Earlier today, Disney announced they are offering a free bedtime message, via a toll-free number, to help children to go to sleep. But I called it, and it's clear to… Read the rest of the article: Disney's tone-deaf Bedtime Hotline was clearly recorded pre-quarantine
Super kawaii pink-and-green Sakura Matcha Oreos exist for a limited time. As do not-quite-as-kawaii Oolong Peach ones. The catch? They're only available in Hong Kong. Boo! They sure are cute… Read the rest of the article: Oreo introduces kawaii cookies for spring
Erik Satie: Gymnopédies – Cats & Friends ChoirWatch this video on YouTube French classical musician Florent Ghys brings us what might very well be the silliest cover of Erik Satie's… Read the rest of the article: Erik Satie's "Gymnopédies," as performed by a choir of animals
Zero reason to be "bored" out there, people. Take inspiration from the Heller family who made –in their "spare time" — a shot-by-shot recreation of Journey's "Separate Ways" music video!… Read the rest of the article: Quarantined family re-creates 1981 Journey video shot by shot
Explaining the Pandemic to my Past SelfWatch this video on YouTube Imagine trying to explain to your-January-self how different the world would be in a few short months. That's what… Read the rest of the article: Humorous video: Now-self explains the pandemic to past-self
Attractions Magazine shared this clip of the voice actor behind Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the late Dallas McKennon, talking about recording the gig. Humorously, he looks just as you… Read the rest of the article: The voice actor behind Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad looked the part
As if the Disney Dole Whip and Churro recipes weren't enough to plump us up in quarantine, now Hilton has offered up their recipe for DoubleTree Inn's famous chocolate chip… Read the rest of the article: Make-your-own DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies with the official, newly-revealed recipe
For the first time in its 40-year history, Restaurant Depot has opened their doors to the public.
The Neon Museum in Las Vegas turned the cameras on their Neon (sign) Boneyard for a live tour focusing on Tim Burton’s Lost Vegas exhibit. I wasn't able to get… Read the rest of the article: Neon Museum in Las Vegas gives live tour of Tim Burton 'Lost Vegas' exhibit
All the Disney Parks are closed* but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy two of their most famous flavors: the Dole Whip and churros. Last Sunday, the Disney Parks Blog… Read the rest of the article: Disney shares recipes for DIY Dole Whip and Churros
The Simpsons Social Distancing IntroWatch this video on YouTube This is a wonderful thing. Author and Librarian Joel A. Sutherland posted this video, with the following message, on Twitter: Social… Read the rest of the article: Family recreates Simpsons' intro after finding costumes during quaran-cleaning
EraseCOVID is what happens when creative folks work together for the greater good. A fantastic gang of artists and designers (including Ruben Bolling) have joined forces to create some really… Read the rest of the article: With EraseCOVID, artists and designers have created cool Public Safety Art
It brings me, and my future sheltered-in-place mail art projects, a lot of joy that Ruth Asawa postage stamps have been announced.
In a live broadcast Sunday, Queen Elizabeth II spoke about the coronavirus situation. It was a serious and reassuring speech. But, she wore a green dress, a green-screen-green dress. The… Read the rest of the article: The internet is having a field day with the Queen's "green screen" dress
Hamilton Cast Zoom Surprise: Some Good News with John Krasinski (Ep. 2)Watch this video on YouTube ICYMI, Actor John Krasinski has a new web show made up entirely of positive… Read the rest of the article: 9-year-old girl given big "Hamilton" surprise in Zoom, thanks to John Krasinski and friends
On Tuesday (or was it Wednesday? Yes, it was Wednesday), I noticed something on my front door steps. It was something small and freaky looking. It soon registered that it was… Read the rest of the article: A featherless nestling fell out of its nest and onto our doorstep, here's what we did
Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary Theme Song (with Lyrics)Watch this video on YouTube Happy mutants Andy Cowitt and Michael Wertz have collaborated on a song that tells the story of… Read the rest of the article: A fun ditty to celebrate Golden Gate Park's 150th birthday
Hello (from the Inside) An Adele Parody by Chris MannWatch this video on YouTube My pal Tracy shared this Adele parody song by YouTuber Chris Mann on Tuesday, with the… Read the rest of the article: "Hello (from the Inside)," a funny Adele parody about the struggles of being socially isolated
Danny DeVito is having a moment. Break out the gel pens and ride the wave with this "Mermanny DeVito" coloring sheet by Oakland Illustrator Shannon Taylor. It's available to download… Read the rest of the article: Download this free Danny DeVito as a merman coloring sheet
Boredom sparked creativity for Florida-based Tech Strategist and new mom Lucy Smalls. While at home sheltered in place, inspiration struck and now she is feeding squirrels from little hanging picnic… Read the rest of the article: Tiny picnic tables for feeding squirrels in style
