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Aretha performing “Natural Woman” for Carole King at the Kennedy Center Honors, December 2015

Tears of joy

Time to get into k-pop

Oprah for the next generation

Martin is young East German soldier who is sent to East Germany to stop (or maybe start) a nuclear war. Rotten Tomatoes gives it 100%. I give it a thumbs up. And, it’s got a great 80s soundtrack. Check it out on Amazon. 

How is it that “hella” became synonymous with the Bay? (via The Origins of Hella)

How is it that “hella” became synonymous with the Bay? (via The Origins of Hella)

The Cars Uber Shows You Before You Hail A Ride Are Bogus

These app makers are full of lies! 

The Strange Tale of the North Pond Hermit

I’ve been telling everyone about this story. It’s fascinating. He went 25 years without speaking to a soul. Even though he was in the wilderness, he remained well-read. Inmates in prison complained that he “spoke like a book.” 

NPR pays tribute to one of my favorite places in the District.

NPR pays tribute to one of my favorite places in the District. 

Hiking the dipsea