Postscript

Shirley Jackson's Haunting Voice Brings "The Lottery" To Life

Listen to this eerie recording of Shirley Jackson reading her short story “The Lottery.” Click here.

Irish Dancing Reimagined Beyond Recognition

Irish dancing like you’ve never seen it… 

How Four People Overcame Their Unchangeable Circumstances

Four stories about people who didn’t let what they didn’t choose and cannot change stand in their way…. 

Word of the Day: Fast

Fast-stepping in France… 

Boomers Struggling With Technology



One Singer Creates Spooky Harmony Monster Mash Cover

A fun cover of the 1962 hit “Monster Mash.” It took me a while to figure out that this quartet was one person with an amazing range.

How Much Do You Know About Hemingway?

I got a perfect score on this quiz from Quiz Daily. Of course, I’m a big Hemingway fan. And the questions were pretty obvious. How well will you do? Click here.

Sixty-Year-Old Breakdancer Redefines The Art Form

This 60-year-old takes breakdancing to a new level. 

Texas Execution Halted For Woman Convicted On Flawed Evidence

I’ve mentioned several times that I was supporting a stay of execution in Texas for Melissa Lucio, a woman who was scheduled to be executed on April 27. I’m happy to report that her stay was approved. “It…

When Helping Strangers Becomes A Political Statement

From JM… In today’s woke culture, doing a group of strangers a simple favor can become a political nightmare. 

Capturing Vintage Family Moments Through Everyday Photography

Meg Loeks, a photographer, shows you how to frame creative, vintage-styled “everyday” family moments with these she did of her five children. Click here.

Russell Brand's Charisma And Conversational Brilliance Examined

Russell Brand is a very interesting person. Highly intelligent. Super skillful in conversation – particularly when he is being criticized. And, when the opportunity is there, maniacally funny! ;

Sacha Baron Cohen's Fearless Comedy Transcends Modern Sensibilities

Sacha Baron Cohen is a brilliant and brave comedian. (As a comedian, you need to be brave to be brilliant.) I discovered him years ago when he was doing the Ali G show – a TV series that would not be aired…

The Extraordinary Minds That Never Forget

I started watching this last night, thinking I’d spend just a few minutes on it. But it held me for the entire hour. The subject: People who remember every second of their life. 

Mozart's Audacious Challenge To Salieri's Musical Authority

My favorite scene from one of my favorite movies – the young Mozart insulting the great Salieri by playing and then improving on Salieri’s composition… nbsp;

Deaf Singer Achieves Wu Wei Flow State

Listen to this deaf singer, who is in the wu wei zone… Watch it here.

Young Musician Electrifies Classical Guitar

Check out this young woman playing classic music on an electric guitar… 

Woman or Madness: Which Explains Her?

Is this woman stupid or just crazy? 

Taylor Swift's Romeo and Juliet Love Song

Taylor Swift sings a Romeo and Juliet love song… Watch it here.

Millennial Stereotypes Get Hilariously Skewered Again

What’s with those millennials? You may have seen this before. I have. But I enjoyed watching it a second time. 

Johann Hari On Addiction And Human Connection

Everything you thought you knew about addiction is wrong. That’s what Johann Hari says in this TED Talk. I don’t see his theory as the final word, but it does point out the flaws in conventional thinking on…

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Reimagined

Moonlight Sonata like you’ve never heard it… 

Bill Burr’s Top 10 Moments on Conan

Mazzy Star: A New Discovery



Standing Out When Everyone Sells The Same Thing

How to compete in a saturated market… (Does this video make me look a little nutty?) 

Russia's Ukraine Invasion: Maher And Shapiro Debate Motives

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Bill Maher and Ben Shapiro try to make sense of it…

How Well Do You Know US Citizenship Test Questions?

Here’s a test you might get if you were applying for US citizenship. I got three wrong. Does that mean I would fail? 

Gun Safety In The Home: A Reconsideration

I’ve never believed that having a gun in my house would be a good idea. Studies show that all sorts of bad events result from it, including killing or injuring family members. But this account made me wonder. 

Picasso at Work



Another vintage gem…

I’ve become a fan of Allison Young after randomly discovering her on YouTube a few weeks ago. Here, she sings Olivia Rodrigo’s “Happier” in the style of the The Ronettes and The Shangri-Las. (With Stephanie…

Street Pianist Discovers Unexpected Musical Moment

Bike Boy finds street piano… Watch it here.

From The Innocence Project

Stop the Execution of Melissa Lucio in Texas On April 27, Melissa Lucio is scheduled to be executed by the State of Texas for a crime that never occurred. Melissa’s 2-year-old daughter, Mariah, died tragically…

Why We Love Watching People Get Hilariously Hurt

They should have a name for the act of enjoying this sort of video compilation. Schadenfreude doesn’t quite work because it usually applies to people you know or know of that you don’t like for some reason…

Bill Maher On Florida's COVID Response

Bill Maher on Florida and COVID… 

Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" Gets Perfect Cover

The best-ever performance of “Stand by Me”…

JM's "Dancing on the Ceiling" Video Recommendation

Another great video from JM: “Dancing on the Ceiling”…

A Better Model For Cleaning Services

Speaking of maids… here’s a new and improved concept for a cleaning service.

Depression's Severity Levels Explained

Here’s a little clip about depression. I don’t think it’s entirely right. Most of the symptoms described here are related to Levels 5 and 6 (as opposed to Levels 2, 3, and 4), but the main points are accurate…

Tina Turner's Legendary Performance in Her Prime

Tina Turner in her prime…watch it here.

Bill Burr's Best Moments On Conan

Bill Burr’s Top 10 moments on Conan… 

Two Years of Pandemic Life in Five Minutes

A well done video that sums up the last two years of our pandemic in less than five minutes…

The French Approach To Sustainable Weight Loss

Losing weight the French way… 

Sacha Baron Cohen's Comic Brilliance On And Off Screen

Sacha Baron Cohen – He’s brilliant as a comic actor. He’s also very funny as a guest.  Oops! Thanks to JJ for pointing out this goof in Wednesday’s PS. “Hi Mark. I’m sure many others will write to you about…

Jethro Tull's Unlikely Mastery Of Rock Flute

Was Jethro Tull a Great Flutist? I was never a big fan of Jethro Tull until I saw him 10 years ago at a concert in Mumbai. (Of all places!) The auditorium was standing room only. The energy was palpable. He…

Otis Redding's Timeless Classic Gets Stunning New Performance

An amazing performance of “(Sittin’on) The Dock of the Bay”…

JM Demonstrates Impressive Knowledge And Creative Skill

Another great clip from JM. This is impressive on many levels – knowledge, skill, imagination, sense of humor… 

Buster Keaton Versus Charlie Chaplin: The Debate

Was Buster Keaton better than Charlie Chaplin? Watch it here.

Golf With The Right Attitude

Another gem from JM… Watch it here.

Tequila's Hidden Dangers Revealed In Viral Video

Every person, sooner or later in life, must discover what sort of booze works best for him/her. In my case, it’s tequila. There are risks involved, which are pointed out deftly in this short video… 

Pelosi's Remarkable Stock Trading Performance

Nancy Pelosi: Trader of the Year!