Gypsies

Have you seen this show yet? It's a 5-part documentary about gypsy life in Ireland. I feel so sorry for these poor girls, but it seems they know no other way of life and are happy in it. Interesting stories!

Creepy

Ever thought of how creepy Facebook and other social media can be? My husband doesn't even use social media....at all. He thinks it's a little too probing, while I "embrace" it, I guess you could say. I think he'd really like this video about using Facebook in real life, though. I asked a friend of mine once, "Do you mean real life or Facebook life?" And I heard someone say recently, "It doesn't really happen until you see it on Facebook." What do you think? Comical or creepy?

Cuteness and Awesomeness

Okay, four awesome videos to share today.

First, the super cute one...this momma cat hugs her little kitten! How sweet.



Secondly, this totally awesome video to attract tourism to the city of Grand Rapids which was labeled "a dying city". Looks like a great place to me! Aaron and I are talking about taking a weekend trip! And really....I REALLY want to be in a video like this!!! Do you think our city could do something like this?? (Oh, and the guy in the car...he's the mayor)



And for the last two, a sweet proprosal



and a sweet birthday surprise.



Gosh, I love flash mobs. Have I told you that before? Someday I will join one.

The Lovely Sound of Karen Carpenter

Is there anything more exciting than finding a new song or singer that you just absolutely can't do without? Rumer is one such a musician. I heard her on NPR (I listen to them for art and music and food, not necessarily for politics), and I was immediately enchanted. She sounds spot on like Karen Carpenter, and as I'm thinking this while I'm listening, the host of the show brings that point up. Does she try to sound like Karen Carpenter? Well, while Rumer has a great deal of respect for Karen Carpenter, she doesn't make a point of sounding like her. She just wants the words and vocals to be as clear as possible. Can you believe this gal was a waitress turned singer...it's about time someone found her! Her music is so soft, so hypnotic. She says that she envisions heaven when she creates her music.



And she's the youngest of 7 children...I'm smitten. 

Here's a very short biography on Rumer & her music.

Oh, and she's supported by the likes of Elton John and Burt Bacharach. That's sayin' something.


Finally....some good music in this decade!

Cutest. Proposal. Ever.

Wow! This guy is really creative. They'll never forget that moment, that's for sure!