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”
For Fun
“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
Friday Flotsam: Mostly Grumpiness, Some History
1. A rather discouraging week; I had a few very productive days, but also a number of flops and didn't get as much done as I'd intended. 2. On Wednesday I spent about an hour working on a post, only to have WordPress's autosave function freeze and lose the whole thing just as I was … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Mostly Grumpiness, Some History
Thought of the Day: CSA
Here's how I imagine it going down. Priest: "Would you like to make a donation to the CSA?"Me: "Yes sir! Dixieland forever!"Priest: "Wha...no, this is the Catholic Services Appeal."Me: "Oh, right. Gotcha." (winks)
The Horrors of Imperialism
A pattern for lovers of freedom in every day and age. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc7HmhrgTuQ
Ecumenism Illustrated
Thought of the Day
I like to imagine the aftermath of the Magic School Bus students is that they all ended up as drop-outs due to being bored out of the skulls by every subsequent class. It was probably all for the best.
Serpent's Den 