Category Archives: Video

Food Together, Better than Food Alone

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

It’s turned into dog day. Here’s a lovely animated short, Omelette, about a shared love of food and how it brings family (through birth or circumstance) together. I learned to cook with my mom at an early age. It’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Cooking, Food, Video

Controlling Lothario

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Dogs are generally known to be face lickers, but not this Shiba Inu, who has learned to block his owner’s affectionate advances by all means necessary. Further proof that Shiba Inus are awesome dogs. As a co-owner of three cats, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Humor, Pets, Video

People Who Didn’t Die, Yet

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I was in first grade when the Dudley Moore’s movie Arthur was all the rage (IMDB tells me that the film is considered a modern reworking of the P.G. Wodehouse‘s Jeeves and Wooster tales. I’ll mull that one about) and Christopher … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Music, Video | 3 Comments

Epic Rap Battles of History

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Something light to get us past hump day. These rap battles have been on the interwebs for a while, but I’m a newcomer. Peter Shukoff (aka Nice Peter) and Lloyd Ahlquist (aka EpicLLOYD), the minds behind these rap battles, first … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humor, Music, Video

The National – Slow Show

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

I had a lovely surprise today: tickets to see one of my most favorite bands. They are playing in a festival at Boston City Hall, which greatly disappointed me. City Hall Plaza is a terrible design by any measure, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video

Deceptive Practice

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

This is no exaggeration. I am thrilled that this documentary about Ricky Jay was produced and is soon to be released. I may need to collect my other fan friends for a group viewing. You may know Ricky Jay for … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Humor, Video

Kids Plant Kale, Kids Eat Kale

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Ron Finley grew up in South Central LA, home of strip malls and abandoned lots. I won’t give you all the details because, as a native, a man who wants to change the fabric of his community and a powerful … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Sociology, Video

Music Edition – Ana Ng

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Several months ago I had a nostalgic night of board games, accompanied by They Might Be Giants. I hadn’t listened to them much, if at all, since high school, but quickly remembered why they appealed to me. The quirky style … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video | 2 Comments

A Collaborative Sonata

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

I recently encountered a busker in Denver who I stopped to give a dollar. Most people walking past might enjoy the music for a moment but don’t generally pause to think about what these artists share; they play for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video | 1 Comment

Metric

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Metric, fronted by Emily Haine who has performed with the Broken Social Scene, Stars, Crystal Method (for a taste) and had her own self named band, has recently given us a new album, Synthetica. I have to wait a while … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video