Videos!
One of the most beautiful stories I have ever heard and seen. Do yourself a favor: http://bit.ly/IpzER3
A video of the opening long-shot from the movie Contact paired with a song from Sesame Street about infinity. Visually, aurally, and nostalgically pleasing. http://bit.ly/HHYu8H
Words!
The new edition of the Dictionary of American Regional English was recently released. (I really want a copy, so if anyone is looking to buy me a gift. Come on, you know I deserve it.) Here are 19 words that one writer thinks all regions of American English should adopt immediately. I'm rooting for snirt, jabble, arky, and larruping. Oh, who am I kidding, I'm rootin' for 'em all. http://bit.ly/HzvUKV
A short video celebrating the sounds of vowels through images and recitation. Sounds boring, but it really is lovely. Plus Brain Pickings is one of my new favorite blogs. http://bit.ly/H8jG91
Articles!
A short article about arguably the best police blotter in the world. The blotter includes poetry and alliteration and wordplay and deliberate ridiculousness. http://n.pr/HmxWeO
A great article about Mister Rogers from a UK point of view. I may have cried. But I am a bawl-baby. http://bit.ly/Hmdxvu
Skills!
I have always wanted to whistle piercingly with my fingers tucked between my lips. These are the best instructions I've seen so far, but I've yet to get the hang of it. Also The Art of Manliness is a great site in general. http://bit.ly/HoI9a4
Pinning!
I have a cat for Morag, some 1950s nurses' uniforms from different countries, and a candid Sallah and Indy photo.
You!
Seeing anything interesting out there? Please share! And if you want to be like Morag with a picture just for you, tell me what you want to see and I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Now I want to watch Mr. Rogers all day.
ReplyDeleteSo do I! I feel very glad that I watched it as a child. All the other videos and such were wonderful as well. Thank you, Martha!
ReplyDeleteWhat I love is that Tillie likes watching Mr Rogers! I also love my cat! Thank you very much!!! And I can't believe how expensive that stinking Dictionary is!!!
ReplyDeleteI was afraid to even look at the price. I'm just flattered that you even looked it up, which hints that you were in some degree thinking about gifting it! Thanks!
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