A Blog Hop From Out of This World: My Favorite Martian is…

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Recently, my blogging partner in geekiness Natasha invited me to participate in a fun-sounding blog hop. The My Favorite Martian Blog Hop is just a way for bloggers to write about their favorite science-fiction aliens. Despite the Hop’s name, the character doesn’t actually have to be from Mars. Hosted by The Geek Twins, and co-hosted by Just a Dash of Geek, L.K.Hill, and Comic Book and Movie Reviews, anyone can join in on the fun simply by writing a post …

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Win a Super Mega Wholly Guacamole Prize Pack (Ends 1/27)

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The stage is finally set. And while my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be attending Super Bowl XLVII (unless they bought tickets), I’m still pumped. February 2, 2013 sees the San Francisco 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens. Now I’m usually an AFC guy, but as a Steelers fan, the Ravens are arch rivals. But I also really can’t stand the Patriots. So no matter who would’ve won the AFC Championship, I’d be rooting for the …

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Blog Spotlight: Alison from Being Alison

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Alison (that’d be the star of Being Alison)  is one of the happiest, most smiling-est bloggers I’ve gotten to know over the past year. She is the poster child for the helpful blogger. Whether it’s a simple question about blogging, a technical snafu you’re completely clueless about, or help spreading the word, Alison is your blogger. And your friend. Even through some of her darkest hours, Alison still manages to find time to smile. She …

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Homemade Mini Black and White Cookies Rock!

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If they’re good enough for Jerry Seinfeld, they’re good enough for you. Yes, the black and white, only the most tastastic cookie around. Personally, I love the black and white. I’m an equal opportunist. My wife just likes the vanilla so I often find myself eating simply chocolate halves. Allie’s been on a cookie kick of late, and I’m loving every minute of it. She usually just goes with the Pillsbury or Duncan Hines chocolate …

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Blog Spotlight: Natasha from Just A Dash of Geek

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This week’s blog spotlight focuses on a blog that’s right up my alley. I “met” Natasha online many months ago when I believe she commented on one of my posts. I checked out her site, Just a Dash of Geek, and instantly found one of my new favorite blogs to add to my RSS feed. She claims there’s “just a dash” of geek, but for a fanboy like me, even a dash is great. Star …

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