Elf Cookies Take a Turn for the Worse

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!!!

I love reading the Onion. Stories that blatantly poke fun at the ridiculous streaks present in real scenarios.

This particular bit of fun relates to the stream of food product re-calls that litter the news every year. It seems that a Keebler Elf is short one finger. Here is a short piece of the crazy write-up:

“We estimate that fantasy-creature body fragments in foods such as cookies, crackers, and cereal account for no more than two parts per million,” Blosser said. “This is lower than the maximum allowed amount for insect parts and mouse hairs in equivalent products.”

Couple Adopted by Neighborhood Cat

It appears that my beau and I have been adopted by one of the neighborhood cats.

This small, white feline has taken a liking for us despite our insistence that she does not live with us. She follows us from the parking lot to the door. She meows when we leave her outside and approaches us when we step back out.

Cute kitty. I am honored that she deems us worthy, but I think that her real owners would be sad to hear it.

Cats are strange.

My recent encounter with the white kitty reminded me of a You Tube viral video; the ninja cat, stalking its prey deep within the heart of the modern bedroom.

Behind the Times

I am reading an awesome book right now. John Connolly’s The Book of Lost Things is an interesting take on the popular theme of a world in which reality and fairy tales collide.

As I was turning a page, I found myself imagining what a movie adaptation of the book would be like. I popped on the interweb and, low and behold, a movie version is already en route. Due out in 2009.

I would say I have a knack for recognizing when a book has movie potential, but all my insight bubbles up years after the book’s actual release. However, I am not discouraged. Nope. My fingers are still crossed for a Spellman Family film.

What about a new fantasy flick? What fan wouldn’t be excited for a screen version for Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Legacy or Santa Olivia?

Although, screen adaptations sometimes bomb. Hmm…don’t know how I feel about that prospect.

Another Austen Post

If ever you have four hours of free time and an adoration for Jane Austen’s tales, I have a movie recommendation for you. I am sure you are familiar with the 1995 version of Pride and Prejudice (with Colin Firth) and the 2006 version (with Keira Knightly). Yet, there is a jewel of an adaptation buried deep within the BBC archives, circa 1980.

This version stars Elizabeth Garvie as Elizabeth and David Rintoul as Mr. Darcy. Mr. Daaaaarcy?!

I like this version because it feels old—unlike the newer versions which are too cinematically perfect. When I watch this 80s version, I feel more like I am present for the actions and less like a viewer in a theater.

Plus, David Rintoul makes a jawsome Mr. Darcy. He portrays the type of  Darcy that I always pictured when I read the novel.

Hit the link for a scene of dancing, witty banter and backhanded comments.
Dancing with Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy — Pride and Prejudice (BBC 1980)