memes What would Noam Chomsky think about the linguistic development of Baby Yoda? Thom Dunn

obituary R.I.P. Koko, the amazing gorilla who used sign language to communicate with humans Rusty Blazenhoff

Delightful Creatures Officials honor hero cat who saved an old man trapped in a canal Andrea James

music Meeting Little Richard at his old Hyatt haunt David Katznelson

coronavirus Plan to buy ventilators suspended because the Trump administration thinks it's a waste of money Rob Beschizza

dogs Dog has learned to "speak" with a soundboard: "Outside. Come now." Rusty Blazenhoff

happy mutants Stargazing: Jen Wang's semi-autobiographical graphic novel for young readers is a complex tale of identity, talent, and loyalty Cory Doctorow

cats Watch this sweet cat enjoy a gentle face rub Xeni Jardin

Funny The Trump Boat is a great parody of The Love Boat opener Mark Frauenfelder

music Impressive musical demonstration of a kashaka Andrea James

Delightful Creatures RIP Koko (1971-2018) Mark Frauenfelder

happy mutants Jen Wang's "The Prince and the Dressmaker": a genderqueer graphic novel that will move and dazzle you Cory Doctorow

NASA Voyagers: David Pescovitz, Tim Daly and Lawrence Azerrad nominated for Grammy award Rob Beschizza

weather Watch a tornado flatten a Starbucks in seconds David Pescovitz

Delightful Creatures Koko the gorilla plays bass with Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Mark Frauenfelder

picks While eating man's face, Florida 'cannibal killer' wore Trump 'Make America Great Again' hat Xeni Jardin

Comics Comic Arts LA: a wonderful indie comics show, Dec 5/6 Cory Doctorow

psychology How to turn your fears and anxieties into positivity and productivity with cognitive reframing David McRaney

books Animations of trippy vintage paperback book covers David Pescovitz

Kids Jen Wang author visit at LA Public Library, Oct 7 Cory Doctorow