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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

Rogue One: A Prequel For The Hardcore Fans

Disney, being all powerful and omniscient, realized that The Force Awakens wasn’t going to please everyone so they decided on a gambit that will ensure most of the dejected fans will join the fold. Enter Rogue One. Based on stories that climax during the Rebel Alliance’s days, the narrative explains how Rogue Squadron came to […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

Earth Day!

April 22nd is know worldwide as Earth Day, a celebration of our planet and the many ways we can help save and conserve it. It was born in  the USA in 1970 to educate people about oil spills, the need for alternative fuels, the protection of endangered species  and the damage carbon emissions were exerting […]

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Mrs Enginerd Poetry

Write

Write for those who lost their voice, For the talented fools that make it, And for the passionate artists that are never discovered. Write for the sake of writing, Of chronicling the truth as you see it, As you hear it, As you experience it. Write for the unknown novelist, The poet, The scholar, The […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

Getting Ready For The Zombie Apocalypse

In a world that is obsessed with the Zombie Apocalypse and Sharknados, I find it very curious that few people have begun to prepare for an actual emergency. Watch any show closely and you will notice that there are certain skills we all need to possess to make it through the end of days: hunting, […]

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Mrs Enginerd Project Zach

The Zach Diaries: Week One of Behaviorist Treatment Plan

All days start with 2 Prozacs, 20 mgs each. Since this won’t change past day 1, I won’t repeat it. I’ll list medication changes as they happen. Also, he always responds to water, inside and outside commands so we won’t include them in the practice cue list. Night 1, April 12th: After meeting Dr. Sung […]

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Etiquette Mrs Enginerd Wrestling Infertility

Forgive and Forget: Easier Said Than Done

Cursed are those who were blessed with excellent memories because it makes it more daunting to forgive and forget. The former part may come naturally and can be shaped by values and reason; forgiving is not difficult if we are offered amends. It is the art of forgetting that becomes the issue. We can’t naturally […]

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Comic Books and Super Heroes Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

The New Powerpuff Girls

Sugar, spice, Chemical X and everything nice! That’s what Professor Plutonium used when creating the Power Puff Girls. This extraordinary Kindergarteners were blessed with super speed, flight, super strength and a slew of super powers, turning them into the perfect super heroes. Blossom, dressed in pink, is the organized leader and strategist. Buttercup, dressed in green, […]

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Comic Books and Super Heroes Mrs Enginerd

DC v Marvel

A few of my readers and friends were very curious to know my take on DC vs Marvel.  Because in some cases all they know about comic book characters comes from what they have seen in TV or the movies, I felt I needed to split the content into three parts: history, evolution and pros […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

What’s In A Name?

Names are attached to our identity. They are given or adopted, changed or shortened depending on tradition and convenience. In a world full of Rodríguezes, Johnsons and Nguyens, we all want to stand out and be recognized by our name. No wonder so many celebrities and authors use pseudonyms! Having a memorable name can make […]

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Mrs Enginerd Travel

A Whole New World: The Ever Changing Face of Disney

While attending Disneyland’s 60th anniversary or Diamond Celebration, I came to realize that this is no longer my parent’s Disney and in some cases not even my own. I grew up with Captain Nemo’s 2000 Leagues Under the Sea and Space Mountain, with a Pirates of the Caribbean that did not feature Johnny Depp. Most […]