And we think that our time is the only one with crazy ideas. Take a look at this wild article from Popular Mechanics, readers! Hey, Flying Tanks Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Unfortunately, they all failed spectacularly. BY KYLE MIZOKAMI FEB 26, 2021 Several countries have tried to make flying tanks, which can self-deploy … Continue reading Look, Up in the Sky!
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Thoughts from Professor Geek
The good Professor has some interesting videos up on his channel, readers. The three linked below are just a sampling of his “Heroic Inspiration” series. Excerpts from a book he is presently reworking, they are encouraging short videos that will edify as well as entertain. Don’t take my word for it, though – listen to … Continue reading Thoughts from Professor Geek
Bad Batch Tunes!
I did mention that I have been inundated with Star Wars: The Bad Batch news and clips, did I not? The videos below are the result of a friend’s enthusiasm for the characters in the series. Although said companion is now largely disillusioned with the show’s storytelling, that does not mean the characters hold no … Continue reading Bad Batch Tunes!
Humor from Trevor Noah
Whether or not you think Trevor Noah is an excellent comedian, readers, the fact is that he can be funny. If you doubt me or have yet to hear his jokes, then take the time to view the videos included below. At the very least, they will entertain you for the entirety of their run! … Continue reading Humor from Trevor Noah
Writing for Fun
Sometimes, writing is not fun. Life has gotten in the way, stress is eating at the author, or burn out has finally struck at the end of a long spell of creativity. Or, just as bad, a roadblock has suddenly appeared to stem the flow of the writer’s imagination; turning a project he loved into … Continue reading Writing for Fun
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time….
Hopefully, though, no one will try this again anytime soon! Click the link to learn why, readers: 50 Years Ago Today, Oregon Blew Up a Dead Whale. With Dynamite. On Live TV. The blubber chunks were ... everywhere. BY CAROLINE DELBERT NOV 12, 2020 Fifty years ago, an Oregon news report captured the incredible demolition of a whale … Continue reading It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time….
Wishing You a Meme-Filled Christmas!
In honor of the holiday, here are some fun memes for you to peruse and use at your leisure, readers. A couple were made by yours truly, while the rest were just too much fun to pass up! Enjoy the memes, and Merry Christmas!
Fun with Star Wars
The Internet allows for some truly creative people to have fun cutting and rearranging various films and episodes. The examples below are just two of the most recent videos to catch this author’s eye. And before you ask, no, I am not trying to find AMVs that take liberties with the Star Wars* franchise. They … Continue reading Fun with Star Wars
Puttin’ on the Ritz – In Russia!
The video below was filmed in 2012, readers, making it eight years old as of 2020. In the video a “flash mob” comes together to sing and dance to “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Originally written by Irvin Berlin for the film of the same name, the song has been performed by various artists, including Taco. … Continue reading Puttin’ on the Ritz – In Russia!
“Joy to the Fishes in the Deep Blue Sea….”
Pearls Before Swine is not the best comic strip, nor is it this author’s favorite. But it does tend to be funny more often than not, and sometimes it can even be profound. Witness the three panel comic below: I will admit that I smiled when I first read this strip. No matter how you … Continue reading “Joy to the Fishes in the Deep Blue Sea….”
