Caught On The Web

Take a quick break from your routine with these fun, often funny, and almost always short-and-sweet items found by me on the internet. You'll see lots of CATS, lots of VIDEOS, lots of FUNNY ITEMS, and have lots of FUN. Richard Sneed, owner of Norwalk Records in Norwalk, California, commented about one cat video, "I got charlie horses in my ribs laughing at this. Thank You Carole." BTW, have you visited my new BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at www.berkeleyandbeyond.com?

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year!

Take a few minutes to enjoy this uplifting video. It's time for reflection. Happy New Year!

More happy new year items.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Monday, December 29, 2014

flash mob at Paris shopping center

Are we tired yet of flash mobs? Apparently not if it is composed of a talented group of child prodigies.

More flash mob performances.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, December 19, 2014

holiday feast for cat and dogs

This cheery holiday feast is enjoyed by 13 dogs and 1 cat. Yum!

More dogs and cats together.

More dogs dining.

More Christmas items.

More dog items.

More cats.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

dog talks on phone

Stanley the Airedale loves his mama.

More talking animals.

More dog items.

Great ideas for exploring Europe.

Monday, December 15, 2014

dog sings duo with owner

This German Shepherd sings in the bathroom.

More singing animals.

More dog items.

Great ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Santa flies commercial

Your kids will likely enjoy this video depicting Santa flying around the world in a commercial airliner.

More Santa items.

More Christmas items.

More airplanes.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Christmas cat with catnip

Simon's cat is at it again! This time he brings a little Christmas cheer to our day.

More cats.

More Christmas items.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, December 5, 2014

naughty little boys caught with the evidence

Thought this must be somehow politically incorrect, it is a hilarious encounter with naughty little boys who have been caught with the evidence all over them. Anyone who is a parent can relate. Daddy has trouble not laughing as he doles out discipline options.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

porcupine talk

Have your ever heard a porcupine talk? Or seen one eat a pumpkin? Here you go!

More talking animals.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

cat in the box

This cat does not seem to know how big he is relative to the box. And he doesn't care. Watch that tail wag!

More cats.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, November 21, 2014

recipe: SuperSimple Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish

This SuperSimple recipe for fresh cranberry-orange relish makes a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

More SuperSimple recipes.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

symphony played on car horns

The London Philharmonic Orchestra plays "My Country 'Tis of Thee" on MINI horns.

item contributed by John Briggs

More cars.

More commercials.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Monday, November 17, 2014

body as skateboard

This daredevil straps some rollers on his appendages and heads downhill through a beautiful pass in Switzerland.

More extreme sports.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Friday, November 14, 2014

flash mob opera singers in grocery store

I do wish I could be in the right place sometime to see a performance like this. Here, at the John Lewis Foodhall from Waitrose in London, a flash mob performs the Italian classic opera song "Funiculì, Funiculà." And just look at those wide aisles!

More opera.

More flash mob performances.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

surfing in the curl

Let's go surfing, now!
With surfer Koa Smith, at Skeleton Bay in Namibia.

More surfing.

More extreme sports.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Monday, November 10, 2014

heroic military horse

In honor of tomorrow being Veteran's Day, meet U.S. Marine Corps war horse Sgt. Reckless. For her heroic actions during the Korean War, she was promoted to Staff Sergeant and served out her final days with the 1st Marine Divison at Camp Pendleton in California.

More Marines items.

More military items.

One Marine's story.

A Rosie-the-Riveter story.

More horses.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, November 7, 2014

recipe: SuperSimple Corn Bread

This SuperSimpe recipe for corn bread goes extremely well with my SuperSimple recipe for veggie chili. Together they make the a delicious light and satisfying meal.

More SuperSimple recipes.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

image ©2014 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

laughing baby

Can't get enough of laughing cherubs.

More laughing babies.
Which one makes you laugh the most?

More babies.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Monday, November 3, 2014

talking cats and dogs

More talking animals.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Friday, October 31, 2014

scary funny fortune teller

You might want to try this costume for Halloween today.

More Halloween.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

recipe: SuperSimple Hummus

This SuperSimple recipe for Hummus is good for lunch and dinner.

More SuperSimple recipes.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

image ©2014 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Monday, October 27, 2014

a sad clown with a golden voice

A sad clown with a golden voice sings "Hallelujah." Watch when you're feeling strong. It's a fabulous performance worth viewing to the end.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, October 24, 2014

aurora borealis/Northern Lights caught on video

This is a video of an aurora substorm that was filmed in Yellowknife, Canada. What I like about it in particular is hearing the people yelping and howling at the sight of it. It is amazing and satisfying to watch.

See a webcam focused on the Northern Lights.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

rollerskating a roller coaster

This guy in Stuttgart, Germany, skates down a wood roller coaster.

More extreme sports.

More roller coasters.

More rollerskating.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Monday, October 20, 2014

cat to cat--regarding the dog

An older and wiser cat instructs a kitten on how to regard the dog.

More talking animals.

More dogs and cats together.

More cats.

More dog items.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Friday, October 17, 2014

skilled bike ride on Scotland's Isle of Skye

Pro trials cyclist Danny Macaskill uses his biking skills along the notorious Cuillin Ridgeline.his home region, Scotland's Isle of Skye. He rides over waterfalls, cliffs, sharp ridges, and mountain peaks in the clouds. It's a beautiful video--enjoy!

More bicycle items.

More extreme sports.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

how to carve a pumpkin

It's really quite easy to carve a pumpkin, but it helps to see a demonstration and to get a grip on the kinds of knives you should use.

More pumpkins.

More Halloween.

More cats.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Monday, October 13, 2014

second graders dine at NYC's Daniel

What would happen if six second-graders from Brooklyn dined together on a $220 per person, seven-course tasting menu at NYC's fancy schmancy Daniel restaurant?

Way more places to dine in NYC.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

item contributed by Jeff Feiffer

Monday, October 6, 2014

traffic intersection in Ethiopia

updated August 7, 2015

It seems bad traffic is everywhere. Here it is at Meskel Square in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. It's a jungle out there! True, the video is speeded up, but notice there is no traffic signal! And check out those poor pedestrians!

More bad traffic.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Friday, October 3, 2014

this dog LOVES the ocean

Walter the Labrador Retriever loves running down to the ocean in Siracusa, Sicily and charging right into the water. This makes a refreshing view on a hot day.

More dog items.

Great ideas for exploring Europe.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

scary motorcycle ride on narrow Himalayan trail

This motorcycle ride along a narrow, very high trail in the Himalayas is pretty scary.

More motorcycles.

More scary stuff.

More extreme sports.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Monday, September 29, 2014

this jugger plays the piano with his juggling balls

Enjoy!

More juggling items.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Friday, September 26, 2014

funny card trick

This fast talker performs some comedy as well as an amazing card trick.

More card tricks.

See more magic.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Koko the Gorilla with Robin Williams

This happy video leaves much to be desired in the technical department of sound and visual quality, but it still manages to be very heartwarming. Enjoy.

More gorillas.

More celebrity items.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

marionette performance in NYC

Have you seen this talented guy in person? I'll be looking for him next time I visit NYC, which will be very soon.

More marionettes.

Listen to the drums in Central Park in NYC.

More things to do in NYC.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.

Monday, September 8, 2014

amazing antique European desk

Filled with hidden cabinets, this intricately decorated cabinet-desk was made in the 1700s. It is topped with a chiming clock and features doors and drawers that open with the touch of a button. It was on display in 2012 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC; looks like we missed it.

More furniture.

Travel ideas for exploring the U.S.

item contributed by Linda Randolph

Friday, September 5, 2014

cat fight

This orange female gives her black male partner a piece of her mind. She does all the talking.

More talking animals.

More cats.

More ideas for exploring Europe.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

window cleaners on the world's tallest building

If you have issues with heights, you might not want to watch this. Otherwise, it is quite amazing watching these workers clean the windows on the world's tallest building--the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

What to do in Dubai.

More scary jobs.

Great ideas for travel adventures in California and the U.S. and around the world.