RANDOM WEDNESDAY: Mike Myers Rewatches Austin Powers, Shrek and Wayne's World

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Enjoying the View While It Lasts

The other evening, my wife and I were out in our backyard, soaking in the Texas sunset. We couldn’t help but appreciate just how perfectly located our condo is—everything we need is just a short drive away. But let’s be honest, the real selling point? That sunset. From the moment she bought this place, it was love at first golden glow.

Funny enough, I had a condo in the same neighborhood first, but a few months later, she found this one—with the view. When we got married last year, I sold mine and moved into hers. And honestly? She made the right call. It’s a great spot, close to groceries, doctors, and all the essentials. But the best part? That warm, welcoming sunset at the end of the day, especially in the summer.

Of course, we both know change is coming. Eventually, a new neighborhood will rise, blocking our perfect view. But for now, we’re making the most of every breathtaking sunset while we can. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s to savor the little things—before someone builds a house in front of them!

Jeremy Nguyen, The New Yorker, February 3rd, 2025

The Obsession with Capybaras

I recently came across an article by Gary Shteyngart in The New Yorker that examines the global fascination with capybaras, the world’s largest rodent. Native to South America, capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs and chinchillas. They thrive in savannas and dense forests, always near bodies of water. As highly social animals, they typically live in groups of 10 to 20.

Shteyngart’s article follows his journey across the world, exploring the various ways humans interact with capybaras. He captures the growing obsession with these gentle creatures while also raising deeper questions about our relationship with nature. Whether as internet celebrities, emotional support animals, cryptocurrency mascots, or even political symbols, capybaras have found a unique and unexpected place in human culture.

Read the article HERE. 

Source:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/02/03/how-the-capybara-won-my-heart-and-almost-everyone-elses

President's Day

 

Dance: Hozier — Take me to Church

Choreography: Katya Kostenko

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Cosplay is an Art: Anime Los Angeles 2025

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Happy Valentine's Day!