Ashley's Philosophy Corner

This was an almost a life-changing quote from Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles's talk in General Conference.

"The famous Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is quoted as saying, 'It is time … to defend not so much human rights as human obligations.' Latter-day Saints...recognize that qualifying for exaltation is not a matter of asserting rights but a matter of fulfilling responsibilities."

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/the-keys-and-authority-of-the-priesthood?lang=eng

Austin's Funnies Corner

Found this. Pretty nice. :)

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

There is everything to love in this.

I also really loved this video, which surprised me, because I for the longest time have detested Vocal Point's version of this song because I thought it was too noxious and techno, but seeing it in this video, seeing so many modern young men singing it, was just so beautiful.

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

Just...watch.

I adore this song, and to see a young girl play it...so lovely. I look forward to the day when I get my harp, greatly.

Ashley's Philosophy Corner

"After all we do, everything we try, the magnitude of our efforts, the world will corrupt our children. Our job is only to reinforce them with enough good to give them the chance to take both and sort out the best person they can."

"Truth and perspective are such mingled, coiled ideas."

"Once you know you're shallow, you know you're not."

"Love is never something you should sacrafice. It's something you sacrafice for."

"The man who enjoys all subjects will be the first man who can carry on a good conversation with God."

"Better to die than to crawl. Either we stand or we fall."
--From the song "Once and For All" in Newsies

"Sometimes all it takes is a voice. One voice that becomes a hundred, then a thousand -
 Unless it's silenced."

--Bryan Denton in Newsies

"You can't break my spirit. Only I have that kind of power."

--All other quotes from Macy Adams

Austin's Funnies Corner

Witty humor. The best. (Above and below.)

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

I heard the first line of this song in the BBC "Little Dorrit" a few years ago, and ever since my cousin watched it, we have been avid adorers of this song, (especially when it's done in a British accent :). Paired with these pictures -belle. (Beautiful)

I also sang a similar version of this in a little 4th grade show once, and have ever since loved this song as well. I am adding this lady to the long list of people I have 'met' on the internet and now admire. Beautiful voice -and her selections! Not to mention the harp...just, "if there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy, we seek after these things."

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

I just discovered this crooner -Vic Damone. Can't beleive I hadn't before! Anyway, he sang "Maria" from West Side Story, and it is so beautiful and stirring. The song its self, but with him singing it...

Another video of my sister's choir in the really splendid cathedral place. The filming is not the best, but it works with the style of the piece, which is tres chouette (really cool), anyway. :)

This is also just such a beautiful, peaceful song, that fills you with that stillness and warmth that is well explained in the song. My sister, (ah, the infamous) also worked with this conductor once, who's world-renound.

Ashley's Philosophy Corner

I love romance. A lot. I think it is the most beautiful, and sweet, and wonderful thing ever. And so, I kind of went on a little craze...all three of these are exactly as described above, and this one has a moral and quote attached. :) 

Austin's Funnies Corner

I wouldn't necessarily call this one funny, but it's a more amusing, light-hearted romance, and a good contrast in styles/eras. (Great movie, by the way.) :)

Alex's Random Awesome Corner


This is just a really cool article. I especially love the wording.
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/why-religion-matters-salt-of-society?cid=HPTH051514140

This one's rather different, and it's interesting trying to think about it.

And to save the best for last. This is by far the finale. And knowing my different loves, you'll have to understand one of the big reasons is because it's in Paris, France. And not only that, but I just kind of see me as the girl. I'm not sure what her nationality is, but she looks Filipino to me. And she's living exactly what my dream is -to be an independent in Paris, wearing the kind of lovely clothes as she does, enjoying the artistic pleasure of being there, and most of all, getting the opportunity to meet up with strangers and help them, and of course, if a romance were to enfold, well...that would not be unwelcome, either. :) This video, in everything that it is, is my dream. 

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

    I'm going to say this is classical, but "Uncle Tom's Cabin."  A million words could not sum it up -the misconceptions, the philosophies, the ideas, the known effect on humanity and therefore history, particularly within America- all that we define it as, regard it as, and should be doing so as. Incredible, absolutely incredible book. (I have less than a hundred pages to finish it.) Any who haven't read...I shouldn't have to go on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7jYT_CW8ZM

We're singing this song in my choir. Love it so much! Plus these fellers do it with Italian accents, and at a jaunty angle, not to mention the piano solo. Jazz. That's all I gotta say. :)

Ashley's Philosophy Corner

Very intriguing. The moral is clear to make out, and leaves room for expanding. I love the way they portrayed it.

Austin's Funnies Corner

    Chuck Norris has already been to Mars. That's why there aren't any signs of life.

    Chuck Norris counted to infinity. Twice.

    

    Death once had a near-Chuck Norris experience.

    Chuck Norris can win a game of Connect 4, in only 3 moves.

    There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of animals Chuck Norris allows to live.

    Two excerpts:

"Dear Atticus Higginbottom,

I"ll write to you in English, since I know you must be a typical American who can only speak Americanese, and my English is, well, brilliant. My name is Sofia Pacini and I live in the pretty Alps in the country of Italy. do you know where Italy is? Probably not. You're too busy studying the Big Mac adn the Spider-Man and not world geography. Maybe you can learn from Sofia and be smart. I'm just teasing you, so please don't cry. :)

...

Your new friend, 

Sofia

P.S. You have a weird name, btw

Dear Tick, 

Someone needs to teach you how to answer a stinking question. I asked you many and all you did was write back asking me more. If I lived in the USA, I would smack your head with a pogo stick. I am a good, smart Italian girl, and so I will actually answer your questions. 

First, I have to tell you that I had a very hard week. Something is chasing me, and I'm very scared. I almost burned the letter five times. Well, no really. When a Pacini makes a decision, a Pacini never goes back. I made my choice, and I"ll stick to it like butter on a peanut, or whatever you crazy Americans say.

...

I joke a lot, and if we meet you will think I'm crazy. Last summer I beat up seventeen boys. Glad we can be friends. 

Ciao (that's Italiano, smart boy)

Sofia"

*Not trying to infringe upon copywritghts :) -From James Dashner's "The 13the Reality." Pretty good book. I would recommend it. But these letters are what really made it for me. :) Ah, too good.

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

This was just a little jewel. So cute, touching, and I loved the accents.

This is really awesome! Period.

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

May be Christmas -y, but who doesn't like Christmas music all year long? And anyway, these are pure smooth jazz, and you've got to love that. :) Aside from the first video, I highly recommend Sally's Blues, which is down the list a ways.  

Ashley's Philosophy Corner

    "The principle of revelation is the key which opens the mind and spirit of man to an understanding of the gospel. There is no other key to such knowledge. Thinkers have philosophized; poets have dreamed; and scientists have experimented; but only God speaks with a sure knowledge of all truth."

    "How much more dignified and noble are the thoughts of God than the vain imaginations of the human heart."

--Unknown

Anna's All Things Classical and Jazz

I just love Libera. A lot. I'm sorry. But, I played this song in one of my orchestras, and it was so beautiful then, but having them sing it....and it is actually a classical piece from Hansel and Gretel.

Ah, the Paris Ballet! Such precision,discipline, culture, and refinement. Let this lovely form of entertainment go on unvarnished.

(The above is the beginning, and the below the continuance.) 

 

Jazzing things up by putting them in a different order. :)

Austin's Funnies Corner

I suppose today is ballet themed. :) But I just really love these poor saps in the chicken suits in the beginning. Other than that...it's more than an hour, so all you really have to watch is the beginning. The romance starts at about 8:26 though, in case you wanted to know, which is also very amusing. :)

Alex's Random Awesome Corner

http://grooveshark.com/#!/profile/Hayley+Mills+And+Maurice+Chevalier/22920945

So, I'm not sure what disney movie this is from, but I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE  this song. It very eloquently expounds upon the concept that France lives that I love so much and try to apply to my own life, not to mention it's just so pleasant and uplifting. Plus, it's a Frenchman, (Maurice Chevalier, 30s or 40s or so French singer and in one or two other Disney's) and a young English girl, (somewhat well-known Disney actress in old movies -Hayley Mills). But I love how it has both countries represented. :) Very good song.