“The Manic Pixie Dream Girl” was coined by film critic Nathan Rabin to describe a common cinematic character used to help the gloomy/heartbroken/up-tight male lead to arrive at his catharsis. Done with her job, she usually glides (dreamily) off into the sunset with (or without) the hero. Love her or hate her she’s here to …
Oil on steel at 1,000 frames per second from FlukeCorp.
I know that ultimately this is an ad for a clothing store, but as Lucy talks about her house renovation and her artwork, I really felt inspired to try to actively draw more beauty into my environment. P.S. How cute is her messy hair?
10 more days! You are of course all done shopping and cleaning, everything is organized so you don’t have to lift a finger on Christmas day? Hahahaha! Yeah, me either. Here’s a few fun Christmas countdown apps, Here and Here. Norad Santa tracker has a countdown clock too. I loved the Santa tracker, some how …
Have you thought about making a video greeting in lieu of a sending a card? Here’s an excellent example by The Foster Family. Very inspiring and then I remember I’ve already ordered my cards. Oh well, next year. Definitely!
In which John Green reads chapter 1 of his new novel, “The Fault In Our Stars”. Available in January: Indiebound , Amazon and B&N That was a nice treat! Very excited to read this when it comes out! Until then DFTBA!
The late astrophysicist, author, and a personal hero, Carl Sagan would have been 76 today. Lots of info here and here and here And, here is Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” essay read by another famous astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox.
It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown was the first animated prime time special. It’s 44 years old this year. Gavin and I watch it together, repeating all our favorite lines, as is the only way to watch a cult favorite! My favorite lines are when Sally gives Linus what for when she realizes she’s wasted …
Kids, this is your brain… this is your brain on brains. Any questions?
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Read by James Earl Jones
Kathleen Rear 