Category Archives: Video
Poetic License and the House of Chanel
Bonus Friday-Before-Christmas Post: Monks’ Hallelujah!
Since this has been around since 2008, I can’t imagine that there are too many people who haven’t seen it. I typically post it on Facebook every Christmas, and after rewatching it on my commute this morning and remembering just how brilliant it is, I thought it was worth a share.
These are high school students. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. With a great imagination. Behold ths Silent Monks Christmas Show.
Kindergarten Critic
I don’t usually post updates to previous blogs, but this one needed mentioning. Iain Armitage, the brilliant (very) young theater critic I wrote about in July is really taking off, and I wanted to share his inevitable ascent to stardom with you all. Continue reading
Cracking Nuts!
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (photo completely unrelated to today’s post, but aren’t they adorable?)
15-Second Hemingway
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Hectic holiday schedule? Too busy to read the classics? Have no fear! 15-Second Hemingway is here! Continue reading
Take It Off. Take It ALL Off.
Today’s offering is a wonderful song and a very positive message from Colbie Calliat. Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Christmas Jumpers! (Not what you think):
First Flight
Greg Smith
Alone
When I got home tonight, a friend had posted this very moving video on Facebook, and I wanted to share it. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be so isolated. The video is a little tough to watch, but the payoff is huge.
If you’d like to learn more about Patrick and his story, the Huffington Post published an article about him, here.
Music for a December Morning!
Boom! Bap! Pow!
Too Good to Eat
Reindeer Cookie Tutorial by Amber Spiegel of SweetAmbs.com (I’m tempted to try this, just to prove mine would take 3 hours per cookie and look it was decorated with disabled ferrets)
The Simplest Gifts Mean the Most
Just came across this unspeakably lovely version of what I think of as the quintessential traditional Thanksgiving song, and I had to share it. Yo Yo Ma and Alison Krauss are my version of a dream team. Enjoy!
It’s Wednesday, and You Know What That Means . . .
It’s Not-Really-Wordless Wednesday! Continue reading
Chain Gang
©Soo Sunny Park
Yesterday, I shared some remarkable art made from some pretty uninspiring materials in Spare Parts. Today, I’ve found an artist who works in something even more ubiquitous and unexpected – chain link fencing. Continue reading
Spare Parts
Nude VI (Theia) ©Jeremy Mayer
While wandering the internet in my typical fashion, I was stopped dead in my clickings by the sight of this remarkable artist and his creation. Continue reading
Stella Sisters Do It Again
I know that Wednesdays are reserved for music, but this is so beautiful, it couldn’t wait until next week. Continue reading
Squee of the Week
Happy Friday! To borrow from Rachel Maddow, this is the best thing in the world today.
Wordless Wednesday
Bailey Pelkman
Sssh! Continue reading
My OBT 