We've askedE. Basil St. Blaise, our Jolly (when the scotch is flowing) Old (don't dare ask his age) Elf (he insists he's over 5 foot 2, but that's in his Santa boots) to review some of the avalanche of seasonal fare burying our televisions and MP3 players this year. He's a...
1a :of, relating to, or produced by an elf. b : resembling an elf especially in its tiny size elfin portions. 2 : having an otherworldly or magical quality or charm. Is there a word elfin? elfin Add to list Share. Someone who's tiny and a bit fragile can be described as elfin. ...
One night, just before rush hour bloomed on the freeway, as we were zipping north on I-15, the case was thudding and banging on the roof, the hot summer wind was raging through the valley, and my mom white-knuckled the steering wheel to keep us from blowing into the next lane. Sud...
Upon meeting my goal and blogging everyday for the 365 days during my 30th year of life I am… a bit tongue-tied as I look back and let out a low whistle. All I can think is, “I did that.” Going from not writing at all in years, to writing an original work of fiction based...
As I’ve said before, writing and storytelling are a big part of my life and a major source of insipiration for me – I started playing D&D at age fourteen and taught my little sister to play when she was six. It’s been a huge part of our lives and Icannot state enoughthat ther...
Candy. It's everywhere, at all times, butespeciallythis time of year. Parties. Stuck inside cookies, which are also everywhere. As small, easy to give gifts. In little thematic ceramic dishes with elves and penguins on them, and if you're lucky, that elf is riding a penguin. Just earl...
I have a System. It works for me. It’s still an idea in progress, but for an INFP what isn’t? I will try to explain it briefly because I see all things through this System view. The System exists. It is made up of relationships between people and things and ideas. ...
He retired at age 80 in 1973 and, a decade later, was still playing golf several times a week. Adamo died on Jun. 24, 1988. Dr. Adamo is one of the persons honored on the mural displayed on buildings along Adamo Drive in Tampa. See the whole mural here. The Sunland Tribune. Vol...
This is the movie that Jackie Chan fans have been waiting for... one in which his charms complement a well defined, age appropriate character. Or in other words, he might not disappear into the role, but at least it's a memorable performance. There's an important scene in Red Cliff in...
There’s a talking-animal movie for all ages (if you’re an adult, it’s The Witch) and for this age group it’s one of the best of breed: Babe. What better time to introduce them to someone who could get them to eat their veg without a murmur: scary orphanage manager Miss Hanni...