sockii is just your typical Jane-of-All-Trades who never has enough time in her day for all of her projects. She has written for many websites online including Squidoo, Zujava, Yahoo! Contributors Network, HubPages and Wizzley. She has been attending and vending at science fiction and media conventions for over 15 years, and for several years ran an art gallery and jewelry store in Philadelphia. Today she is happy to be living in South Jersey with her partner David and their 6 cats. Sockii is a member of several affiliate sales programs including Amazon Associates and Viglink. Products from these services may be advertised on her posts and pages to generate sales commissions.
Why Reproducing Art is an Important Learning Tool for Artists
June 16, 2015 | Posted in TRADITIONAL ART AND PAINTING | By sockii
Many beginning artists scoff at the idea of reproducing other artists’ work, especially when first presented with the idea in an art class or workshop. Of course, most artists become interested in painting because they have their own visions and ideas to share.
Who will win MasterChef Season 6?
June 13, 2015 | Posted in REALITY TV | By sockii
Last season, I thought I would be clever and try to predict who would win MasterChef after only the first episode had aired. Clearly, I was wrong in thinking that Elise Mayfield was being set up to be the plucky, come-from-behind winner as she ended up going down rather quickly…
MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 5 Recap and Review: June 10 2015
June 12, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
There are 19 people left now and it’s time for another Mystery Box challenge. In the opening “confessionals” we hear first from Shelly, who says she can almost taste that quarter of a million dollars now that could change her life…
Torcello – The First Venice
June 10, 2015 | Posted in HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
One of my absolute favorite places to visit while in Venice, Italy is the quiet, rural island of Torcello. Many tourists bypass Torcello or perhaps only spend an hour or so there, instead focusing on nearby Murano and Burano in the northern Venetian lagoon…
Ravello: One of Italy’s Most Scenic Towns
June 5, 2015 | Posted in HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
There may be more stunning places in the world that I have not yet visited, but I cannot think of any that have taken my breath away like Ravello, Italy. This quiet, ancient town on the Amalfi Coast of Italy is located high up on a cliff, offering incredible views of the coastline below…
MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 4 Recap and Review: June 3 2015
June 4, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
Last week we said goodbye to two home cooks we’d barely gotten to know: Mateo and Brianna. The remaining 20 hopeful contestants are now going to have to face their very first team challenge…
An Interview With Knitter Emily Davies
June 2, 2015 | Posted in KNITTING | By sockii
Knitter Emily Davies has turned a love for video games – and for knitting – into a growing craft business. Emily knits cool plushie toys and colorful hats inspired by the characters and critters from games including The Legend of Zelda, Psychonauts, Katamari Damacy, Metroid and many more…
MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 3 Recap and Review: May 27 2015
May 29, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
Last week on MasterChef, we (briefly) met the top 40 contestants for this season, which was then whittled down to 20 in a series of head to head battles, plus a final cook-off for 6 chefs who got a second chance to earn a white apron.
My MasterChef Open Call Experience – New York 2012
May 27, 2015 | Posted in REALITY TV | By sockii
Auditioning for a reality television series is not something I had ever dreamed of or planned on doing. But in November of 2012, I spent the day lined up with hundreds other hopefuls in New York City, wishing for just one thing…
MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 2 Recap and Review: May 20 2015
May 22, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
We’re back for the continuation of the season premiere, where the top forty home cooks in America (picked by FOX, at least) had to battle it out for their place in the top twenty. Each had to face off against another hopefully in a battle of signature dishes, based on their common theme or ingredient…
