Category Archives: Entertainment
A Celebration of the Motion Picture – Today in History: October 6th
Today there are two notable events related to movies which we can pause to consider. First, it was on this day in 1889 that Thomas Edison showed his first motion picture. This can be seen in the video below. It is not much to look at however. Also, on this day in 1927, “The Jazz [...]
Fun Video – I Got a Feeling
172 communication students at the University of Quebec at Montreal recorded this video in one take on September 10th. Technorati Tags: video,I got a Feeling
Middlesex – A Must Read Book
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is one of the best books I have read in some time, and I would place it in my top ten list of favorite reads. Telling the story of Calliope Stephanides and her transition from a beautiful baby girl to the adult male Cal, [...]
There’s An App for That
As Patrick Appel of The Daily Dish asks, “Is there nothing the iPhone can’t do?” Funny video, if you ask me. from Mental Health Break Andrew Sullivan Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMT Technorati Tags: iphone,commercial,parody video
Today In History – August 7th
Image via Wikipedia 1560 – The Scots Confession was ratified by the Scottish Parliament, marking the triumph of the Reformation in Scotland under the leadership of John Knox. To read the Confession in its entirety, please click here. One of its 21 “chapters” is printed below. Chapter 1 – God We confess and acknowledge one [...]
Today in History – August 2nd
Image via Wikipedia 1776 – In a letter on this date, Anglican priest and founder of Methodism John Wesley wrote: “Use all the ability which God gives, and He will give you more.” 1924 – The American essayist, novelist and playwright James Baldwin was born today. He died in 1987. Below is the first part [...]
Today In History – July 30th
1718 – William Penn, 74, English Quaker and the founder of American colony of Pennsylvania, died. Penn permitted in his colony all forms of public worship compatible with monotheism and religious liberty. ———- 1956 – “In God We Trust” became the official U.S. motto after Prseident Eisenhower signed a bill passed by Congress. ———- One [...]
The One Movie Meme – Updated
A new meme for your perusal and use, if you so desire. 1. One movie that made you laugh Raising Arizona 2. One movie that made you cry Field of Dreams 3. One movie you loved when you were a child Star Wars (The original . . . forget that IV and A New Hope [...]
Video Break – Rain
Thanks to my friend Leeanne on Facebook for this link. Technorati Tags: video,rain
The Graveyard Book – A Brief Review
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a completely delightful book from Gaiman. What at first may seem a slight tale, becomes, over the course of reading it, a wonderful tale of a baby who is raised by the ghosts of a graveyard after his parents and siblings [...]
