I spent much of today following the events in London through the BBC, the Guardian, and multiple social media channels, and it caused me to think a lot about my reactions to both this riot, and the riots in Vancouver after the Canucks lost the Stanley Cup. In both cases I took issue with a … Continue reading The #LondonRiots & The #CanucksRiots
San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun
This year I was finally able to attend Comic Con International in San Diego, and I fell in love with the atmosphere before I even got on the plane to the city. While I was sitting in Vancouver International at the gate waiting for my flight to board, I looked at the people around me, … Continue reading San Diego Comic Con Day One: Fun In The Sun
My Thoughts On Harry Potter
As I sat in my room a week ago watching the cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows arrive in Trafalgar Square for the premiere of the final movie, my emotions were all over the place. These books, and these movies have been such a part of my life, through so many years, that … Continue reading My Thoughts On Harry Potter
UBC F-Word Conference 2011: Women & Science Fiction
Last weekend I presented at my first Academic Conference. I was nervous, but the day went very well, and I'm glad to say that I'm proud of the presentation I gave. The conference was the second annual F-Word Undergraduate Conference at UBC, put on by the UBC Women & Gender Studies Association. It ran all … Continue reading UBC F-Word Conference 2011: Women & Science Fiction
Summer in Vancouver
For me, summer in Vancouver is walking home from work over the Burrard Street Bridge. I kind of love bridges. Different cities, different favourite bridges. San Francisco has the Golden Gate, London has the Millennium Footbridge (affectionately called the wobbly bridge), Victoria has (for now) the Blue Bridge, and in Vancouver its Burrard Street. I … Continue reading Summer in Vancouver
Book Review: Full Frontal Feminism
Book Title: Full Frontal Feminism Author: Jessica Valenti Published: 2007 Pages: 248 Category: nonfiction: politics, feminism With a month between one semester ending, and the beginning of another, I tried to be very careful in picking out my reading material. I wanted something fun but also informative (though I'm sure with a couple more weeks … Continue reading Book Review: Full Frontal Feminism
Emerald City Comicon 2011
Last weekend (March 4-6) I had the opportunity to attend Emerald City Comicon for the third year in a row. ECCC as it's known, is one of Seattle, Washington's biggest conventions, and one of the best Nerd Gatherings in the Northwest. This year, just like in 2010 and 2009, did not dissappoint. Emerald City is … Continue reading Emerald City Comicon 2011
Coincidental Reality 2011
From 2010 to 2011. Well last year's 52 book project is now successfully completed, and I can say that I'm quite proud that I accomplished what I had set out to do! So what is in store for this year? I won't be endeavoring to do the same as last year, as I'm heading back … Continue reading Coincidental Reality 2011
Images of Vancouver – Gastown
I went out to dinner in Gastown this weekend, and it made me think a bit about this part of Vancouver. Gastown is a startling mix of people, it's images seem to fracture along very different lines. On one side of Gastown's current story, is the party. Young, good-looking Vancouverites with money to spend … Continue reading Images of Vancouver – Gastown
Philippa Adams 