KLEPTO! (We have one cat who carries a fuzzy pink scarf around the house, through the cat flap, up and down the stairs...it's hilarious.)

Especially with all the alarmist talk about Islam--bred largely by a lack of knowledge of the religion--I often wish for more opportunities to share the more positive aspects of the religion. Our media usually only reports on Islam if there has been something hideous happen, or if there is a conflict or a scandal or something sensational that can ( Read more... )

I love Keith Olbermann.

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Because we speak up.

This is Olive performing at the Asian Show. It is a piano piece she composed that is meant to be a duet with an Asian string instrument, but I think it's just as good just on the piano. She's amazing. Her drawing is extraordinary as well.

You can watch this video on www.livejournal.com

2010 Jones Asian Show - Piano Solo from Peter Li on Vimeo.

wiliqueen posted this link, calling it "Suzuki Shakespeare," which is SO perfect.

Seriously...listen to this precious moppet mimic SO beautifully. It's gorgeous.

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I've only tonight discovered any kind of joy for the holidays. Via englishlitrulz and Husband...

An a capella group actually got its success from a YouTube video of an old College performance of them singing a unique and delightful "Twelve Days of Christmas" (which I usually hate).

They also have a hilarious "Christmas Can-Can" in a live concert and a ( Read more... )

It's really something...the once-upon-a times ( Read more... )