Veteran's Day

This dog is really, really excited that daddy is home from Afghanistan.



A French teacher in my department said today that not one of the students in her class knew why we celebrate Veteran's Day on November 11. Sadly, I don't think even prompting with "Armistice Day" would help those kids. I was momentarily tempted to create a photoessay on the subject, but none of the intended audience are going to read this blog, so I'll settle for saying Happy Veterans Day and thank you to the veterans in my life.

Another cat vid from Simon

If you've ever had an indoor cat, you've had 90% of this happen, I'm sure. Though you may not have slept through it.

Wheee!

Need a pick-me-up? Here's a little two and a half-minute film by Nicolas Deveaux. It's a simple concept, wonderful animation, and contains much glee.

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John Williams is da man

This is the coolest thing I've seen all week. The lyrics will mean the most to you if you're a real Star Wars geek, and the music will thrill you most if you're a movie soundtrack geek, but regardless, check it out! It's a tribute to Star Wars and composer John Williams by one dude in four-part a capella harmony. I was able to pick out melodies from seven different John Williams scores - how about you?

Possibly the best use of the internet ever (since Matt dancing)

Feeling sad or stressed? Try watching these puppies for awhile.

Just try not to reach out to your screen and tickle their bellies. Oh! They've just left the box. Don't worry, they'll return soon for another nap.

Cat Man Do

With the fortunate exception of the last few seconds, this video shows what it was like to live with Truman for his first five years. If you've had a cat, you may recognize it.



And while I'm at it, this is quite a remarkable montage lampooning AFI's "100 Years, 100 ____" lists:

100 Movies, 100 Quotes, 100 Numbers

It's nine minutes long but it really held my attention.