"I met a woman who's maiden name was Crane who married someone named Stork."

David Sadaris - so quirky, so quick! See why by watching this interview/book reading from Letterman. Right now, I'm reading Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denim. I'm already impressed.

snaps and vocal percussion

Got to play some Julia Nunes to kick off this spring break. Click here to watch the magic.

it started with Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin

Watch this spoken word performance by Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay.

You're sure to do one of three things:

1. Ask yourself, "What are the odds?

2. Call up your best friend to tell them how much you love them.

3. Watch the video again.

best Oscar acceptance speech of 2011

Luke Matheny - winner for Best Live Action Film. He's wonderfully human and I love it.

Click here to watch.

distinctly beautiful

On Saturday night, Stonehill College had the great honor of hosting an event featuring the poet, playwright, actor, activist, and teacher...

Carlos Andrés Gómez.

Not only did he share personal stories and perform incredible slam poetry, he also promoted a campaign based on a writing exercise he created for his students.

It's called the "Distinctly Beautiful" Exercise. Here are the directions:

TWO OPTIONS:

1) WRITE "I AM DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE..." 24 TIMES DOWN THE LEFT HAND COLUMN OF A LINED SHEET OF PAPER.
WRITE DOWN 24 DIFFERENT REASONS THAT YOU ARE "DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL." INTERPRET THIS HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE. ONCE COMPLETED, HANG YOUR "DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL" POEM ON YOUR MIRROR OR SOMEWHERE IN YOUR ROOM THAT YOU WILL SEE EACH DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP.

2) WRITE "I AM DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE..." AT THE TOP OF A PAGE.
WRITE FOR 10 MINUTES WITHOUT STOPPING (SET A TIMER) ABOUT ALL THE WAYS IN WHICH YOU ARE "DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL." INTERPRET THIS HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE. ONCE COMPLETED, HANG YOUR "DISTINCTLY BEAUTIFUL" POEM ON YOUR MIRROR OR SOMEWHERE IN YOUR ROOM THAT YOU WILL SEE EACH DAY WHEN YOU WAKE UP.

Fairly simple, right? There's more! Click here to purchase a Distinctly Beautiful bracelet! They're all made in Guatemala in order to enable small businesses and help them reach a sustainable result in their community.

Also, watch Carlos' moving performance of his poem, Distinctly Beautiful, by clicking here!

"I care if I do something special."

This little girl is wise beyond her years. Click here for empowerment.

Be the change. Be a feminist.

battery powered

Have no friends? No hobbies? Here's something you could do for funsies!

why Stonehill?

Welp, this was a big moment for me. I hope you enjoy seeing my happy freshmen face getting on the T in this promotional video for Stonehill College that my friend filmed last year. The music reminds me of the music that would be played in a driver's education video from the '80's. So rad.

Alexander Hamilton

He gets total props in this incredibly creative poem read at the White House. My roommate showed me this video, informing me that the poet, Lin-Manuel Miranda, also wrote the book for the musical sensation In The Heights. He's definitely you'd want to be friends with. As you're watching this, notice Michelle Obama snapping along!

the hottest new club is...

I died of laughter.

Twice.

Watch and enjoy the SNL sensation, "Stefon."

you're sure to crack to smile

Need a pick me up? Watch how a four-year-old can lift your spirits within seconds. The feeling lasts longer than a happy emoticon :)