The brilliant Tom Lehrer wrote this song where the lyrics are from the “Elements” in the Periodic Table. Today’s video shows him performing it live in Copenhagen in 1967. Amazing. Be sure to wait to see what he does after the applause! By the way, he was a math professor at MIT, Harvard, Wellesley, and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Read about him on this Wikipedia …

Since there are five “2s” in today’s date (07/22/2022), I thought I’d provide 10 quotes to lighten your day. None are original, so don’t blame me! ____________ When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane. It is not my fault that I never learned to accept responsibility! Sometimes I wake up grumpy; other times I let him sleep. Ham and eggs—a day’s work …

Only humans could think of this. In the next 30 seconds, you will start questioning my discernment and wonder why you clicked on today’s Fun Friday. You might laugh, cry, or roll your eyes. But you may watch it again–and question your own discernment. Enjoy. (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view …

Want to be terrified or at least made uncomfortable or be in awe? Watch today’s video about a warehouse in London with more than 2,000 active robots filling consumer orders. It seriously looks like something out of a science-fiction thriller. (The Robocapalypse?) When they call it “The Hive” and there is one artificial intelligence running the show, oh my. Next thing you know an …

Since many in the U.S. will be spending this weekend celebrating Independence Day at picnics and backyard barbecues, I thought it’d be fun to place an unforgettable jingle in your mind. And then a second video below that gives a behind-the-scenes look from the fellow who wrote it. Enjoy! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly …

I came across the below video and thought it a good reminder. It is sobering to watch. But it is important to occasionally step into topics of mortality and eternity. To think for a moment about the gift of today. This day, June 27th, 2022, is a gift from God. Contemplate the below sentence with which I ended a speech at the recent Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference. “The world will be …

This video is a vivid picture of all the roles a writer must fill if or when they self-publish. It can be done and done brilliantly. But it does take a lot of intentionality and expertise to excel in every part. I know many authors who do. Enjoy this 90-second video celebrating the Authorpreneur! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go …

The unsolveable puzzle that is supposed to be solved. Today’s video is intended to make your brain hurt. But therein lies the tale. Are there metaphors here for your writing life? Or something to add to your book? How about a character who creates crossword puzzles…by hand… or one who solves the hardest puzzles in ink, not a pencil? Or someone who can look at a series of numbers …

Twenty corny puns to brighten your day. Don’t blame me if you groan. To whomever stole my copy of Microsoft Office, I will find you. You have my Word! How do you catch a whole school of fish? With bookworms. What’s the difference between the bird flu and the swine flu? One requires tweetment and the other an oinkment. Why can’t your nose be 12-inches long? Because it would be a foot. What …