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.
MasterChef US Season 6 Episode 1 Recap and Review: May 20 2015
May 21, 2015 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
This week we have a special 2-part premiere episode of MasterChef, so I’m going to divide this recap into two separate posts (part two to follow shortly). There are a lot of new hopeful home chefs to meet – and a new judge as well – so let’s not waste any more time on getting started, shall we?
MasterChef US Season 5: Where Are They Now?
May 11, 2015 | Posted in REALITY TV | By sockii
A new season of MasterChef US is set to begin in a few weeks (May 20, 2015 on the FOX network, to be exact), so it’s time for my annual round up of the previous season’s contestants: Where are they now? Who has gone back to his or her “day job”, and who has gone on to pursue a dream of working in the food and cooking industry?
Richard Estes: Painting New York City
May 9, 2015 | Posted in MODERN ART | By sockii
An Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design Celebrating a Quintessential New York Artist The Museum of Arts and Design in New York City is currently running an outstanding exhibit of original works by Richard Estes, one of the
Herculaneum in Italy: A Visitor’s Guide
April 29, 2015 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
Most of us are familiar with the story of Pompeii, the ancient Roman city which was destroyed in the 79 AD volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. However, Pompeii was not the only city lost to Vesuvius in that volcanic blast; the town of Herculaneum was also buried under ash and forgotten until excavations began in the 18th century…
Beautiful, Historic Amalfi Town
April 17, 2015 | Posted in HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
The Amalfi Coast of Italy is blessed with incredible natural beauty and charming, historic towns — perhaps none so historically important as the town of Amalfi itself. While today it is largely a tourist destination filled with cafes, shops and hotels, it was once an important maritime republic known as the Duchy of Amalfi…
Visiting Pompeii: Practical Information for Visitors
April 17, 2015 | Posted in ARCHEOLOGY, HISTORIC PLACES | By sockii
If you are fascinated by Roman history, this ancient city–destroyed and buried for centuries after the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius–is definitely a must-see destination. Pompeii is just a short trip from Naples, Italy and also easily reachable from Rome or further south along the Amalfi Coast.
How Not to Be Annoying at Rock Concerts
April 15, 2015 | Posted in LIVE MUSIC, ROCK | By sockii
No doubt it’s happened to almost all of us at one time or another. You save up and splurge on tickets to a rock concert or show you’ve been looking forward to for ages. The anticipation and excitement leading up to the show is tremendous…
Combine Travel and Learning with an Art Workshop Vacation
April 14, 2015 | Posted in ART, TRADITIONAL ART AND PAINTING | By sockii
Whether you are a novice painter or an aspiring professional artist, an art workshop can be a great way to expand and hone your skills while enjoying a unique vacation. One can travel to a new destination domestically or even internationally while creating great works of art – and enjoying the company of fellow art enthusiasts.
Etiquette for Shopping at and Browsing Craft Fairs and Dealers Halls
April 11, 2015 | Posted in CONVENTIONS, CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
I have been a vendor at craft fairs and in the dealers’ halls at various conventions and events for over fifteen years. Overall, being a vendor has been a great experience…
Why Artists Should Avoid Vanity Galleries
April 2, 2015 | Posted in ART BUSINESS | By sockii
I am a visual artist as well as a freelance writer, and some time ago received an email which piqued my curiosity…
