1. Today is my 35th birthday. If our allotment of years is three-score and ten, I'm halfway done. 2. I'm obliged to face up to the fact that I am not happy with the man I've become or with what I have to show for my years. If you'd asked me ten or five or … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Thoughts On Turning 35
Music
In Flanders Fields
For Armistice Day / Veterans Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQmMqZlLFVc
Batman Halloween
I'm way late on this, but it is still Halloween. I made this years and years ago, but I'm still pretty pleased with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QS0XfAQKM
Disney Columbus: “How Far I’ll Go”
Something I've had an idea for for a while: a version of How Far I'll Go from Moana, but sung by Christopher Columbus: I’ve been staringAt the edge of the waterLong as I can rememberNever really knowing why. I seeThe whole world begin to totterBut I come back to the waterNo matter what else I … Continue reading Disney Columbus: “How Far I’ll Go”
Columbus Day Post
Once again, behold the Admiral's response to his critics And some suitable music (I haven't heard anything good about the film itself, but the music is great): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26dlYEzOtog&t=929s
“When You’re Overqualified for the Job”
I started laughing about halfway through this and couldn't stop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UYgORr5Qhg "Can anyone here play the drums? I mean, someone good!" Apparently (such is the grapevine of the internet), the gentleman inside the costume is named Nyango Star, and, as a matter of fact, doing...what he does here is precisely his specialty. I love niche … Continue reading “When You’re Overqualified for the Job”
Musical Interlude: ‘To Anacreon in Heaven’
Here's a jolly old song that was quite popular in its day. You may or may not recognize the title, and probably don't know the lyrics, but I'm almost sure you'll recognize the tune: it was adopted for another little song, which has enjoyed a broader popularity. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PUFUCTXwfc
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – Alternate Ending
The Devil went down to GeorgiaHe was lookin' for a soul to stealHe was in a bind 'cause he was way behindAnd he was willin' to make a dealWhen he came across this young manSawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hotAnd the Devil jumped upon a hickory stumpAnd said, "Boy, let me tell you … Continue reading “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – Alternate Ending
September 12, 1683: The Lifting of the Second Siege of Vienna
We remember In September... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxlRJsQ7p2k "Don't worry, everyone; I'm here to save the world. Again."-State motto of Poland
Kaiju Appreciations: Zilla (Update)
Another Kaiju Appreciation update, this one for Zilla, the unfortunate kaiju from the Roland Emmerich / Dean Devlin film from 1998. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfRVnLY1OoA&t=34s (Gotta give a CONTENT WARNING on this one: the song has a pretty heavy and crude F-Bomb near the middle) G-98 may be the textbook example of how not to make an … Continue reading Kaiju Appreciations: Zilla (Update)
Serpent's Den 