GeekmomK
@allegrosolutionsllc.com
Green-haired, pierced and inked knitter, author, and violinist.
The She-Hulk of cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
Absolutely nothing of any value or importance is said here. Hopefully, you find it funny though.
The She-Hulk of cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
Absolutely nothing of any value or importance is said here. Hopefully, you find it funny though.
Teen is learning to drive.
Teen: there’s a guy in the road with his dog.
Me: this is where you say “move it motherfucker”. Go ahead. Say it.
Teen: Move it motherfucker. *smiles*
Me: didn’t that feel good?
Annnnnnd this years Okayest Mom Award goes to …..
Me.
Teen: there’s a guy in the road with his dog.
Me: this is where you say “move it motherfucker”. Go ahead. Say it.
Teen: Move it motherfucker. *smiles*
Me: didn’t that feel good?
Annnnnnd this years Okayest Mom Award goes to …..
Me.
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Teen is learning to drive.
Teen: there’s a guy in the road with his dog.
Me: this is where you say “move it motherfucker”. Go ahead. Say it.
Teen: Move it motherfucker. *smiles*
Me: didn’t that feel good?
Annnnnnd this years Okayest Mom Award goes to …..
Me.
Teen: there’s a guy in the road with his dog.
Me: this is where you say “move it motherfucker”. Go ahead. Say it.
Teen: Move it motherfucker. *smiles*
Me: didn’t that feel good?
Annnnnnd this years Okayest Mom Award goes to …..
Me.
I know. I haven’t posted in like 20 hot minutes.
But! My orchestra performed in August and it’s available on YouTube!
youtu.be/qtAuE5SSYk8?...
But! My orchestra performed in August and it’s available on YouTube!
youtu.be/qtAuE5SSYk8?...
NGSO Summer Concert 2025 - District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT
YouTube video by Norwalk Gamer Symphony Orchestra
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I know. I haven’t posted in like 20 hot minutes.
But! My orchestra performed in August and it’s available on YouTube!
youtu.be/qtAuE5SSYk8?...
But! My orchestra performed in August and it’s available on YouTube!
youtu.be/qtAuE5SSYk8?...
This is why I love fandom. It’s a community built around a shared belief or interest, giving us a starting point for our activism.
New post! First of five in a series on using fandom as a tool in activism. Presented with @allegrosolutionsllc.com and @ajoconnell.bsky.social
Using Fandom in Activism: An Introduction
The first in a series of posts on the use of pop culture references and connections in activism and advocacy
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
This is why I love fandom. It’s a community built around a shared belief or interest, giving us a starting point for our activism.
He calls me on speakerphone while on an overnight school trip.
Me: what’s up? What do you need money for?
Teen: I miss you and love you mom.
Me: You’re playing truth or dare and you chose dare, huh?
*background laughter from easily 5-10 teenagers*
Me: what’s up? What do you need money for?
Teen: I miss you and love you mom.
Me: You’re playing truth or dare and you chose dare, huh?
*background laughter from easily 5-10 teenagers*
September 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
He calls me on speakerphone while on an overnight school trip.
Me: what’s up? What do you need money for?
Teen: I miss you and love you mom.
Me: You’re playing truth or dare and you chose dare, huh?
*background laughter from easily 5-10 teenagers*
Me: what’s up? What do you need money for?
Teen: I miss you and love you mom.
Me: You’re playing truth or dare and you chose dare, huh?
*background laughter from easily 5-10 teenagers*
Having a teenager is like adopting a feral cat. You have to feed it and give it shelter. And it rarely comes out during the day. And when it does it mostly just hisses at you.
September 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Having a teenager is like adopting a feral cat. You have to feed it and give it shelter. And it rarely comes out during the day. And when it does it mostly just hisses at you.
I don't know who needs to hear this today, but Psyduck is our chronic illness and migraine baby and proof that mobility aids are for everyone.
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this today, but Psyduck is our chronic illness and migraine baby and proof that mobility aids are for everyone.
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Especially goofy given if they choose to get the degree, they are then told not to focus on their own lived experience because they’re too close to it and biased. The end result of these two policies is no one with direct knowledge talking about it at all.
Idk if its people being stupid or just plain disingenuous but the idea that sex workers don't count as experts of their own lived experiences if they don't have degrees in sociology or anthropology or whatever is goofy ass take
You don't need a degree to tell your own damn story! You were there!
You don't need a degree to tell your own damn story! You were there!
August 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Especially goofy given if they choose to get the degree, they are then told not to focus on their own lived experience because they’re too close to it and biased. The end result of these two policies is no one with direct knowledge talking about it at all.
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The line-up looks great - please share, attend and donate if you are able
Hope everyone has an amazing day 💗💜💙
Hope everyone has an amazing day 💗💜💙
August 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The line-up looks great - please share, attend and donate if you are able
Hope everyone has an amazing day 💗💜💙
Hope everyone has an amazing day 💗💜💙
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Following the sad cancellation of this year's Bi Pride, Libby and the team at @thisisbiscuit.org.uk have worked their asses off in just a couple of weeks with next to no budget to pull together the Bi+ Community Fair on Sun 31 Aug 💗💜💙
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bi-community-fair-tickets
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bi-community-fair-tickets
August 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Following the sad cancellation of this year's Bi Pride, Libby and the team at @thisisbiscuit.org.uk have worked their asses off in just a couple of weeks with next to no budget to pull together the Bi+ Community Fair on Sun 31 Aug 💗💜💙
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bi-community-fair-tickets
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bi-community-fair-tickets
Things that never cease to fascinate me: When I stand up to assholes and get a bunch of DMs thanking me.
It’s not a super power. It’s literally just doing the bare fucking minimum.
It’s not a super power. It’s literally just doing the bare fucking minimum.
August 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Things that never cease to fascinate me: When I stand up to assholes and get a bunch of DMs thanking me.
It’s not a super power. It’s literally just doing the bare fucking minimum.
It’s not a super power. It’s literally just doing the bare fucking minimum.
“Be badass but make it geeky.”
Bet.
Music and theatre are a huge part of who I am. What better way to celebrate them than to turn them into a tattoo?
Several bars from “One Day More” is now this chest and neck piece.
I will always stop and listen to this song.
Bet.
Music and theatre are a huge part of who I am. What better way to celebrate them than to turn them into a tattoo?
Several bars from “One Day More” is now this chest and neck piece.
I will always stop and listen to this song.
August 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“Be badass but make it geeky.”
Bet.
Music and theatre are a huge part of who I am. What better way to celebrate them than to turn them into a tattoo?
Several bars from “One Day More” is now this chest and neck piece.
I will always stop and listen to this song.
Bet.
Music and theatre are a huge part of who I am. What better way to celebrate them than to turn them into a tattoo?
Several bars from “One Day More” is now this chest and neck piece.
I will always stop and listen to this song.
Part of the reason I love music and arts is the community it creates. One of my friends is struggling in an uhealthy relationship and living situation.
As part of the community, I'm asking that if you can't donate here - to please reshare for visibility.
gofund.me/afb1c201
As part of the community, I'm asking that if you can't donate here - to please reshare for visibility.
gofund.me/afb1c201
Donate to Support Rei's Journey to Stability and Healing, organized by Rachael DeMaida
Hi friends,
This is not easy to write... but I’m in the middle of a… Rachael DeMaida needs your support for Support Rei's Journey to Stability and Healing
gofund.me
August 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Part of the reason I love music and arts is the community it creates. One of my friends is struggling in an uhealthy relationship and living situation.
As part of the community, I'm asking that if you can't donate here - to please reshare for visibility.
gofund.me/afb1c201
As part of the community, I'm asking that if you can't donate here - to please reshare for visibility.
gofund.me/afb1c201
On this Monday morning of Hacker Summer Camp, I grant this blessing:
May the caffeine rise up to meet you.
May the buzz words be always behind your back.
May the badge-ins shine bright upon your tablet.
The Vegas ceilings not collapse upon your heads.
May the caffeine rise up to meet you.
May the buzz words be always behind your back.
May the badge-ins shine bright upon your tablet.
The Vegas ceilings not collapse upon your heads.
August 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
On this Monday morning of Hacker Summer Camp, I grant this blessing:
May the caffeine rise up to meet you.
May the buzz words be always behind your back.
May the badge-ins shine bright upon your tablet.
The Vegas ceilings not collapse upon your heads.
May the caffeine rise up to meet you.
May the buzz words be always behind your back.
May the badge-ins shine bright upon your tablet.
The Vegas ceilings not collapse upon your heads.
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I took some time to escape from the insanity of the world and put down some rambling thoughts about the rise and fall of the summer blockbuster.
I realize that I may miss the 90s more than the 80s.
I realize that I may miss the 90s more than the 80s.
The Rise And Fall of The Summer Blockbuster
Aaron Maracle published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I took some time to escape from the insanity of the world and put down some rambling thoughts about the rise and fall of the summer blockbuster.
I realize that I may miss the 90s more than the 80s.
I realize that I may miss the 90s more than the 80s.
I’m in my cozy era.
Books about witches running inns or orcs running coffee shops.
When you google “cozy book,” you get mysteries.
Explain the thinking behind “let’s bake bcookies and kit sweaters while we figure out who killed this random person in our otherwise sleepy town” as a whole ass genre?
Books about witches running inns or orcs running coffee shops.
When you google “cozy book,” you get mysteries.
Explain the thinking behind “let’s bake bcookies and kit sweaters while we figure out who killed this random person in our otherwise sleepy town” as a whole ass genre?
July 31, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’m in my cozy era.
Books about witches running inns or orcs running coffee shops.
When you google “cozy book,” you get mysteries.
Explain the thinking behind “let’s bake bcookies and kit sweaters while we figure out who killed this random person in our otherwise sleepy town” as a whole ass genre?
Books about witches running inns or orcs running coffee shops.
When you google “cozy book,” you get mysteries.
Explain the thinking behind “let’s bake bcookies and kit sweaters while we figure out who killed this random person in our otherwise sleepy town” as a whole ass genre?
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New Pixie 101 and the beginning of my series on portrayals of grief on screen💔
Grief 101
An introduction to grief.
open.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New Pixie 101 and the beginning of my series on portrayals of grief on screen💔
If you're in the Hartford area this weekend and going to Connecticon, @ajoconnell.bsky.social and @pixiedane.bsky.social and I are hosting a panel about how geeks can use their built-in fandom communities as one of the tools for activism.
We're also giving out sweet, sweet badge ribbons.
We're also giving out sweet, sweet badge ribbons.
July 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you're in the Hartford area this weekend and going to Connecticon, @ajoconnell.bsky.social and @pixiedane.bsky.social and I are hosting a panel about how geeks can use their built-in fandom communities as one of the tools for activism.
We're also giving out sweet, sweet badge ribbons.
We're also giving out sweet, sweet badge ribbons.
After having no solid, real world number for estimating audit costs, I made a few assumptions. I pulled a few hourly wages. I made some timing guesstimates based on my past life.
Shout out to Help Net for accepting this for publication and Sonia Awan at Outbloom Media for connecting me.
Shout out to Help Net for accepting this for publication and Sonia Awan at Outbloom Media for connecting me.
Real-world numbers for estimating security audit costs
📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/16/e...
#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #auditing
📖 Read more: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/16/e...
#cybersecurity #cybersecuritynews #auditing
Real-world numbers for estimating security audit costs - Help Net Security
Security audits drive revenue as clients demand proof of data protection, pushing firms to adopt tech that cuts audit time and costs.
www.helpnetsecurity.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM
After having no solid, real world number for estimating audit costs, I made a few assumptions. I pulled a few hourly wages. I made some timing guesstimates based on my past life.
Shout out to Help Net for accepting this for publication and Sonia Awan at Outbloom Media for connecting me.
Shout out to Help Net for accepting this for publication and Sonia Awan at Outbloom Media for connecting me.
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My TED Talk is now online!
In it I talk about the absence of a culture growing up, the need for finding stories that resonate and...Leo DiCaprio's stupid hair.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...
In it I talk about the absence of a culture growing up, the need for finding stories that resonate and...Leo DiCaprio's stupid hair.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...
Know your History, Reclaiming a Queer Culture once Hidden | Emily Garside | TEDxBute Street
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
My TED Talk is now online!
In it I talk about the absence of a culture growing up, the need for finding stories that resonate and...Leo DiCaprio's stupid hair.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...
In it I talk about the absence of a culture growing up, the need for finding stories that resonate and...Leo DiCaprio's stupid hair.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...
Me: two extra shots of espresso please
Barista: How many did you want?
Me: two extra
Barista: *looks dubious* hands me drink
Me: thank you! And when my heart explodes I absolutely know I only have myself to blame.
Barista: How many did you want?
Me: two extra
Barista: *looks dubious* hands me drink
Me: thank you! And when my heart explodes I absolutely know I only have myself to blame.
July 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Me: two extra shots of espresso please
Barista: How many did you want?
Me: two extra
Barista: *looks dubious* hands me drink
Me: thank you! And when my heart explodes I absolutely know I only have myself to blame.
Barista: How many did you want?
Me: two extra
Barista: *looks dubious* hands me drink
Me: thank you! And when my heart explodes I absolutely know I only have myself to blame.
In which, once again, the internet manages to surprise no one and I am truly on brand.
July 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In which, once again, the internet manages to surprise no one and I am truly on brand.
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek," "Dr. Who," or "Transformers."
July 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek," "Dr. Who," or "Transformers."
When you’re going for Marlene Dietrich, but you have a toddler sized head and end up with Abraham Lincoln.
July 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
When you’re going for Marlene Dietrich, but you have a toddler sized head and end up with Abraham Lincoln.