Category Archives: video
Awesome A Cappella
One of the best shows on NPR is To the Best of Our Knowledge, which often inspires me to read a new book or look up some new music. The other day I listened to Ben Folds talk about a … Continue reading
Roses, the Titanic, and Hercules
I was dreaming in Lebanon, Missouri when thunder and rain awoke me, confirming that my plan to hike at Lake of the Ozarks was ill-timed. The updated forecast had told me I was in trouble, so I had already booked … Continue reading
The Light Fantastic
I always loved this clip from PBS of Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman talking about light. If you ever want a fun read about an incredibly clever and mischievous fellow, pick up Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman.
A Turn of Phrase, A Snatch of Song
Do you have songs in which you wait, eagerly, for that magic moment when a certain turn of phrase or instrumental bit seizes hold of you? Those are the things which sometimes earn a song an extra star in my … Continue reading
Remix and Mashup
Years ago I subscribed on YouTube to anything put out by New York filmmaker Kirby Ferguson. He has posted videos ranging from the Iron Man dance, to how movies overuse Trajan, to punchline piracy. Now Kirby has embarked on what will become … Continue reading
Meador Manor 