December 2011
3 posts
Stop-motion FTW →
Stop-motion animation is not only awesome when clay figures are manipulated in feature films. Something as simple as a box can become so much more. Check out Proteigon below. PROTEIGON…
Cartoon Chatter | Total Drama Island →
To give Cartoon Network series a bit more of a shout out, this Cartoon Chatter is all about Total Drama Island. The show is from the makers of 6teen, and it is a parody of
What I imagined eReaders would do →
When eReaders first popped onto the scene, I imagined that they would add depth and value to the written word. This small experimental video shows one possibility of how a book can be taken to the…
November 2011
5 posts
Thursday Traffic | 10 November →
It is Thursday and let me tell you what—traffic was moving today. The usual “parking lot” that we have to drive through to get to work was more like an expressway. When things move,…
Batter up! →
(Image via flickr/angeloangelo)
Birds aren't all that bad →
I am not a huge fan of birds, but this video has definitely helped me to appreciate one aspect of these feathered travelers—they can look really pretty when they fly. Murmuration from
NaNoWriMo 2011 →
After enjoying last year’s NaNoWriMo, I plan to start up again tomorrow for the international month of book-writing frenzy. I have a good idea as to what I plan to write this month, so…
Cartoon Chatter | The Grim Adventures of Billy &... →
Generally, I have talked about cartoons that I love during Cartoon Chatter, but it’s about time for me to pick up on some others that I am not particularly fond of. Just over…
September 2011
4 posts
My issue with Facebook →
My friends and family are quite aware that I am not often on Facebook. In fact, they often remark that I am “never” on Facebook. However, I was part of the first wave of users who discovered THE…
Dexter al a 60s →
Really clever use of water →
Out of Site →
August 2011
4 posts
“We created this site for those of you that have a song stuck in your head and...”
– Unhear it - get that damn song out of your head! (via wolfmank)
DIY | Crocheted School Spirit Throw →
I came across this pattern on Red Heart last month. It was a nice blanket, and I thought it suited my sister. On a whim, I decided to make it for her. Although they specify…
Nail Biting →
Yes, reader, I am one of those people. I don’t “bite” my nails so much as run them beneath my front teeth. However, even if I do not bite/chew/strain my nails, they still break. It’s an annoying…
The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra →
First of all, how did I miss this? I cannot believe that DiMartino is up for another spin with Nickelodeon. This is the most exciting news I have received since I found out that they have whole…
July 2011
3 posts
NewfoundEtiquette | Dealing with Creepers →
In the days of old, Miss Manners let you know how to handle the world around you. She could tell you everything from what to wear to proper ways to respond to questions. In fact, she…
Artist Spotlight | Tommy Ingberg →
There are so many amazing photographers these days. Even in the hands of a child, a camera can be a tool that captures such amazing things about life and emotions. However, every once…
Hugo →
When I first started this blog, I mentioned Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Now, Martin Scorsese will take on the film adaptation of the expertly illustrated book. A trailer is…
June 2011
1 post
May 2011
3 posts
Breakfast Interrupted →
BSS | Breakfast Interrupted from Bruton Stroube Studios on Vimeo.
The Adventures of Tintin come to the big screen →
April 2011
3 posts
BOM: Cupcake Challenge 7/175 →
I decided upon making carrot cupcakes for Easter because for some reason, carrots are popular. I have a limited taste understanding of carrot cakes/cupcakes, only having one of both…
Happy Spring →
For perhaps the first day since spring began, it is actually a nice “spring-ish” day. Have you completed your big spring cleaning, Reader? I’m still working on that (slowly), but it’s…
March 2011
8 posts
Cartoon Chatter | The Wild Thornberrys →
Although it was not as popular as Rugrats, Klasky Csupo’s The Wild Thornberrys was a great cartoon that ran for a good six years (and reran until a few years back). It…
On games and graphics →
Todd McLellan’s works are like real life Dismantlement games except there isn’t a bomb to worry about. Instead, your eyes can feast on a creative, motion-filled photograph of a…
The Periodic Table of Meat →
Notice that bacon is not only a noble meat, but also the “meat of life.” Enjoy this illustrative periodic table of meat.
(via A Girl and Her Fork)
Artist Spotlight | Dana Tanamachi →
In my opinion, typography is one of the most important parts of graphic design. You can have as many illustrations and photographs as you’d like, but nothing can quite be as effective…
BOM: Cupcake Challenge 6/175 →
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya, readers. I promise that is the only cliché phrase I will use this St. Patrick’s Day. To celebrate, not only did I don a bright, lime green wig to work, I also…
The patience of a five-year old →
As children, we knew these two words would come up sooner or later. “Be patient,” your guardian would say with obvious disgust. How could a child with no worries or responsibilities be…
February 2011
3 posts
New NewfoundRhapsody →
I’m pretty certain that the redesign to NewfoundRhapsody is quite apparent. I hope that this look feels more unified with my overall online presence. If you have been looking back to this site…
New Newfoundjoye →
I feel obligated to blog about my blog’s new look. I thought that the previous look was a bit stale, so I refreshed it! It’s part of my entire refreshing attitude that has sprung up this year. Look…
BOM: Cupcake Challenge 5/175 →
I wasn’t going to make cupcakes this weekend, but whenever Valentines rolls around, I can’t help making delectable treats. In honor of Valentines, I used one of the holiday cupcake…
January 2011
1 post
Better late than never →
The year 2011 has been around for ten days and I’ve just resumed blogging. There are many excuses I could offer to you (I’m crocheting a tablecloth, I have been working on the Sketchbook Project,…
December 2010
8 posts
Salesman Pete →
A slow(er) Friday here provided me with the opportunity to don headphones and watch a few shorts. One of them was just so funny that I had to share with you. Enter Salesman Pete. Some French guys created the entire thing. Give it a look see. If you have some extra time,
A few of my favorite things (part quatre) →
Making a comeback right at the end of 2010 are my favorite things. This is part four (in case you don’t read French) and I am so thrilled to be bringing up things I like. I started this last year…
Thursday Traffic | 9 December →
I know there have been many a missed Thursday for the past few weeks (since October!), but life has been busy, readers. I’ve been working tediously to prepare for Christmas. Although I…
Awwwww.... →
Don’t even pretend that you didn’t gush slightly at the sight of this picture. You became strangely jelly-like and felt happy, didn’t you? Maybe? Possibly? Well, if not, I hope you…
Cartoon Chatter | Monster High →
My adorable little sister is a huge fan of Monster High. I had heard of the show, but I never watched it on television. Since she raved about it over and over again, I…
Looking forward to JaNoWriMo... →
So, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) was a huge success for me and several of my writing buddies. I truly did make some headway into a fairly decent novel (in my opinion, of course), but…
Game Review | Disney's Epic Mickey →
Video game creators are feeling very epic this holiday season. Disney’s Epic Mickey is not “epic,” in my own opinion, but it is very un-Mickey. This game shows the harsh…
November 2010
9 posts
Film Review | Tangled →
Naturally, I have been waiting to see Tangled for some time—since nearly last year actually. Then, it was called Rapunzel, but that is neither here nor there. When it…
Because of Martha (BOM): Cupcake Challenge 2/175 →
For any unfamiliar readers, I am a fan of Martha Stewart. She (and her genius employees, of course) is very talented at coming up with excellent recipes and crafts. I happened upon her Cupcakes…
Film Review | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows... →
These past few weeks have been extremely busy and packed full of things to do, so I am only now getting my review for Harry Potter 7 up. I have never read any of the books…
Because of Martha (BOM): Cupcake Challenge 3/175 →
I was busy this past weekend. Busy enough to pop out two cupcake challenges. This third challenge is the Snickerdoodle Cupcake. Are you familiar with the snickerdoodle cookie? It is delicious and…