Category Archives: Simply Random

Unexpected Mash-Ups

You might have seen that episode of Glee that was rife with gleeful mashups, but I have discovered online mashups of a whole new ilk. . . and I enjoy them so much that I am sharing. #1: President Denzel Washington #2: Bob (Marley) the Builder #3: Jim Carey Grant #4: Napoleon Bonamite #5: TomContinue reading “Unexpected Mash-Ups”

A Good Rain

Many soggy New England-ers might hate me for admitting to this, given our recent endowment of raindrops, but I love rain. I find it soothing in a way that I may not ever be able to explain in a way that makes sense. Rain is bittersweet, cleansing, peaceful. It is the promise of renewal andContinue reading “A Good Rain”

Yes, I’d like a little cheese with this . . .

Dear Immune System, We’ve had this conversation before, so I don’t really understand the issue. Do you have to leave town exactly when stress is visiting? Just because you had one negative encounter does NOT mean you are allowed to jump ship as soon as the workload increases. You’re supposed to be better than this. Also,Continue reading “Yes, I’d like a little cheese with this . . .”

Moments

My life is a kaleidoscope of shifting and fragmented shapes and colors. . . very interesting and transitory and wildly confusing, but all part of the pattern, I guess. Now, I usually avoid posting without clear purpose. Yes, a diatribe makes its way in here or there, but they are typically rather pointed (which is kind ofContinue reading “Moments”

Sowa’s the big deal?

Sowa? No longer just a slurred belligerent comeback; after the day I spent at the Sowa Market in Southie, this word took on new life. What is The Sowa Market, might you ask??? Well. WELL. Start by picturing your favorite book, ok? Once you have everything you love about that book in mind, mentally add the mostContinue reading “Sowa’s the big deal?”

Historical Remakes: Not An Oxymoron

As a teacher, and thus, a certifiable (or, actually, licensed) nerd, I do a lot of educational video-searches on youtube.  After about 5 years of evaluating the available clips, I have decided that I need to convert to teaching history, based on the two following videos. Enjoy!

Vlogbrothers: Saying it Best.

You haven’t heard of the Vlogbrothers?! Ever since watching the French Revolution Series (Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3), I have been unabashedly in love. I stumbled across this youtubular sensational mashup of family, humor, nerd-dom, and information, and then realized that John Green was actually the same John Green who wrote Looking ForContinue reading “Vlogbrothers: Saying it Best.”