Posts by Elf

After several requests I decided to extend the deadline for entries one more day! So you have until midnight tonight to email me your best unicorn meat recipes! Remember, you…

Seven years ago I was introduced to a new way to listen to Christmas music. I was invited to see a Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert. Since that first concert I’ve managed…

The Christmas holidays are almost upon us and it’s that time when people start to panic and race for the grocery and Honeybaked Ham stores to secure the perfect main…

There are many things that people often don’t admit to enjoying. Showtunes is one of those things. I, on the other hand, believe in flaunting that particular geeky love. Loudly….

As you already know, I have a love affair with Danny Elfman’s music. This morning I deviated from my current obsession with Beetlejuice and instead of listening to that soundtrack…

Recently (when not knitting Jayne hats like crazy) I’ve been sucked into a new book series. They’re called the “Thursday Next” series by Jasper Fforde. The first three were loaned…

Every now and then I end up in an incredibly geeky conversation at work. This week I was mentioning having shown Star Trek: Nemesis to my friend Amanda. As I…

Last night I got to introduce a couple of friends to the Syfy miniseries “Alice” at our weekly Stitch n Bitch. I know I’ve mentioned this show in passing a…

Well, this music might make you feel more manic than epic but it’s still some awesome music. There are some composers whose work is extremely recognizable. For me, Danny Elfman…

I got the news last night about Leslie Nielsen and while my mom wasn’t surprised I was floored. I’d had no idea he’d been ill for awhile…only that I hadn’t…