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Elissa

Bringing the topsytail back...one tail at a time

Neighborhood
San Francisco
Occupation
at liberty
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About Me

I like to overdress, I don't understand musical theater, and I'm always the one who changes the message in a game of Telephone.

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Love Carrots...And Other Oddball Fruits and Vegetables

Started by Elissa
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Updated 01/23/2010
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Categories:

Eat & Drink; Fitness & Health

From hugging carrots to the adorable "yumberry," here are some of the most aesthetically inspiring fruits and veggies.

2009 Predictions

Started by Elissa
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Updated 01/23/2010
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Categories:

Pop Culture; Humor

The year is still young. What's your prediction?

Your First Car

Started by Elissa
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Updated 10/05/2009
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(6)

Categories:

Cars & Driving; Pop Culture

Not everyone's story reflects Sweet Sixteen. What was your first mode of transport?

How To Make A Parrot Costume For Less Than $10 - San Francisco

By Elissa
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Updated 09/21/2009
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(6)

Categories:

DIY & Crafts; Misc.

Liquid Stitch rescues yet another young American with Champagne taste and a beer bottle pocket.

Dad At Thirteen: Three Cheers For Human Interest Stories

Started by Elissa
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Updated 09/17/2009
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News & Politics

A woman arrested for her bunny obsession? A head injury deflected by a cheesehead hat? Human interest stories are sometimes the most refreshing, simplest channels to understanding humanity, and our roles in this terifficaly absurd world. (Updated periodically).

Swine Flu's Not Funny But...

By Elissa
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Updated 09/17/2009
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News & Politics; Fitness & Health

There's nothing funny about swine flu, kids. And thanks to the media and Louis Pasteur, everyone and their mothers are freaking out in face masks. I suggest that instead of focusing on the latest pandemic, let's take a moment to join hands and laugh about the loads of diseases that we don't have to be paranoid about anymore. Hooray!

20 Things Worse Than A Fake Moon Landing

Started by Elissa
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Updated 09/17/2009
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News & Politics; Humor

Everyone’s all a titter about whether or not the iconic “giant leap for mankind” moon landing footage is real. Pushed to the front of society’s consciousness due to the event’s recent anniversary, talk of conspiracy has been a hot water cooler topic lately. Personally, since I don’t place too much value in the truth, nor too much trust in the media, I’m not terribly enraged by this concept. In-fact, as far as falsified news scoops go, I’d say that one about a bunch of guys jumping around on t...

Appreciate Your Mini Muffins! - For All My A-Cups Out There

By Elissa
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Updated 09/14/2009
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Fitness & Health; Pop Culture

For those girls out there with low breast-esteem, it's time to put down the padding, and embrace what your mamma gave you. And here's why!

Zen Out In San Francisco

By Elissa
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Updated 09/09/2009
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Fitness & Health; Entertainment

Every once in a while, San Francisco's crowded and gritty side can get the best of a girl. Whether they're induced by getting smacked in the eye by someone's yoga mat on the bus, or watching a pigeon land right in your tupperware container on your lunchbreak, moments like these can only be counterbalanced with some serious zen time. Here's how to fight back in a peaceful, healthy and englightened fashion.

Crazy Novelty Guitars

Started by Elissa
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Updated 09/09/2009
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Categories:

Literature & Arts; Geek

I promise that no one will notice that you can only play power chords when you're doing your meedly meedly on a gun-shaped guitar.

Commercials That Make Me Happy To Be Alive

By Elissa
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Updated 09/08/2009
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Category:

Pop Culture

These are the commercials that validate staying up til 4:30 in the morning eating frozen corn dogs and watching a dog show.

Dark Children's Movies That Matter

Started by Elissa
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Updated 08/27/2009
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Literature & Arts; Family & Pets

All the film buffs are all atitter about the censorship of Spike Jonze's "Where The Wild Things Are." I tend to agree, citing that I was completely traumatized by tons of creepy movies as a child, and I only have mental breakdowns a couple times a month. Despite the fact that the following movies were edged in darkness, they all had a profundity that kids aren't going to find in Veggietales. Here are some of my favorite grown-up kid movies. I invite you to add your favorites as well.

How To Not Get Laid In San Francisco

By Elissa
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Updated 08/15/2009
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(2)

Categories:

Dating & Relationships; Geek

Because sometimes reverse psychology works.

Who Was Your Childhood Crush?

Started by Elissa
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Updated 08/11/2009
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Categories:

Dating & Relationships; Pop Culture

Each year, as the holidays come around and Home Alone starts playing on every channel, I am increasingly shocked at how young and cherubic little McCauley, the love of my 6-year-old life looks. Could I really have had such monster crushes on these little mini people with no facial hair? Whose poster was on your ceiling?