Category Archives: video

“A Little Bit Behind” – funny short film

I’m hanging out in the rectory today on my day off, planning on listening to some music and podcasts and doing some origami!  But first, I watched this fun little short film I saw on Short of the Week: I … Continue reading

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Why the Fleet Foxes are my favorite band (and how they speak for me)

The Fleet Foxes are my favorite band right now.  Most people have never heard of them; some people who I have introduced to their music, find the lyrics too cryptic or depressing.  True, some of their lyrics are obscure, but … Continue reading

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Live Stations of the Cross in New York

Friends of mine were involved in the organization and video production.  Good job!

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Origami: Not just flapping birds anymore!

I just found out about this TED talk video. Robert Lang, the speaker, is not just an origami genius: he’s also a really nice person, very approachable and unassuming despite his near-rock-star status in the origami world. At the past … Continue reading

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One of Fleet Foxes’ more upbeat songs

Currently my favorite band in this genre. I have yet to talk with anyone else who knows who they are before I mention them…

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OK, this year’s contribution by the Maccabeats isn’t bad either.

But still not as fun as Candlelight.

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Still the best Hanukkah song/video I know.

OK, I’ve only ever heard three or four Hanukkah songs, but still, this is great, two years after it went viral. Happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends!

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Bohemian Rhapsody acoustic guitar instrumental – really good! – and Ducks in the Wind

Here’s another funny one by him!  

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Spiderman’s Less Impressive Super-Power

Admit it, you have to have thought of this when you saw the movie… Where did he learn how to sew?

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Keeping your cool

If you’re not into bluegrass, skip right to 1:20 in this video to see the main singer keep his cool in unusual circumstances… Thanks to Fr. Z for posting this.

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