Did you go through the phase of collecting stamps as a child or teenager? Did you engage in the good old activity of writing snail mail to pen pals from all over the world? Maybe today, as an adult, you still consider yourself a philatelist. If this is the case, then you might be interested in the recently launched stamps series by the UK’s Royal Mail. The series is none other than artwork from the stories of children’s book author Roald Dahl. Who doesn’t recognize that name? After Charlie and the Chocolate Factory captured the attention of people of all ages all over the world, Roald Dahl became a household Read more »
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The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists
Everyone kid wants to be a mad scientist, right? Maybe not, but I think it is safe to say that there are many parents who will not hesitate to encourage their kids if they want to be geeky. Or want to be a mad scientist when they grow up. I remember the delight and excitement that was palpable in the air every time science fair period came around when I was a kid. While I was not the most innovative or creative person in class, it was always interesting to research projects that seemed cutting edge back in those days. If you are now a parent, and you want to Read more »
The ABCs of Geekdom
As a proud father, I understand the importance of teaching my kids about the things in life that really matter. You know, stuff like robots, video games, and computers. To help them learn, there’s now an ABC book just for kids, called My Little Geek. Read more »









