The responses to my Virtual Brandenburg Project and its associated blooper reel have been overwhelming, heartfelt, and extremely humbling.

As I go through the wonderful comments and responses I’ve received, it is clear that people are so much needing beauty, hope, laughter, kindness, and connection. I believe they always do, but especially now during this worldwide experience.

One dear friend told me she was watching the blooper reel every day because she says, “laughter is the best medicine right now.”

That made me think I should share my favorite links, pages, videos, and podcasts. These are the ones I call up when I am in need of a mood-booster. So here they are.

• This American Life: Fiasco! – this show has two hilarious stories:
  Opening Night (20 minutes) – a small town production of “Peter Pan” that goes horribly, hilariously awry
  Squirrel Cop (13 minutes) – two former rookie cops are bested by a squirrel. It will have you laughing in tears
  
• CarTalk: Max and the Miniature Schnauzer (16 minutes)
  The two CarTalk guys talk with Max from Valencia, CA about his unique problem
  
• President Austin – a 4 y.o. with a tremendous heart (3 minutes)

• You Sang My Song Facebook series – celebrity musicians watch and react to YouTube covers of their songs. The reactions and reactions to the reactions are priceless.
  
• Returning the Favor Facebook series – Mike Rowe travels the country looking for, and surprising people who are making a difference.
  
• 2013 ILHC Invitational Strictly Lindy Hop Finals (12.5 minutes)
  12.5 minutes of pure unbridled joyful, energetic and acrobatic dancing to live swing music. It’ll put a smile on your face.