The Beautifulest HDH Ever

“What is HDH?” you ask. That is the world famous Hump Day Hiatus, appearing here every Wednesday to offer a soothing respite from the week’s rigors, as well as a refreshing boost to continue to carry on. With all due modesty, we have outdone ourselves this time. Of course, photographer Enrique Pacheco gets all the credit for these stunning images …

PSA of the Week

Here’s a sneak preview of one of the cover stories in this Friday’s Medical Examiner. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. And in case you’re thinking, “I don’t have a motorcycle,” don’t forget that motorcycle-motorcycle accidents are extremely rare. Motorcycle-car accidents aren’t.

UNBELIEVABLE music therapy

If you stop by this spot regularly, you know that Thursdays are reserved for music therapy. Today is Thursday. But not just any Thursday. Today’s music therapy session is, in a word, UNBELIEVABLE. That is a guarantee. You’ll only miss out if you fail to click. Don’t be that person. (Lyrics shown on screen.)

Need a hiatus?

You’ve made it to the halfway point of 2015’s Week #17. I think you’ve earned a break, and this is the place to come for it every Wednesday. It’s a little thing called the Hump Day Hiatus. This week we’re visiting the beautiful people of Thailand. Sit back and relax and enjoy the sights and sounds in full-screen splendor. Sawadee …

PSA of the Week: Flight Etiquette

With the busy summer travel season soon to be upon us, here is a handy yet brief video from JetBlue with helpful pointers on flight etiquette. Flight Etiquette – Episode 3 from JetBlue on Vimeo.

6 String Music Therapy

Please enjoy responsibly. This one a cover of Letter from Home by the Pat Matheny Group. Check out their album of the same name. You can thank me later.

Here’s your ticket

Seat 22, Trans-Siberian Railway, Moscow to Beijing. Enjoy the ride. Seat 22 — Trans-Siberian Odyssey from Stanislas Giroux on Vimeo.

PSA of the Week

Last weekend in Columbia, South Carolina, I noticed motorcyclists everywhere, enjoying a picture-perfect springtime Saturday. I think I saw a grand total of one person wearing a helmet. The rest were taking advantage of the beautiful day and South Carolina’s no-helmet law. This frightening compilation of dashcam videos makes a great argument for helmets, even if the law does not …