl Geeky Holiday TV List

I know Super Bowl Sunday is seen as the ultimate sporting event/holiday but I have absolutely no interest in watching the game. In the past, I would go to Super Bowl parties mainly to hang out with my friends. But then I realized aside from being with my friends the game was so boring. Ever since then, I would either hang out with like minded non-football friends and I do something fun with them or spend the day by myself doing whatever I wanted.

So, for my fellow non-football fans, I decided to create a geeky football list of shows to watch. I may not like football but I can enjoy it when it's on a show. Whether you watch any of the shows on my list or watch something else, don't forget the snacks.


Batman: The Animated Series

Season 1 Episode 19: Fear of Victory

Description:

While investigating a mysterious series of athlete panic attacks during games, Robin is exposed to the fear toxin of The Scarecrow.

Happy Election Day!

This feels like one of the biggest elections, I've ever experienced. I really hope everyone either voted early or will vote today because this election is too important to not participate in.

In honor of the day, I created a list of TV shows and movies that either center on an election or politics is at it's core such as the Star Wars Prequel trilogy (which is on the list). If you're looking for more shows and movies to watch, you can also check out my list from 2016.

Happy Halloween! (+ Geeky Halloween TV/Movie List)

However you plan on celebrating Halloween, make sure to eat plenty of candy and other treats, watch scary movies and TV shows and most importantly have a lot of fun. Also, tonight is a full blue moon, don't forget to look up at the sky tonight.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Happy First Day of Spring!

Okay, it's not really a holiday but it's the start of a new season, spring. I did a little research and spring signals rebirth, renewal and trying something new with the symbols and themes of love, hope, youth and growth.

In putting together this Unofficial Holiday Geeky List, I took the meaning of spring into consideration. I found TV show episodes that either fit the meaning of the season or they simply focus on enjoying spring break. Hopefully, it will make you feel happy about the beginning of a new and warmer season.


Ben 10: Alien Force

Season 1 episodes 1 and 2: Ben 10 Returns parts 1 and 2

Description:

Having enjoyed a normal life for several years, Ben dons the Omnitrix once again when Grandpa Max suddenly goes missing. While he is adjusting to the new Omnitrix, Ben, Gwen and Kevin search for clues to finding Grandpa Max and stumble upon an alien conspiracy.

Happy New Year's Eve! (+ a Geeky TV/Movie List)

It's New Year's Eve and despite a slightly grumpy start to the day, I'm really looking forward to the new year. I hope we will all have a wonderful and amazing 2020. This is my first time posting a New Year's Eve geeky list and I wanted to include as many New Year's Eve shows and movies that I could think of. I know there are more but these were the only ones I could think of for now which means I'll have more to post for next year.

However, there's one movie on my list, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi that's not even remotely connected to NYE. But it has the feeling of "out with the old and in with the new" with the Rebels destroying the Empire and bring about the beginning of something new. Not to mention the galaxy wide celebration that happened afterwards. If that's not the spirit of New Year's Eve then I don't know what is.

As 2019 comes to an end, I can't thank all of you enough who have visited my blog. I hope to bring you even more book reviews and geeky topics for 2020. With that said, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year's Eve, can't wait to see what's in store for us next year. Take care everyone and have fun celebrating.


Absolutely Fabulous

Season 3 episode 2: Happy New Year

Description:

Edina finds her New Year's Eve plans ruined by the sudden arrival of Patsy's acid-tongued sister, Jackie.

Merry Christmas! (+ Geeky Christmas TV/Movie List)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful time celebrating this cheery and festive holiday with family, friends or by yourself.

I usually post my Geeky Christmas List on Christmas Eve but yesterday I took a blogging break. For anyone planning to spend the day at home all cozy on the sofa with hot chocolate or any other hot beverage and tasty treats, here's my gift to you, my list of geeky shows and a couple of movies.

Merry Christmas and have a wonderful day!

Happy Winter Solstice! (+ a Geeky Winter TV/Movie List)

I wish everyone a happy and wonderful Winter Solstice. No matter how, when or where you celebrate the beginning of winter make sure you're having fun. In case you don't feel like going out, here's a geeky list of winter themed TV shows and movies to watch while you're bundled up warm and cozy on the sofa.


Gilmore Girls

Season 2 episode 10: "The Bracebridge Dinner"

Happy Thanksgiving! (+ a Geeky Holiday TV List)

Today has many meanings from spending time and relaxing with family, friends or by yourself to giving thanks and giving back by volunteering to help others. I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

If you don't have any plans besides channeling your inner couch potato, here's a small geeky list of Thanksgiving episodes you can watch. You could also have a movie marathon, watching movies by your favorite franchise, favorite actress/actor, favorite genre, etc. However, you plan on enjoying the day again I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!


Chuck

Season 1 episode 10: Chuck Versus the Nemesis
Season 2 episode 8: Chuck Versus the Gravitron
Season 4 episode 10: Chuck Versus the Leftovers