The Science of Happiness

VideoWednesday, 25 September 2013Wednesday, 25 September 2013 Starr1 Comment

SoulPancake tells us how gratitude is the true key to happiness.

“The Fox” – Ylvis

VideoThursday, 5 September 2013Wednesday, 12 March 2014 StarrLeave a comment

Gawker has proclaimed this to be the song of the summer. I’d be hard-pressed to find someone who can argue against that. SERIOUSLY YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG RIGHT NOW DROP EVERYTHING. Warning: This song is dangerously good. My reaction is frightening my coworkers. Update: I watched this song gain a million views […]

In the Mood… to Clean?

VideoWednesday, 21 August 2013Wednesday, 21 August 2013 Starr2 Comments

In the midst of unpacking from moving out of my apartment and unpacking from my vacation and just generally cleaning so that our house is ready for a houseguest… … I’m just sitting here watching cleaning videos. (Am I a huge nerd for being subscribed to a cleaning channel on Youtube? Yes.) (But it’s a […]

“So This Is Love” from Cinderella (1950)

VideoFriday, 16 August 2013Wednesday, 12 March 2014 StarrLeave a comment

This song never gets old for me. It first got stuck in my head during Hurricane Irene, as I was walking back from meeting the first students I taught while at university. Rest in peace Ilene Woods. You brought a magical sensuality to Disney that we hadn’t heard prior. Thank you.

Slacker Shake

VideoSunday, 21 July 2013Monday, 22 July 2013 StarrLeave a comment

It seems deceptively simple, but if you chuck ice cream sandwiches and milk into a blender, you get a VERY delicious milkshake. (Starr tested and approved!) ALSO I cannot recommend TasteMade‘s series “Thirsty for…” enough. It’s beautifully produced, set to great music, and usually quite accurate. Maybe the recipes aren’t as easy to make at […]