Category Archives: Videos

Books to Help You Mellow the Fuck Out

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Elise Thompson

This is a stressful time for everyone. We could all use a little help. I’m not generally a reader of self-help and spiritual books. Unfortunately, the genre is beset by platitudes and meaningless catchphrases. But there are some amazing books … Continue reading →

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Virtual Adventure: Cross the Terrifying Hanging Bridge of Nepal

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Elise Thompson

This bridge over the Kali Gandaki River in Ghasa, Nepal,  might as well be called “The Terrifying Hanging Bridge of Nepal,” because that is how it is referenced everywhere. It was built to move cattle and avoid having to herd … Continue reading →

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Virtual Adventure: Kayak with Manatees

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Manatee Springs State Park in Florida is located where the Manatee Springs flow into the Suwannee River. You can see manatees in the cooler months without even going into the water. You can also swim, dive, and rent kayaks, canoes, stand up … Continue reading →

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Virtual Adventure: Ride Mystic Manor at Disneyland Hong Kong

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Mystic Manor is a dark ride at Hong Kong Disneyland featuring music by Danny Elfman. Unlike the Haunted Mansion, it is not about hauntings, but about a magic music box that makes an old adventurer’s collection come to life. It … Continue reading →

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Virtual Adventure: The Tooth Fairy Maze at Knott’s Scary Farm

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Elise Thompson

If there is one thing that terrifies me like nothing else, it’s the sound of the dentist’s drill. Take a walk through Knott’s Scary Farm’s tooth-themed maze with Sharp Productions. It is far worse than you would have thought, although … Continue reading →

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Virtual Adventure: Ride the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Elise Thompson

We could use some adventure right about now, and some beautiful scenery doesn’t hurt either. The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster in Pigeon Forge Tennessee is the longest Alpine Coaster in the United States at more than a mile long. You … Continue reading →

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David Lynch Interrogates a Monkey and it is Everything you Could Hope it Would Be

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Elise Thompson

Netflix’s best new release is another slice of surreal heaven from David Lynch. The black and white short film, “What Did Jack Do?” clocks in at only 17 minutes, which is actually the perfect amount of time. David Lynch plays … Continue reading →

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Rod Stewart with Jeff Beck at The Hollywood Bowl

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Guest Post

Last night, two of the heaviest of heavyweights reunited at The Hollywood Bowl, where Jeff Beck performed a set with old bandmate and vocalist, Rod Stewart. Billed by the announcer as, “The first reunion of these legends in thirty-five years,” … Continue reading →

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Gitane Demone’s Version of Eno Song, ‘Here Come the Warm Jets’ with a Choir of 30 People Fills Cafe NELA

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Elise Thompson
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Sean DeLear Superstar: A Conversation with Seandy

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Today is the birthday of the late great Sean D. Lear, beloved to the music communities of Los Angeles, Vienna, and points beyond. This interview was originally recorded by Stuart Sweezy for his documentary, “Desolation Center.” But the interview was … Continue reading →

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