Enjoy the jump-rope talent of World Champion, Adrienn Banhegyi. Breathtaking! Do you see yourself as a writer jumping over various obstacles? Sometimes over and over again? But with each jump, the next one is “easier” and less of a challenge. But you have to start somewhere! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our …

Human creativity seems to know no bounds. Today’s video is a road in Hungary that plays music as you drive over the grooves in the asphalt. You have to go the speed limit You have to go the speed limit Hah! Watch the video and then imagine a Ferrari zipping over the pavement at 120 mph. Little bit of trivia? The same thing was attempted in Lancaster, California, and it did not go well. Here …

With the Olympics happening in Japan, I thought this video would be enjoyed by all. Watch some very clever gymnasts create new feats of athleticism using hula hoops! Writers? Again, this proves that creativity can come from anywhere! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

Today’s video features yours and my favorite classical piano piece, “Chopsticks.” Done the right way for six minutes. (More info below the video.) Enjoy! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.) From the comment section of the video: 0:00 – 1:51 Chopsticks Variations 1:52 – 2:36 …

FIVE WORDS WITH NEW MEANINGS Decimate The Latin word decem meant tenth. To decimate meant to kill one-tenth of a military unit if there was a mutiny or disobedience of some sort. The word decimal has its origins here. Even the month of Dec-ember was originally the 10th month in the Roman calendar. Now it means widespread destruction and is not limited to being only a tenth. Fortuitous Actually …

I can safely say that we have all sorts of music on display with Fun Fridays! This week it is classic bluegrass with Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs singing “Daniel Prayed.” Warning: The chorus will stick in your head all day. Which may not be a bad reminder! Full lyrics are posted below the video for your reference. (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, …

With July 4th this weekend, we in the United States celebrate Independence Day. Today, be stirred by this rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” by 7-year-old Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja. (By they way, this little girl debuted at Carnegie Hall at age 5.) Sung before a 2018 Los Angeles Galaxy soccer match, it became a viral sensation, viewed millions of time. I’d like to watch it …

Today’s video has over 100 musical movie clips pulled together to make a very fun expression of “I’m So Excited!” Shout the names of the dancers or the film as you see each one! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)