The Year in Review

Remember all of this? 
 Great Google video.  Check it out.

Need a Hug Today?

Similar to the Hallelujah Chorus "flash", it seems Free Hugs are another phenomenon popping up around the world.  Here is a You Tube from Sondrio, Italy.  Enjoy, and consider yourself hugged.

So, would you hug a random stranger?

Random Acts of Culture: 650 Singers Break Into Hallelujah

Macy's department store in Philadelphia was the scene of the latest and biggest Random Act of Culture.  On October 30, 650 singers broke into song, singing the Hallelujah chorus from Handel's  Messiah.  The singers were accompanied by the world's largest pipe organ which is housed at the venerable, old store.  Watch the video and look at the faces of the people.



A friend told me about this event.  I hadn't heard of this songfest nor Random Acts of Culture.  Evidently the point of Random Acts of Culture is to make cultural events participatory and inclusive rather than a spectator event.  You can view the website that explains the premise here.


I wish I had been present for the singing.  I love "Hallelujah" and viewing this gave me chills.  AND I have very fond memories of the store (used to be John Wanamaker Department Store) and the organ.  I grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs.  At Christmas we would take the train to "Philly" and go to the store to see the light show accompanied by the organ.  It was magical for young and old alike.  


Totally switching subjects, I have jury duty today in downtown Detroit.  It's my first time on jury duty.  Reading through the list of things NOT to be taken into court, I had to make sure I did not have a curling iron, darts, or  bullets in my purse.  No alcohol allowed either.  Darn, no 10 am Bloody Mary. 


Tomorrow is Flavor of the Week.  See you then. 

NZ Book Council - Going West

Take a look at this YouTube video.  The book literally comes alive with paper-cut animation.


So creative!  Have an inspired day.

Perhaps you saw this video during the Super Bowl.  It was an ad for Google.  I know it is too large for this post but you'll get the idea.  I received a video very similar to this for Mother's Day that was created just for me.  These YouTube videos are called Search Stories and you can create one too.  Wish I knew about this before Mother's Day and I would have shared it with all of you.  But now you'll know for Father's Day or a graduation.  Wouldn't it be a great way to tell friends you are engaged or having a baby!!!  Click HERE to go to YouTube-Create, Search Stories.  You can enter up to 7 "searches", add music and your text.  You will be able to view Search Stories that others have created and are willing to share.  Have fun!

Have a great week!  

Tomorrow is a special day for ME!  Stay tuned.

Make You Smile Monday

It's Monday and we all need something to make us smile.

Here are two photos to entice you to watch the short YouTube video below.

Enjoy!

This polar bear wants to play...

and hug!

Parisian Love

This is a sweet video.

Never underestimate the power of Google.

Precious Video

This is such and adorable video, I couldn't resist posting it. Makes me smile and I needed something fun and light mid week. Lots to do today. Have a good day.

Need a Chuckle?

Sometimes you just need to giggle. Watch this cute video and laugh along.

Have a fun day.

Just For Fun Monday

It's Monday already! Enjoy your day.