Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays – August 9, 2019

By Steve Laubeon August 9, 2019

To follow up on Monday’s discussion of the printing press, let’s take a five minute walk through the distribution process. Specifically Amazon.com.

This video was release last week, but is already a little out of date. Yesterday FedEx announced they are severing their relationship with Amazon. The effort by Amazon to create their own delivery network was the issue cited.

However, this short video is still a good look inside at the logistics of retail distribution.

Note the short part about the “Last Mile” which is the key to all online retail. On the other hand the “Last Mile” is still the strength of the brick and mortar store since the customer comes to the source instead of the other way around.

Enjoy.

Fun Fridays – August 2, 2019

By Steve Laubeon August 2, 2019

So many metaphors for the writing life are expressed in this endearing video. Care to supply one of your own?

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Fun Fridays – July 26, 2019

By Steve Laubeon July 26, 2019

We laugh at cat videos and dog videos. But what about birds? Today we rectify that oversight. Enjoy some fun with little birdies!

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Fun Fridays – July 19, 2019

By Steve Laubeon July 19, 2019

Watch and laugh again at the classic Tim Conway sketch “The Dentist.” It never gets old.

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Fun Fridays – July 12, 2019

By Steve Laubeon July 12, 2019

This is a long video, nearly 15 minutes. But it is worth it. Ever wondered what the real interpretation of body language is like? Learn from a former FBI agent whose job it was to catch spies. If you’ve ever used any of the tropes he debunks in the first three minutes in your writing, you might want to revise your material.

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Fun Fridays – July 5, 2019

By Steve Laubeon July 5, 2019

In the U.S., this is a long weekend because of yesterday’s July 4th celebration. For those who like to be adventurous in their time off, enjoy this video of “Captain Risky.” An insurance company in Australia made this hilarious video of a stuntman who never gets it quite right.

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Happy July 4th!

By Steve Laubeon July 4, 2019

Enjoy this brilliant acapella rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”

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Fun Fridays – June 28, 2019

By Steve Laubeon June 28, 2019

You simply have to watch and listen to this video to grasp its genius. You will have to be watching to follow the lyrics. Of course, the music is now repeating in my mind on an endless loop! From the copyright notes: A biblical and ancient Near-Eastern-studies–themed parody of “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General” from The Pirates of Penzance. Lyrics, musical arrangement, and …

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Fun Fridays – June 21, 2019

By Steve Laubeon June 21, 2019

Today is the first official day of Summer (June 21), so while you are basking in the warmth of the day, please enjoy this video of a woman who is passionate about grammar. Before watching, try not to laugh at this grammar joke. Did you hear the one about the pregnant woman who went into labor and started shouting, “Couldn’t! Wouldn’t! Shouldn’t! Didn’t! Can’t!”? She was having contractions.

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Fun Fridays – June 14, 2019

By Steve Laubeon June 14, 2019

Today is a series of photos that create a picture of the writing life: What prospective authors think the road ahead is like: What the road is actually like: Then you send your proposal to Steve Laube: And your best-laid plans go awry: Life ambushes you without warning: But you persevere: Achieve your goals: And all is right in the world because God is sovereign over all things:

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