TED: The happy secret to better work - Shawn Achor (2011)

High Roller USA - Adult Size Big Wheel Christmas AD

I want...

My New Favorite Drummer

Carlos Skinfill Introducing Hi-Shaker

Eddie the slam-dunking sea otter at the Oregon Zoo

Eddie the slam-dunking sea otter at the Oregon Zoo:
An Oregon Zoo sea otter has been trained to dunk a basketball as part of its treatment for elbow arthritis.(2/19/13)


FOX19.com-Cincinnati News, Weather

Kittens On The Beat

A Shocking Revelation...

There are some days when I find snarkiness and cynicism more life-affirming than love.

That my friend, is a personally revealed character flaw.

Things gettin' real up in this room...

What room is that?

The room for IMPROVEMENT!!

I don't know if I'll leave this up, but its a masterpiece of lameness that makes
me giggle-so just for a little while.

Valentine's Day Comic

BUNI Comic

"Dear Esther" Video Game

Video games are bad for some people, we get it. No dates, no talking, anti-social tendencies, no exercise, rickets, scurvy and all manner of physical, mental and social ills come from their abuse. I truly get this.


However, I stumbled on a different sort of game that I really want to check out, because its not a game in the normal aspects of shooting things or finding this key to put in this door, or talking to this person to get this thing to get to another level.

Its called Dear Esther and is set on a deserted island. Check out the trailer and reviews below.
What intrigued me is that the game world is a vehicle for poetry, prose, visual art, music and ambient sounds. You explore the islands and certain locations trigger the narration from your uncle who is writing a letter to you, Esther.

The Grown Up Test

If you are unable to giggle by making silly faces at another person-its too late.

You have become a grown up.

You might as well start moving your waistline to your armpit and asking why
Matlock is off the air.

Ozymandias Gets Pwned.

Another awesome literate comic from Dave Kellett at Sheldon

Ode to Tacos

(From Scenes from a Multiverse)

Petsami Presents: "Dog Eat Dog" starring Zachary Quinto

Good story. Its got a little bad language-PG-13, but anyone who adopted a pet
from rescue will like it.

Just Play: "Twinkle" PSA Campaign for NAMM 2013 and NAMM Foundation

Walt Whitman Quote

"Washes and razors for foofoos .... for me freckles and a bristling beard."

Leaves of Grass, "Song of Myself" Stanza section 14

Why Drummers Should Learn Jazz

Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Learning Jazz

A very excellent article on why drummers should learn jazz from different sources. The quote below really spoke to me.

"We play drums because we love it, but the world doesn’t need another drummer. What it does need are creative, problem-solving critical thinkers who can help transform society. I don’t want to get too philosophical here, but learning to play any music that requires a high degree of improvisation, spontaneity, and listening develops skills that are transferable into other areas of life. The following are just a few of the life skills heightened by learning to play jazz: working effectively as a member of a team; improvising and thinking creatively, spontaneously, and imaginatively; entrepreneurial thinking; a willingness to experiment and take calculated risks; adaptability; self-reliance; self-confidence; synthesis skills (combining different ideas and theories); self-awareness (knowing your role and respecting others); empowerment (enabling your own voice and contribution); resourcefulness and problem-solving (modifying, altering, and adjusting); a sense of being an originator (playing, designing, and building unique parts); and collaboration (working with others to produce something different or unique)." - Marc Dicciani

Paperman - Full Animated Short Film

Dave Brubeck on Fighting Communism with Jazz