Sticking with the religious theme of yesterday, I thought it would be nice for us to hear an old church organ. In my search I found something I never expected to find - the theme to the Nintendo "Super Mario Brothers" game being played during a church service on a fantastic old organ. The song was performed by youtube user sqdge. What a fun experience that must have been! Fun to hear too! A year later he performed the Tetris theme on the same church organ, which you should also hear.

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This home movie from 1954 gives us a feeling that there was at least one day in New Orleans in the 50's when everybody got along - Mardi Gras. Everybody looks so happy, and each person looks like a star on a stage. It's part Woodstock, part belle of the ball, part Halloween, part Invasion of the Pines, part 80's club kids, and more. On this day, everybody was celebrating. People were dancing, showing off their costumes, and looking at the parades in awe. read more...

When it comes to country music, this is the real deal. Recorded eighty years ago, it still reflects the feeling one has while in New Orleans today. Yes, it is known as a party city. But, it is also a very relaxed city. In New York City when you walk on a sidewalk, you're usually in a hurry even when you're not in a hurry. In New Orleans, you casually stroll. You may even stop to look at the moss on the trees or to listen to someone playing the sax on the corner. read more...

You better get those galoshes on, or else you'll get a cold. Jim was practically begging for a cold letting his feet get wet like that. ;) According to this 1940's film, cod liver oil is "extra sunshine for us in winter and spring". I'm sure it tastes as delicious as sunshine feels too. Mmmmm yummy cod livery goodness! read more...