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!

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).

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!

Having played so many pickup games I found this absolutely hilarious! Someday I get to be "the old guy" in this video. Enjoy.

An Irish language version of the song "Cups." What fun!

Never forget, our art can become International.

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!