The "Big Apple" circle dance is one of those lindy hop traditions that I never got on the bandwagon about, despite seeing it performed countless times in my 13 years of lindy hopping. Last night, I finally got the wherewithal to learn the full choreography and performed it with twenty or so others at…
Adorable Ostrich Chicks Are Adorable
At the California Academy of Sciences. Where cute animals and solid science education come together.
Why is the Cal Academy Putting Baby Ostriches in an Earthquake Exhibit?
Hint: It's not just because they are super cute! ABC news has a sweet story about one of the California Academy of Science's newest additions to the public floor: baby ostriches. The cute little guys are there to help illustrate a story about the earth's evolution, and how tectonic movement has contributed to biodiversity over…
My First Maker Faire: Geeking Out at the Mecca of Makers and Hackers
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of experiencing my first Maker Faire , an annual gathering of 10,000+ DIY enthusiasts, hackers, crafters, artists, cosplayers, and citizen scientists at a huge fairground pavilion in San Mateo. Described as a "festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement," Maker Faire is a…
RIP Chuck Brown (1936-2012)
Chuck Brown, the King of Go-Go, has died at the age of 75. I was lucky enough to catch him performing a rare concert in NYC in 2008. Here's a short clip. More about Chuck Brown, and many more clips on BoingBoing.
“Somebody That I Used to Know” : Sick Choreography by Anthony Lee (video)
Here's some amazing, subtle dancing to Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know." Choreographer: Anthony Lee. Dancers: Charles Nguyen, Josh EspinoSa, Lawrence Devera and Lawrence Kao. I watch this again and again and keep finding little moments that just kill me. (via Mamazilla.)
Taste Test: Tteokbokki Snack from Seoul 7-Eleven
Tteokbokki is one of the most popular street snacks in Seoul, often being vended by older women in street carts everywhere you go, particularly late at night. Tteokbokki is essentially little cylindrical rice cakes that are cooked in a spicy red sauce, and served on plates with toothpicks for about $2-3. I don't really care…
Dancing and Eating My Way Through Seoul
I just got home from a fantastic quick trip to Seoul, Korea. Seoul has long been on my "bucket list" of places to visit in the world, but I admit I didn't have many preconceptions going into the trip. Here are the neatest things I experienced in the Korean capital. (Sorry, I have been busy traveling,…
The Magical Cheonggyecheon Riverwalk in Seoul
Walking back home after a lovely dinner with Juan of Global Kids and our new friend in Korea, Gabe, we stumbled upon this magical walk along the Cheonggyecheon creek in Seoul. Surrounded by the hustle and traffic of downtown Seoul, the stream is a peaceful respite from the urban hustle. By day Cheonggyecheon is very…
Seoul, I am in you!
From my hotel room window, in the Myeong-dong neighborhood, Seoul, Korea. In other news, I have no idea how to operate a Korean toilet.