Life of Brian: Coat
We recently had another weird temperature surge and then dip, as you get used to with the approach of Spring and it reminded me of the Life of Brian story I’d first thought of to post. It’s silly, not very...
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Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Hot Takes Here!
Who out there is ready to write a “hot takes” redux of Schoolhouse Rock’s “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here!”? You know we’re just rife with opportunity… Imagine it: Come on down to Lolly’s, get the [hot takes] here!...
Sheep Thrills from a Sheep Trick
Why did the sheep cross the field? Because it was being expertly herded! These mesmerizing scenes were caught on film by aerial photographer and pilot Tim Whittaker, from New Zealand. Whittaker has a longer video on his own channel, filmed...
Give A Damn: Helen Mirren for Budweiser
Budweiser’s Super Bowl spot features Dame Helen Mirren admonishing anyone that might consider driving while under the influence. Hello, I’m Helen Mirren, a notoriously frank and uncensored British lady. The Collective “We” are dumbfounded that people still drive drunk. So...
Press Your Luck, Scooby Doo!
Did you ever wonder what it might have looked like if Fred Jones from Scooby Doo had a sister and she went on to be a contestant on the game show Press Your Luck? Yeah, me either. However, one never...
“Get Your Shit Together” via Rick and Morty
In my nicer moments, when I observe people who just seem to have a hard time with the trials of day to day life, I say things like “adulting is hard” or “having trouble being human today” or my usual...
DC Public Library – #LoveDCPLGive
The DC Public Library has released a new video highlighting their artistic and cultural programs–including concerts, the maker-space and even dance parties–as part of their #LoveDCPLGive campaign. The video features music by local Washington DC band, Puff Pieces. The video...
André Sousa: “Gin and Tonics”
André Sousa gives us a “then and now” look at ordering and making the very simple gin and tonic… More than a little reminiscent of Portlandia’s “Mixology” episode where Carrie is given a “ginger-based bourbon drink infused with honey, lemon,...
Lonnie Gordon Flashback
Since cutting the cable (TV, not internet) cord and listening to music a lot more when I get in, I’ve found myself trying to find stations that play classic house and diva dance tracks. Mostly the stuff I listened to...
“Hello” and Welcome Back, Adele!
Oh, Adele… It was well worth the wait. I have a complex relationship with some singers, especially those that sing about relationships, and their songs. Some songs are so closely associated with memories of people in my past that I...