Fun, Free and in Perth: Surfing Attempts!
Some entertaining experiences of a first time surfer, black eyes, broken boards and all.
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The Art of Cosplay: Wondercon 2016
I consider cosplay (“costume/play” to the uninitiated!) to be an art form. Whether a person chooses to copy a costume as accurately as possible…
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Conventions | WonderCon Los Angeles 2016
Photo credit: Linnea Aasland WonderCon is an annual convention, started in 1987 in the San Francisco Bay Area, transitioning to Anaheim for the last…
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Fun, Free and in Perth! – AMF’s After-Dark Bowling
Proof that dirty dancing isn’t the only late-night event in Perth.
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A Look in the Mirror: Curvy Barbie and Me
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the new body shapes that Mattel was introducing to the Barbie line: tall, petite and curvy….
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Barbie Has Curves – A New Narrative for Mattel
Image Credits: Mattel and Kim Aasland I never hated Barbie. I never hated Barbie, but I must admit that in the past few years…
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Monster High Reboot – A Collector’s Thoughts
Mere days before the New Year rolled around, Mattel released a sizzle reel, one that could change the future of Monster High forever. Monster…
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DC Superhero Girls – Get Your Cape On!
As I was doing my daily perusal of Youtube, a video thumbnail caught my eye. “Oh, cool!” I thought to myself. “Those look like…
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Dolls with Shaved Hairstyles: The Times They Are a Changin’
A girl gasps in excitement as she opens her first Christmas present. “Mommy, you were able to find her! Thank you! Thank you!…
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“Committed to Excellence” The Full Oakland Raiders Experience – 9.20.15
It has often been said, “There are 31 teams in the NFL, and then there are the Oakland Raiders.” Oh, what a true statement!…
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Long Beach, CA Shoreline Village & Long Beach Harbor Tour!
Photos by Jeff Greenwood Photo Credit: Jeff Greenwood
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Tour de France Final Parade, 7.26.15, Paris, France
The rain didn’t stop Parisians and other cycling enthusiasts from participating in the Tour de France final parade celebration! The British fans were particularly…
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