A clever commercial for a book. If you are a dog lover you’ll like today’s fun.
Fun Fridays – September 20, 2013
Yesterday was "Speak like a Pirate" Day. Can't believe I missed such an august occassion! It is beholden to me to be on top of the various cultural events that lift our hearts and minds to greater heights.
I be flummoxed and have b'come a scalawag.
Watch th' movin' picture below 'n learn how t' do i' yersef. Ya scurvy cur what deserves the black spot!
Fun Fridays – September 13, 2013
Incredible piano skills. Watch Yuja Wang play "The Flight of the Bumble Bee."
I'll bet she can play "The Minute Waltz" in 30 seconds!... (below this first video see another pianist play "The Minute Waltz"... in 30 seconds).
Make Today Count
by Steve Laube
This past week was my mom's 91st birthday. When we talked she spoke about the possibility of doing a Bible study with other members of her retirement community. She is making every day count.
This coming week marks one year since the death of my father. Many of you have experienced similar loss. It is a reminder that our time on earth is finite.
Below is a great video …
Today is National Buy-a-Book Day
by Steve Laube
Philip Athans had a marvelous brainstorm and, together with other like-minded people, established September 7th as the annual Buy a Book Day. From their web site is the following explanation:
The National Buy a Book Day Foundation's primary activity is educating the American people on the importance of books to our culture and community by encouraging citizens to go to any …
Fun Fridays – September 13, 2013
Watch today's wonderful video about the writing life. "When its Done" is a parody of the famous song "Cups (When I'm Gone).
This was created by Sue Fleiss a children's book author. You can find her blog at "Saving the Rejects."
Thanks to Janet Ann Collins for the tip!
Fun Fridays – August 23, 2013
Having played so many pickup games I found this absolutely hilarious! Someday I get to be "the old guy" in this video. Enjoy.
Back to School for You
by Steve Laube
I'm of the generation that remembers the day after Labor Day being the first day of school. But no more. All through August kids of all ages have been headed back to the classroom. When our daughters were in Marching Band they had rehearsals on the field twice a day, starting two weeks before school began...which put their practices into the month of July...in …
Fun Fridays – August 16, 2013
An Irish language version of the song "Cups." What fun!
Never forget, our art can become International.
Fun Fridays – August 9, 2013
Watch this fun performance of twelve pianists playing at the same time - it could have been called "Piano for 24 hands." There is a metaphor here. This performance is a bit like the publishing experience. If you look closely you can see editorial, sales, marketing, and some booksellers all working from the same page of music. Music written by an author who is not on the stage!