Book domino fun! A new world record. SUBLIME!
Below this video is another domino record. Words fail to describe.
Steve
A Weekend with C.S. Lewis and Friends
by Steve Laube
This past weekend I had the privilege, once again, to attend and participate in the C.S. Lewis Foundation’s Fall retreat in Houston.
Not a typical writers conference it focuses on the extraordinary contribution of Lewis and his fellow Inklings and ultimately a celebration of the Arts in light of the incarnation of Christ. The speakers were extraordinary. They included:
Devin …
Fun Fridays – November 8, 2013
Two reactions to today's video.
First. "Are you insane? Football on concrete?"
Second. "Oh to be young again."
Fun Fridays – November 1, 2013
This is the kind of half-time show I'd much rather see during the Super Bowl.
Make sure to watch until the end. It is truly incredible.
Fun Fridays – October 25, 2013
Too cool. Playing a piano and a cello on the Great Wall of China!
The music is a combination of the song "Oogway Ascends" from the "Kung Fu Panda" film soundtrack and Frederick Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28 No. 20 in C minor. (The music really builds starting at the 1:07 mark.)
Creative genius.
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Fun Fridays – September 20, 2013
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!
Fun Fridays – September 13, 2013
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).
Make Today Count
by Steve Laube
This past week was my mom's 91st birthday. When we talked she spoke about the possibility of doing a Bible study with other members of her retirement community. She is making every day count.
This coming week marks one year since the death of my father. Many of you have experienced similar loss. It is a reminder that our time on earth is finite.
Below is a great video …
Today is National Buy-a-Book Day
by Steve Laube
Philip Athans had a marvelous brainstorm and, together with other like-minded people, established September 7th as the annual Buy a Book Day. From their web site is the following explanation:
The National Buy a Book Day Foundation's primary activity is educating the American people on the importance of books to our culture and community by encouraging citizens to go to any …
Fun Fridays – September 13, 2013
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!