BY: TCO As a Seattleite, I’ve been bred to cherish coffee in all its glory. I’ve been drinking the java since I was around 9 years old (decaf, of course…although I still think it might have stunted my growth), and have been obsessing over it ever since. If you share my obsession, check out these locations that are […]
Tag Archives: Lotr
September 22
Hobbit Day
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By: TCO Happy Hobbit Day! September 22nd marks both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ birthdays. And of course, all week is known as Tolkien Week! On this week, I like to try and watch/read all things Tolkien, while of course indulging in food in true Hobbit fashion (any excuse for second breakfast)! Check out this site for […]
June 04
Medieval Lord of The Rings Illustrations
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen There are times I’m really thankful for the Internet and Social Media. Yesterday was one of those times; io9 published an article featuring these fantastic Russian Orthodox illustrations depicting scenes from The Lord of the Rings. Created by Ukranian artist Sergei Iukhimov, the images’ medieval style elicit the magical wonder that surrounds that period, […]
December 18
Gift Guide: Tolkien Fans
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Gift Guide: Tolkien Fans By: Terra Clarke Olsen For Tolkien fans, you can never go wrong with a LoTR or Hobbit based gift, but there are so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming which gift to choose. It was hard, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few of our favorites. 1.) […]
August 14
Black Milk: Take My Money!
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Black Milk: Take My Money! By: Terra Clarke Olsen People can get pretty protective over the things they nerd out on, acting as if they should be the only person allowed to represent “__insert-nerd-passion-here__”. Well this is just silly, since in reality you should want mooore people to nerd out with you. More people nerding out, […]
April 29
EMP’s Fantasy Exhibit
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EMP’s Fantasy Exhibit: A Must-See for Fantasy Fans By: Terra Clarke Olsen Washingtonians are a lucky bunch. We have great seafood, great coffee, great people, but also a great collection of unique museums, including the EMP Museum. For those who haven’t been, or for those who are about to visit Seattle, now would be the […]
January 03
Top Ten Movies to Watch When Sick
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Top Ten Movies to Watch When Sick By Terra Olsen I have been sick the past few days, which for me is absolute insanity. I have never been good at lounging around and watching TV/movies. My friends and partner can attest to the fact that I’m not really a movie person. I realize this is […]
December 05
Gift Guide, Take Two
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Gift Guide, Take Two By: Terra Olsen For our second installment of our Gift Guide, I decided to feature gifts for the people of fandom in your life. We focused on four groups: Star Wars, Tolkien, Star Trek, and Harry Potter. Gifts for Star Wars Fans: What: Operation Star Wars Edition […]