Fun Kid Song

Fun Kid Song

May 03

Kids songs are cool I’m a sucker for a good kids song. Of course, I’ve written and produced my own album for kids (did you see the link called “Children’s CD” at the top of this blog?). I’m always encouraged and pleased to see songs that are obviously fun for kids. I appreciate when the artist knows how to connect with the little ones’ abilities to...

My Name to the Moon?

My Name to the Moon?

May 02

Cool Video Stephanie Stockman recently created this video about the project to include a database of names on the next moon trip. These will be included on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). Here’s the video: My name is in the registry I posted my name to the registry, so I’m going to the moon. How about you? NASA invites people of all ages to join the lunar exploration journey...

Interesting Campaign by USFA

Interesting Campaign by USFA

May 02

I can appreciate this campaign by the United States Fire Administration. I think it can become easy for people to forget that the public service workers in their community are also "real" people with families and lives outside of their duties. They have issued this campaign with a similar video talking about "my mom". There are also Spanish language versions available. ...

Saw Bodies Exhibit

Saw Bodies Exhibit

May 01

Mobile post sent by Rich Palmer using Utterz.  Replies.  mp3 UPDATE My phone will apparently not forward photos anymore, so I’ve updated this post with the promotional video of the Bodies exhibit. Bodies – An Exhibit at Cincinnati...

Earthquake Quiz

Earthquake Quiz

Apr 25

Even “experts” have to learn more As much as I’ve learned about safety through the years — and as much as I think I might know — I always find that there are new things to learn and new techniques to follow. I often tell students in my classes that after 20 years I’m still far from being an “expert.” Every time I think I know about all I could...

Podcasting in Plain English: Common Craft

Podcasting in Plain English: Common Craft

Apr 22

A simple way to say it Lee and Sachi LeFever have created another excellent Common Craft video to explain the basics of podcasting. I always appreciate their simple approach to explaining the subjects they choose. This is a video I can easily share with prospective new show listeners/viewers. Podcasting in Plain English – the video Transcripts are available Are you teaching a class,...