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Just the fact that someone took the time to put these articles together about lightsabers and invisibility cloaks is just delightful to me. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
How Stuff Works
My regular, run of the mill Wednesday got so much better when I saw HowStuffWorks.com's two articles today on:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
A Time of Hope
Their most recent post I found particularly interesting. Guest Andrew Solomon spoke at the New York Public Library in 2010 at one of The Moth's forums about his experience researching the resurgence of art in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. I found his story touching, interesting and full of hope. For those of you who have listened to The Moth before, I hope you enjoy this one as much as you have others, and for those of you who haven't, I hope that this one hooks you just as I was hooked three years ago. (Click the Link below...)
Thursday, December 8, 2011
By Leaves We Live
I know its been awhile, but here I am again, hoping to be better at posting more often.
Today one of my favorite online "personalities" Ze Frank, who I've written about before, posted a link to this article, and I just really felt the need to share it as well.
If you take a look you'll see it is about a series of a paper sculptures left anonymously in "support of libraries, books, words and ideas" in various libraries, cultural centers, book festivals, etc... around Scotland.
The sculptures themselves are pretty incredible, and what they are all about is pretty incredible too. So here is to good storytelling, to the writers that inspire, to the readers who enjoy, and to the anonymous artist for their beautiful work.
Here are a few of my favorites...
Today one of my favorite online "personalities" Ze Frank, who I've written about before, posted a link to this article, and I just really felt the need to share it as well.
If you take a look you'll see it is about a series of a paper sculptures left anonymously in "support of libraries, books, words and ideas" in various libraries, cultural centers, book festivals, etc... around Scotland.
The sculptures themselves are pretty incredible, and what they are all about is pretty incredible too. So here is to good storytelling, to the writers that inspire, to the readers who enjoy, and to the anonymous artist for their beautiful work.
Here are a few of my favorites...
"Nothing beats a nice cup of tea (or coffee) and a really good BOOK, except maybe a cake as well"
"a gesture (poetic maybe?)"
"A gift in support of libraries, books, words, ideas..... and all things *magic*"
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Fall-ing into Sports
It’s almost fall. I’m not entirely convinced that we’ve seen the last of summer. I wouldn’t be surprised at all to wake up to another 90 degree day here in DC, but yesterday’s high in the 60s was for sure a sign that cooler weather is on the way. I will say that I’m a fan of Fall. Crisp evenings, apple pie, school supplies, boots, pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple cider. Love it.
I took advantage of the cooler weather last night and walked back to my apartment instead of taking the metro, and on my walk listened to one of the podcasts I check out regularly called Radiolab. The title of their most recent episode was “Games,” and it discussed what is it about games that we love so much, why we become fans, why we might root for an underdog, how we play with the rules, and why a game can be something we get so invested in. You can check it out here:
Fall is the time of year when baseball is winding down, football is gearing up, and for one reason or another, sports in general seem to be more on my mind than usual. I have to admit I was never a huge sports person growing up, possibly because I wasn’t ever very good at sports. In my twenties I’ve become much more of a sports fan, possibly because I’m not in danger of being the last one chosen at recess for a team. Regardless, these days I just love a good evening at the ballpark or crowding into a friend’s living room to watch a football game. My inner-artsy 13 year old’s jaw would most likely drop, but hey, its fun, and I'm not one to question what's fun.
Listening to the podcast last night got me thinking about the idea behind games. In the episode when asked why he believes “sports fandom” carries almost immeasurable value, guest Stephen Dubner very succinctly says:
“It’s a proxy for real life but better; you know, it renews itself; its constantly happening in real time; there are conflicts that seem to carry real consequences, but at the end of the day don’t; its war where nobody dies; it’s a proxy for all our emotions and desires and hopes; I mean heck, what’s not to like about sports?”
Really a lovely way to put it. I will also add, at least for myself, that I have some very fond memories of nights spent with my college friends drinking beer, eating chicken, and using sports metaphors to explain our love lives. I also love how sports are an occasion for friends and/or family to come together to hang out or play like they were kids again; an occasion to kick back and share a pitcher and wings while watching a game even if the company you are with is rooting for the opposing team. It's an occasion to have fun, and hey, if it's that alone that makes a game important to you, it's more than enough.
I took advantage of the cooler weather last night and walked back to my apartment instead of taking the metro, and on my walk listened to one of the podcasts I check out regularly called Radiolab. The title of their most recent episode was “Games,” and it discussed what is it about games that we love so much, why we become fans, why we might root for an underdog, how we play with the rules, and why a game can be something we get so invested in. You can check it out here:
Fall is the time of year when baseball is winding down, football is gearing up, and for one reason or another, sports in general seem to be more on my mind than usual. I have to admit I was never a huge sports person growing up, possibly because I wasn’t ever very good at sports. In my twenties I’ve become much more of a sports fan, possibly because I’m not in danger of being the last one chosen at recess for a team. Regardless, these days I just love a good evening at the ballpark or crowding into a friend’s living room to watch a football game. My inner-artsy 13 year old’s jaw would most likely drop, but hey, its fun, and I'm not one to question what's fun.
Listening to the podcast last night got me thinking about the idea behind games. In the episode when asked why he believes “sports fandom” carries almost immeasurable value, guest Stephen Dubner very succinctly says:
“It’s a proxy for real life but better; you know, it renews itself; its constantly happening in real time; there are conflicts that seem to carry real consequences, but at the end of the day don’t; its war where nobody dies; it’s a proxy for all our emotions and desires and hopes; I mean heck, what’s not to like about sports?”
Really a lovely way to put it. I will also add, at least for myself, that I have some very fond memories of nights spent with my college friends drinking beer, eating chicken, and using sports metaphors to explain our love lives. I also love how sports are an occasion for friends and/or family to come together to hang out or play like they were kids again; an occasion to kick back and share a pitcher and wings while watching a game even if the company you are with is rooting for the opposing team. It's an occasion to have fun, and hey, if it's that alone that makes a game important to you, it's more than enough.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Say Something Nice
Woke up this morning, not in the best of moods. Came into work, and came across the above video as I was settling in. Just watching it somehow made me feel so much happier, so I thought I'd share. (I will say my personal favorite is the kid saying "To Infinity and Beyond!")
So say something nice today, doesn't need to be out of a megaphone, but hey that works too.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
sMattdown!
Continuing on my previous post, it appears Anderson Cooper loves Matt Damon too!
Don't Mess with Matt Damon, the Silver Fox told you so.
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