Celebrating Geek Pride Day?

Geeks are the new hipsters. Now I see celebrities wearing geekery gear!?!! I do not understand why people would want to wear fake prescription glasses when they do not need it. i am sort of a geek...but let me not use this word lightly and for those who are confused...

I am unsure of the 1st Webster definition but the last two are on point and quiet general. According to the websters Dictionary the Word Geek is defined as...


"1 :a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken or snake
2
: a person often of an intellectual bent who is disliked
3
: an enthusiast or expert especially in a technological field or "

This day was chosen as to commemorate the release of the first Star Wars film, A New Hope on 25 May 1977 , but shares the same date as Geek Pride Day. You know its not to late to celebrate since Mashable has created a list of ways to celebrate Geek Pride Day to infinity and beyond (I just could not help myself)! I thought I would not have much to say since I am late on this topic but I am quiet interested i what geek bloggers had to say...

According to Modis...

"...68 percent of all respondents said they would date a geek, possibly because 67 percent of Americans associate geeks with being loyal. Ninety percent of all respondents said that if they were trying to impress someone, they would take pride in their geeky books and comic books, even if they don’t consider themselves to be a through-and-through geek. Sixty-five percent also said they would be proud to show off their geek toys and pajamas. Seventy percent of respondents who self-identified as a geek are employed, compared to only 54 percent of non-geeks, according to Modis."

The national geek pride flag has not been been designated...but I found an unofficial one.

Stay Creative and wave your pixels high and be proud to be a geek!




So far -Laurah Bee

New to Society 6 Shop...Shop like a Queen

This portrait is of a woman with expensive  taste. I was not aiming to draw anyone in particular which is why I  named her Queen L.  She represent women of royalty, dignity and respect! When you glance at her you can not help to stare and observe her for she is complex.  This was originally a drawing on paper I did with inn on an 5 inch by 10 inch mixed media paper.

This drawing can be ordered from my new shop in Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. Custom trimmed with 1" border for framing.

"Queen L" by L.L. Burge

Copyright 2013

 I decided close my Cafe Press shop and Zazzle shop for a new one on Society 6.  The main reason for this because of the promised quality of the prints.  On Society 6 shop you can have your prints ordered as Glicee archival quality prints! The quality is a big jump to what I am used to but I am much happier with providing quality products to my supporters and those who are avid collects know the difference.   I did some test products and this is what I came out with ...

Represent like a queen!  

Queen L t-shirt

Copyright 2013

These t-shirts are of American Apparel Organic Fine Jersey T-shirts are made with 100% USDA Certified Organic cotton combed for softness and comfort.

Cary a bag like a Queen...

Copyright 2013

This canvas tote is made from 100% post-industrial recycled cotton, making it environmentally and socially responsible. The bag measures 13" x 15" with 5" side & bottom gussets and 24" x 1.5" cotton web shoulder straps, which allow you to comfortably carry the bag either over the shoulder or as a tote. All seams and stress points are double stitched for durability.

Please stop by my shop and comment, like, pin it and Google plus it! I am really new and need feedback and support.  Thanks! 

-Laurah Bee

Xbox One, Kanye West, BIG and The Winners

And now here is what you have been waiting for all your life (maybe) ... the Microsoft Xbox One video game console!!!!! Here are the advantage I will have If I break my piggy bank and buy this thing that I can live without but think I need...

1. The console will feature a voice control feature similar to Apple's Siri.
2. The new Kinect will have 'wake with voice' for the Xbox console. It will have a 1080p camera compared to the VGA sensor on the original Kinect.

3.The new motion controller would process 2 gigabits of data per second to accurately read its environment.
4. And it allows its next generation console take over a TV and set-top box in similar way to Google TV.

Check out CNETS review on the new xbox one.

On this day Christopher George Latore Wallace was born. The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation holds an annual black-tie dinner ("B.I.G. Night Out") to raise funds for children's school equipment and supplies and to honor the memory of the late rapper. For this particular event, because it is a children's schools' charity, "B.I.G." is also said to stand for "Books Instead of Guns"

Well you know this blog is all about art but I want to examine the artist, Kanye West. Set aside his personal life which is non-traditional I think he would make a superb fine artist...he has a unique vision and a good sense of creativity. Check out his new song... "Black Skinnedhead". I wonder if after his performance he retreats back stage and lets out a laughter like the joker... because that song made him sound "cra".

Also, I have been promoting (I need your support) more and would like to show appreciation to those who liked my facebook page so I randomly chose two people to award 10$ gift cards to... and they are...

Lura A. Bobbitt and Ena Arca !

Be sure to go like my page ...I will be awarding thank gift cards to my cosmic readers! 

Stay cosmic!

Laura B.

-Laurah Bee

The First Lady Michelle Obama's Speech at Bowie State University's 2013 Commencement!

I wanted to know what she had planned to write...and what she would look like in person.  I was ready for Bowie State Universities 2013 Commencement in which the guest speaker would be The First Lady of The United States (FLOTUS)!

Before she began her speech of course she was awarded her honorary Doctorate from Bowie State.  She started of with he History of Bowie State University, with it starting out in an Baptist Church in Baltimore Maryland in 1865.

So based on what Michelle Michelle Obama has said (who has access to the best sources) Bowie State University is celebrating its 148th anniversary this year, making it Maryland’s oldest historically black college university.
A legacy of sacrifice within an 148 year old school is exemplified as the First Lady states "I am thinking about all the mothers and the fathers just like my parents, who dug into pockets for their last dime," Mrs. Obama said. "Their sacrifice is your legacy."      Within her speech about the history of Bowie State University she explains the uphill sacrifice, “Slaves caught reading or writing could be beaten within an inch of their lives.”

During the beginning of her speech she continued with the history of Bowie State and events during the civil rights movement. During that civil rights movement  she explains that receiving an education  "was in many ways an act of defiance, an elegant rebuttal to the idea that black people couldn't or shouldn't be educated."

I love the fact that she quoted  abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who said education “means the uplifting of the soul of man into the glorious light of truth, the light by which men can only be made free.” Once she said that and paused the proud parent in front of me shouted "Go ahead Chelle" and she grinned in his direction. The there was a generous applause.  

THe First Lady did reflect on the bitter and sour truth of today saying, young African Americans too often “can’t be bothered.” “Instead of walking miles every day to school, they’re sitting on couches for hours playing video games, watching TV. Instead of dreaming of being a teacher or a lawyer or a business leader, they’re fantasizing about being a baller or a rapper,” she said.

When she said this...“Please reject the slander that says a black child with a book is trying to act white,” Obama said. “In short, be an example of excellence for the next generation” I really wanted to yell AMEN!!! 

Her speech was not all sugar coated and sweet as to just make people feel good.  The first lady brought out the statistics of today's education to get her point across by bringing up the fact that one in 3 African-Americans are dropping out of high school, she said, and only 1 in 5 between the ages of 25 and 29 has a bachelor's degree.  Towards the end of her speech she also mentioned that college graduates make more money and live longer than high school dropouts.

We are fortunate to have such a gifted and beautiful First Lady and First Family speak at Bowie State University's 2013  Commencement. Everything she said was what needed to be said at the commencement!  Her speech was perfect and everyone there loved her as if she was their family.

(View Her speech below)

L. Laura B.

Busy Bee

So I know I am supposed to blog about some relevant cosmic topics here but I promises you this is relevant.  I wanted to inform you of some cosmically creative things that will be going on in the Cosmic Medium!

So far I will be participating in the Spring Thing Craft Fair...!!! Please visit my last post to learn more about the Spring Thing...I am really looking forward to this!  It will be the first time I attend this event along with the Maryland Etsy Promotion Team!

Also, I recently started creating avatars for fiends and myself.  There are some examples below..I am improving every time I attempt this! Visit my my etsy shop and order everything from art to... jewelry to ...custom avatars for your blog or music band!

Also on Friday there will be a special commencements for the Class of 2013 of Bowie State University Friday and want to document this event because FLOTUS will be the guest speaker!  I am a Bowie State University Alumni and enjoy supporting fellow Bulldogs so please be at this event if you can ...my devices will be charged and ready to take photos!

There are a few things coming up in June that I will bring up but I can tell you everything now...you have come back and check :-)


 Until then Stay Creative!
-Laurah Bee