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What do runners think about during a marathon?
“Marathon Thoughts” shares one man’s stream of consciousness while running 26.2 miles. If you’ve run a marathon, perhaps you’ve experienced one or more of these thoughts. If you’ve not had the pleasure of running far for a very long time, then … Continue reading
Gotham typeface: inherently inspiring a sense of change and hope?
In 1939 the British Government produced a poster intended to bolster the morale of their people in the event an invasion and re-entered popular culture in 2000 (Wikipedia, 2011). I love the color, design, and typography of this poster.
Discovering the Smith Westerns
Discovering wonderful new music often happens by accident. While perusing a lovely little site titled “My Little Corner of the World,” a Tumblr blog maintained by Brandon Boyer (who writes for Boing Boing) I came upon a post with an embedded video and a link to a short article on Nowness.com. Continue reading
Applause for Bob Boilen’s Tiny Desk Concerts
There are moments when you first hear the melody or lyric of an unfamiliar song that can result in pleasant skin tingling sensations, a welling up of energy, or an emotional response like tears or joy. We are introduced to these experiences by friends, music evangelists, or clever marketing campaigns. The later has made use of increasingly potent visuals in the form of music videos and/or subliminal presentation of catchy tunes in advertisements, television shows, and film in order to introduce us to new music experiences. Continue reading
Great new music to listen to: The Mynabirds
While perusing the Web, I came across an article about a group named The Mynabirds on AOL’s Spinner.com. The band is led by singer Laura Burhenn, who has been singing professionally since 1999. Her new band, The Mynabirds released their debut album, What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood, on April 27, 2010. Continue reading
Nuno Rocha’s 3×3
So much can be communicated without ever speaking a word. Nuno Rocha‘s 3×3, an award winning short film, introduces us to a janitor and security guard who both have a passion for basketball. As the story unfolds, it is hard … Continue reading
Using one hour each day to make an impact
What would happen if I took one hour a day, every day, to help someone? What impact might my actions make on the environment around me and for the lives of my neighbors? Lately, my thoughts have lingered on how … Continue reading
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Michael Franti and Spearhead: Say Hey Music Video
Because you need another catchy tune stuck in the soundtrack of your life. Have a good day everyone.
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Auto Tuning Humor
“What do you need me to update on the home page???” Auto Tuning from Casey Donahue on Vimeo.
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Sir Mix-A-Lot Photoshop!
I never even dreamed that photoshop and sir-mix-a-lot could be mixed in such a great way. Man, this is just too great.
