We all need a smile break. What better than a puppy train? But since this is a blog about the writing industry, which one is the editor? Which one is the agent? Which one is the writer? Which one is the reader? And why? (Don’t forget the person behind the camera!) Smile!

A perfect game in bowling is a score of 300. To achieve that you have to roll ten strikes in a row, then roll two more in the bonus. A total of 12 strikes. It is really, really, really hard to do. This guy, Ben Ketola, rolls 12 strikes in a row, in less than 90 seconds. Watch and be amazed. It does give me a moment to brag on my grandfather who bowled a perfect 300. He had the gold belt buckle to …

Worst year ever? Watch today’s video, and vote for your favorite. {Believe it or not, this video was posted almost FOUR months ago.} [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.] HT: Tamela

An extraordinary musical event is our feature today. 17,572 singers from 129 countries came together to perform Eric Whitacre’s “Sing Gently” in a virtual choir. At the end, all 17,000+ singers are shown on screen. You simply must watch to experience it. The song is a little over three minutes long, the credits last for seven! (They list every singer involved.) Below …

This hilarious video shows what elementary-school teachers may be dealing with when schools reopen this Fall. Too funny. [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 hilarious “informative safety video” is what a pandemic-sensitive church service might look like. Safety first!  It was created by Bethany Baptist Church, located near Pontypridd in the South Wales Valleys. HT: Pat Laube

This video was mesmerizing. Convert a sheet of paper towel into a face mask, using origami. For such a time as this, right? The entire time I wondered, Who thought of this? The final scene of the video reveals its creator. (Of course, it would be someone brilliant like that.) [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to …

Today’s video is quite enjoyable! Sit back and laugh. If you want to make a connection to the writing life, feel free to do so in the comments. [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]

The creativity here is stunning. Who would have thought? [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]